Voice of Resistance_ Women, the force for change against the misogynist regimes of Shah and Mullahs

Voice of Resistance_ Women, the force for change against the misogynist regimes of Shah and Mullahs

From Radio Irava by Radio Irava

March 29, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

Behjat Dehghan discusses women's leadership in the Iranian resistance and the role of NGOs in advocating for gender equality.

Radio Irava with Behjat Dehghan a seansoned women's rights activist and founder/president of WomenNC Farsi Link: https://tinyurl.com/2737vnrr This is an interview by Radio Irava with Behjat Dehghan, a seasoned activist who discusses her participation in the 2026 UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). She outlines the historical evolution of the CSW and highlights the significant role non-governmental organizations play in exposing human rights abuses, specifically contrasting authentic civil society with state-sponsored groups. A major focus is placed on the Iranian resistance movement, where Dehghan emphasizes that women’s leadership is a practical reality rather than just a theoretical goal. She describes her work with an American youth association that bridges local student activism with international diplomacy to foster a new generation of advocates for gender equality. Ultimately, the source frames the struggle of Iranian women as a global model for courage and leadership in the face of systemic oppression. www.radioirava.com

People in this episode

Host: Radio Irava

Guest: Behjat Dehghan

Topics covered

  • women's rights
  • Iranian resistance
  • gender equality
  • human rights
  • activism
  • civil society

Keywords

  • women's rights
  • Iran
  • activism
  • gender equality
  • human rights abuses
  • civil society
  • UN Commission on the Status of Women

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WomenNC

Places: Iran

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