Zolal Habibi - Iran - The Alternative and Democratic Change

With over 25 years of dedicated activism, she has become a fierce advocate on behalf of the voiceless inside Iran, regularly appearing in international forums, human rights conferences, and live broadcasts across major media platforms. As an Iranian American, Zolal can present a perspective better understandable for your audience, as someone with links and roots to both. Zolal's activism began in her teens, profoundly shaped by the loss of her father—a respected Iranian writer and political dissident—who was killed by the regime during the 1988 massacre. This personal tragedy ignited a lifelong commitment to ensuring that no other family suffers such loss, and that the voices of Iran's political prisoners, dissidents, and freedom-seekers are heard on the world stage. At 18 she came to a crossroad, choosing to continue her education and pursuit a medical degree, or choose to dedicate her life to bring freedom to Iran. In this path she has overcome many obstacles and has profound and unique experience when it comes to women's empowerment and leadership and its importance in fighting tyranny and misogyny. Zolal also has extensive understanding of Middle East Geopolitics and Iran, from the climate inside of Iran, to the opposition movement and resistance inside the country and abroad, the women's movement, human rights situation and Iran's terrorism, warmongering, and nuclear ambitions.