Ravi–HamAva Podcast – Women as Ambassadors of Peace
When we speak of power, the first thing that often comes to mind is loud voices, politicians, podiums, major decisions made in formal institutions.But power is not always what is most visible or most loudly proclaimed.Often, power is shaped through civil resistance, union organizing, small conversations, human interactions, and the quiet flow of everyday life. […]
Ravi–HamAva Podcast – Collective Trauma and Its Role in the Rise of Violence Against Women
This episode begins by exploring the concept of collective trauma and its connection to the structural violence faced by women in Iran.Sahar Nasseri and Saba Alaleh reflect on war as one of the most visible forms of collective trauma discussing how war has never brought sustainable democracy to any society, and how, in its shadow, […]
Ravi–HamAva Podcast : Iran on the Brink of Land Subsidence
This episode addresses one of Iran’s most silent yet devastating crises: land subsidence.This is no longer a rare or localized phenomenon; it now affects the daily lives of millions in cities like Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, Mashhad, Varamin, Shahr-e Rey, and many rural areas across the country. But land subsidence is not just a geological issue. […]
Ravi- Parvin E’tesami: A Founding Voice in Iran’s History and Political Thought
Parvin E’tesami, a renowned poet and pioneering woman, played a vital role in advocating for women’s rights in Iran, at a time when women were just beginning to emerge from the margins of society. Her poetry, rich in moral wisdom and classical form, carried within it the voice of protest, pain, hidden truths, and illumination.Parvin […]
Ravi Podcast – International Women in Music Day
March 28 has been designated as International Women in Music Day to honor the achievements of women artists who, despite countless restrictions and challenges, have made significant contributions to the world of music. In Iran, however, the history of music is one of turbulence—and Iranian women, despite suppression and systemic obstacles, have continuously fought to […]
Ravi – Nowruz and Women: National Identity and Secularism
This episode of Ravi–HamAva explores the relationship between Nowruz and Iranian women. Nowruz, an ancient celebration thousands of years old, has endured through the rise and fall of empires, remaining a living tradition deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Iran. More than just a holiday, Nowruz serves as a shared language and a chain […]
Ravi –March 8 : International Women’s Day
March 8 has always been an ordinary day on the Islamic Republic’s official calendar—no ceremony, no recognition, not even a moment of remembrance for the women who lost their lives in the struggle for their rights. From the first strikes by women workers in the 19th century to Iranian women who took to the streets […]
Ravi –The Role of Iranian Women in the Future Political Transformation of Iran Amid the Emerging New World Order
After 45 years of clerical rule under the Supreme Leadership in Iran, what direction will the role of Iranian women take in shaping the country’s political future—especially within the context of a shifting global and regional order? In this episode of the HamAva Ravi podcast, political analysts Sahar Nasseri and Nazila Golestan are joined by […]
Ravi – Child Marriage (Part Three) : Sharia and Human Rights
Child marriage affects not only the fate of one generation, but the future of an entire society. It is a serious alarm bell for any society that seeks progress and justice.But is the Supreme Leader’s regime , and the society itself ready to break this chain of oppression, sexual discrimination, and systemic violence? In this […]
Ravi – Child Marriage (Part Two) : The Window to Soul and Society
Child marriage is not only a human and social crisis, it leaves deep and lasting consequences on individual lives, families, and society at large. These impacts can be seen across physical, psychological, social, and even economic dimensions. In this episode, we explore the psychological, social, and economic consequences of the child marriage crisis in Iran […]
Ravi – Child Marriage (Part One) : Legal Window
Every year, thousands upon thousands of children are forced into adulthood, not by choice, but because of poverty, ignorance-based traditions, and legal systems that enable rather than protect.Children who should be living in a world of play and learning are instead turned into child brides and young mothers. But who is to blame? A theocratic […]
Ravi – The Hijab Industry : Part Two
At a time when Iran is grappling with severe economic, environmental, and educational crises, the islamic regime continues to allocate massive budgets to religious institutions, funds that are largely used to control hijab enforcement and suppress women. This unbalanced budget allocation reveals the priorities of the Supreme Leader’s inner circle. Rather than investing in critical […]