Iranian American writer speaks on Iran human rights movement
Roya Hakakian, an Iranian American writer, spoke about the current political climate of Iran during a conversation held at the NYU Abu Dhabi New York City headquarters on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• December 8, 2022
At Times Square, NYU students join thousands to demand Iran regime change
NYU’s Persian Cultural Society took part in the largest Iranian protest in New York City on Saturday.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• November 21, 2022
Opinion: Islam didn’t start the Iranian protests
While there has been widespread support for Iranian women’s rights, the media has misinterpreted the true intentions of these protests.
Afnan Abbassi, Contributing Writer
• November 21, 2022
The resonant silence of performance artist Sofia Saleh
WSN photographers capture a performance artist protesting against the Iranian regime in silence in Washington Square Park on Nov. 4.
Shirene Anand and Qianshan Weng
• November 11, 2022
Hundreds call for downfall of Iranian government amid global protests
Protesters in Washington Square Park called for revolution in Iran on Saturday following the Iranian government’s crackdown on protests.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• November 7, 2022
Guest Essay: The Islamic Republic’s mandatory rule limits its female athletes
Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi competed without a hijab, violating the Islamic Republic’s mandatory rule. What does that mean for other Iranian athletes?
Nicky Kashani, Guest Contributor
• November 2, 2022
‘Holy Spider’ is a striking work of Iranian social commentary
"Holy Spider” opened at the IFC Center on Friday, Oct. 27.
Yezen Saadah, Staff Writer
• October 31, 2022
Keeping Iranian culture alive at NYU amid protests
Members of NYU’s Iranian community emphasize the importance of preserving their roots and speaking out against injustice.
Roksaneh Salartash, Contributing Writer
• October 24, 2022
Students demand more from Hamilton on Iran demonstrations
Members of the Persian Cultural Society urged NYU to do more to recognize the human rights demonstrations in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini on Oct. 12.
Yezen Saadah, Staff Writer
• October 14, 2022
At vigil for Mahsa Amini, Persian Society urges NYU to issue statement
Students and community members mourned the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini and protested against the Iranian government during a vigil held in Washington Square Park on Sept. 29.
Yezen Saadah, Staff Writer
• October 3, 2022
Guest Essay: This isn’t the first time Iran has violated human rights.
The Islamic Republic’s current media blackout can’t hide the human rights violations that the Iranian people have endured for 43 years.
Nicky Kashani, Guest Writer
• September 29, 2022
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WSN Staff • December 13, 2024