International Education Week: Women, Life, Freedom: Students on the Frontline of Iran's Uprisings

People of Iran, and supporters around the world, unite under the slogan "Women, Life, Freedom" for equal rights, bodily sovereignty, and an end to state oppression. Sparked by the death of Mahsa Jina Amini who died in state police custody in September 2022, growing national and international protests demand regime change in Iran. The mass movement has been met with repression by the Iranian government in the form of violence, gaslighting, and internet blackouts. In this talk, Caltech Iranian students share how it feels to watch and protest from afar, with a mixture of sadness, hope, fear, and guilt. They provide their perspectives on current events, the historical context, the role and impact of students in this ongoing movement, and what you can do to help. Presented by Caltech graduate students, Arian Jadbabaie, Shirin Shivaei, Termeh Bashiri, and Yasamin Jalalian.