Episode 34: Ek Taghdir: cultural leadership in the Iranian diaspora

Decoding Cultural Leadership

In this powerful episode of Decoding Cultural Leadership, recorded on International Women's Day, we speak with EK Taghdir, a passionate advocate for freedom and democracy in Iran. While there has been a delay in bringing this important conversation to our listeners, the themes and insights remain as relevant and urgent as ever.

EK Taghdir, an Australian barrister of Iranian descent, shares his perspective on the ongoing struggle for human rights in Iran, particularly in light of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. He provides valuable insights into:

• The cultural and political complexities of the situation in Iran
• The importance of distinguishing between the Iranian people and the Islamic Republic regime
• The role of the diaspora in supporting change
• The intersection of culture, identity, and social change

Links:

1. Woman, Life, Freedom Movement
2. Nazanin Boniadi - Actor and human rights activist
3. Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi - Iranian opposition figure
4. Dr. Kylie Moore-Gilbert - Author of "The Uncaged Sky"
5. Sydney Peace Prize
6. Senator Claire Chandler - Australian politician mentioned in the interview
7. Keith Wolahan MP - Member for Menzies mentioned in the interview

We encourage our listeners to explore these resources and consider how they can support the cause of freedom and human rights in Iran and beyond.

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