Working towards a democratic and peaceful world – Rashida Manjoo
Statement by Rashida Manjoo, Professor, Department of Public Law, University of Cape Town, South Africa; Former United Nations Special Rapporteur...
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IWD Speeches
Brave women of Iran stood up to a misogynous regime – Sarvnaz Chitsaz
Sarvnaz Chitsaz, Chair of the Women’s Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran Remarks at IWD conference on...
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Süssmuth: Women must stick together in their fight for a better world
Rita Süssmuth, former Speaker of the German Bundestag Remarks at IWD conference on "Women Force for Change, Iran Uprising and...
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Female political prisoners were raped in the 1980s – Rashida Manjoo
Professor Rashida Manjoo, former United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women (June 2009 - July 2015) Professor of Public...
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When women rise up, nations achieve freedom – Ranjana Kumari
Ranjana Kumari, Director of the Centre for Social Research (CSR) – India Chairperson for Women Power Connect, member of the...
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Iranian women must be admired for their courage – Aude de Thuin
Aude de Thuin, Founder and President of Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society - France Remarks at IWD conference...
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The fight in Iran is for history, the world and freedom – Rama Yade
Rama Yade, former Minister of Human Rights - France Remarks at IWD conference on "Women Force for Change, Iran Uprising...
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Change only comes when women are in leadership roles – Sandip Verma
Baroness Sandip Verma, Member of the House of Lords - UK Former Minister of International Development until 2016 Remarks at...
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Freedom is not given to us, you must gain it – Mother Ibrahimpour
Mother Ibrahimpour, Representing Delegation of Mothers of Martyrs Remarks at IWD conference on "Women Force for Change, Iran Uprising and...
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The women of Iran stood up empty-handed and dauntless – Hoda Badran
Hoda Badran, Chairperson of the Alliance for Arab Women (AAW) – Egypt President of Arab Women’s League Remarks at IWD...
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