A reflection on women’s rights & resistance in Iran

Press/Media

Period	9 Mar 2026

Media contributions

Title	Dr. Raha Sarvestany on women’s rights and resistance in Iran
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	Scholar At Risk
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United States
Date	09/03/26
Description	As we mark International Women’s Day 2026, the global conversation around women’s rights and resistance movements is more than a headline – for women in Iran, it is “part of a long struggle for dignity, freedom, and the right to share both public and intellectual life.” This month, Dr. Raha Sarvestany reflects on unrest in Iran, the role universities play in shaping society during times of crisis, and the country’s contemporary resistance efforts – especially those led by women and students. Dr. Sarvestany considered our questions only days before the situation in Iran shifted dramatically with the onset of war affecting all civilians, including students and scholars.
Persons	Raha Sabet Sarvestany