A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • The moving, inspiring memoir of one of the great women of our times, Shirin Ebadi, winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize and advocate for the oppressed, whose spirit has remained strong in the face of political persecution and despite the challenges she has faced raising a family while pursuing her work. Best known in this country as the lawyer working tirelessly on behalf of Canadian photojournalist, Zara Kazemi—raped, tortured and murdered in Iran—Dr. Ebadi offers us a vivid picture of the struggles of one woman against the system. The book movingly chronicles her childhood in a loving, untraditional family, her upbringing before the Revolution in 1979 that toppled the Shah, her marriage and her religious faith, as well as her life as a mother and lawyer battling an oppressive regime in the courts while bringing up her girls at home. Outspoken, controversial, Shirin Ebadi is one of the most fascinating women today. She rose quickly to become the first female judge in the country; but when the religious authorities declared women unfit to serve as judges she was demoted to clerk in the courtroom she had once presided over. She eventually fought her way back as a human rights lawyer, defending women and children in politically charged cases that most lawyers were afraid to represent. She has been arrested and been the target of assassination, but through it all has spoken out with quiet bravery on behalf of the victims of injustice and discrimination and become a powerful voice for change, almost universally embraced as a hero. Her memoir is a gripping story—a must-read for anyone interested in Zara Kazemi’s case, in the life of a remarkable woman, or in understanding the political and religious upheaval in our world. Praise for Shirin Ebadi and Iran Awakening “This is the riveting story of an amazing and very brave woman living through some quite turbulent times. And she emerges with head unbowed.” —Archbishop Desmond Tutu “The safety and freedom of citizens in democracies is irretrievably bound with the safety and freedom of people like Shirin Ebadi who are fighting to reassert the best achievements of mankind: universal human rights. One of the staunchest advocates for human rights in her country and beyond, Ms. Ebadi, herself a devout Muslim, represents hope for many in Muslim societies that Islam and democracy are indeed compatible.” —Azar Nafisi “A moving portrait of a life lived in truth.” —The New York Times Book Review “A riveting account of a brave, lonely struggle . . . [ Iran Awakening] reads like a police thriller, its drama heightened by Ebadi’s determination to keep up the quotidian aspects of her family life.” —The Washington Post Book World “A must read . . . may be the most important book you could read this year.” —Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Those of us in the United States don’t have much of a window on the women of ISIS, and I thought this title might help me understand them better. In some ways this proves true, but in the end, I co…
17 assassinations over a century of Iranian history have been re-staged for spectacular photographs
17 assassinations over a century of Iranian history have been re-staged for spectacular photographs
In the fourth edition of our Makers Series, we introduce my cherished friend and artist Azadeh Shladovsky whose work challenges notions of perception while pushing the boundaries of spatial and material juxtaposition. Her study of visual consciousness is expressed through her art, sculpture, design, and interior architecture. There is courage in Azadeh's work that often explores our shared humanity of loss, grief, sight, & vision-senses that are experienced metaphorically and physically in realms beyond literally seeing through our eyes. When I reflect on her intentions as an artist, I often think of Azadeh's work as Community Vision. Among her many fans, Azadeh's work is sought after by leading architects, prestigious interior designers, thoughtful art collectors and most recently was exhibited at L.A's only UNESCO World Heritage Site- the Barnsdall Park Foundation by Frank Lloyd Wright. Where are you from and where are you based now? I was born in Tehran, Iran and moved to Los Angeles when I was 4. At the age of 11 my family moved to Spain under very challenging circumstances. I attended high school in Madrid for several years before returning to LA again to attend college. I have resided in LA ever since. In friendship, I'm honored to know of some of the deep complexities of your history and
Visiting the Rural areas is always the highlight of our trips. Here we visit few Lao villages to get familiar with Lao authentic way of life.
“Genetic Research Center” is a thesis project of M.Sc. in architecture by Arash Dailami and Azadeh Sahraeian as a team work. This project is an effort to define a new methodology of design which is inspired by1. the natural processes of the beings as the most sustainable systems which have survived through a long process of try and error for more than three millions of years,2.the fifteen characteristics of live things as Christopher Alexander mentions and 3.Kisho Kurokawa’s Sahraeia researches to relate biological concepts such as symbiosis, metamorphosis ,etc. with architecture." Azadeh Sahraeian Azadeh Sahraeian : graduated from Islamic azad university of shiraz in 2007-2008 with highest honors.she has designed several projects with Arash Dailami. now she is working in Mehrdad Iravanian`s office.also she has several articles.the last one"sustainable architecture and genetic algorithm" was a cooperation with Arash Dailami that has been published in IKE`2008.
“Genetic Research Center” is a thesis project of M.Sc. in architecture by Arash Dailami and Azadeh Sahraeian as a team work. This project is an effort to define a new methodology of design which is inspired by1. the natural processes of the beings as the most sustainable systems which have survived through a long process of try and error for more than three millions of years,2.the fifteen characteristics of live things as Christopher Alexander mentions and 3.Kisho Kurokawa’s Sahraeia researches to relate biological concepts such as symbiosis, metamorphosis ,etc. with architecture." Azadeh Sahraeian Azadeh Sahraeian : graduated from Islamic azad university of shiraz in 2007-2008 with highest honors.she has designed several projects with Arash Dailami. now she is working in Mehrdad Iravanian`s office.also she has several articles.the last one"sustainable architecture and genetic algorithm" was a cooperation with Arash Dailami that has been published in IKE`2008.
Image 2 of 20 from gallery of Khish-Khaneh Residential Building / Behzad Yaghmaei + Azadeh Mahmoudi. Photograph by Farshid Nasrabadi
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Image 18 of 20 from gallery of Khish-Khaneh Residential Building / Behzad Yaghmaei + Azadeh Mahmoudi. Section
