Woman Life Freedom: Iranians' Ongoing Inclusive Resistance | Sara Seyed | TEDxWrigleyville Studio

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September 16th, 2022 marks a tragic turning point in the history of Iran. The death of Mahsa Jhina Amini in police custody sent shockwaves throughout Iran and globally, igniting widespread protests. The movement, which was quickly framed as Woman Life Freedom, spread like wildfire across Iran, mobilizing nearly every aspect of the Iranian population. But this was not the beginning of Iranian resistance. Sara Seyed’s stunning talk explores decades of the Iranian people’s sometimes quiet sometimes loud protests and explains that the movement shall endure because of its inclusivity, progressive engagement, and active non-violent resistance.

Sara Seyed is an actor, writer, producer, activist, and prior international lawyer specializing in human rights law, feminist legal theory, and children's rights. Formerly based in London, she has worked extensively on addressing sexual violence, human trafficking, and Iran’s death penalty cases with organizations such as Amnesty International and the International Bar Association. Having completed a residency at the Moscow Art Theatre and the American Repertory, Sara graduated from Harvard University in 2018. Her talent and dedication have led her to work alongside Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actors in a range of feature films and notable television shows on platforms like Netflix, Apple TV, Paramount, and Hulu. Since the launch of Iran's 2022 Woman|Life|Freedom movement, Sara's voice has served among the most inclusive, informative, and inspiring ones in support of her people, the people of Iran.

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