As we navigate daily through the world news to engage our citizens in cultural diversity and world affairs, we come across a women's and human rights revolution that is brewing in Iran. It is important to gain a better understanding of the genesis of the movement in such a sensitive area of the world.

For almost 44 years, the Islamic Republic regime of Iran has committed systemic oppression, suppression, execution, dictatorship, flagrant violations of women’s rights and human rights, brought instability in the Middle East and has had a lack of national economic growth, job security, adequate healthcare, and social programs. This regime has never represented the people of Iran and their interests.

The nation of Iran is ablaze because of the fearless and daring protests that are contributing heavily to a new revolution in Iran. The young men and women are standing up to one of the most anti-democratic governments in the world. We hope to present a program that would be educational and informative to the community on this issue.

About Shahram Mazhari

Shahram Mazhari is a veteran college educator of 35 years. He is the current chair of the Teleproduction Technology department at York Technical College. He was the Governor’s Distinguished Professor of the year in 2000 in South Carolina. He has received multiple local and statewide awards in the teaching excellence and leadership arenas.

For the past four decades, he has been involved in human rights activities. He has been a strong advocate of women’s and equal rights. He is a natural leader in many ways. He has led and organized protests against the women’s and human rights abuses in Iran for the past four months.

In his presentation, Shahram Mazhari will be discussing the evolution of the social and political changes in Iran that has resulted in four months of unprecedented protests in Iran and a brutal reaction by the Islamic regime in Iran.