Global InformationShiva Mahbobi information
Shiva Mahbobi | |
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شیوا محبوبی | |
 Photo is taken in 2019 | |
| Born | 1968 Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian-British |
| Occupation(s) | Campaigner, women's rights & political activist, psychotherapist |
| Known for | Campaigning for women's rights and release of political prisoners in Iran |
| Spouse | Saeed Khalilirad |
Shiva Mahbobi (Persian: شیوا محبوبی ) (born 1968) is a psychotherapist, former Iranian political prisoner, and a prominent advocate known for her extensive efforts in mobilizing international support for the release of political prisoners in Iran. She is recognized for her persistent commitment to advancing women’s rights and raising awareness about women's suppression and the compulsory Hijab in Iran.
Mahbobi is known for her role as the co-founder and spokeswoman of the Campaign to Free Political Prisoners in Iran (CFPPI). Over a decade ( 2005-2016), she served as the producer and presenter of the Persian television program on women's rights and political prisoners.[1] This show broadcast fortnightly from Kanal Jadid to Iran and Europe , focused on shedding light on the conditions of Iranian political prisoners. She initiated and organized a campaign for the establishment of The 20th of June as an International Day in Support of Political Prisoners in Iran. CFPPI is a non-profit organisation which was initially established in 2006 by a group of Iranian ex-political prisoners.
Mahbobi's impactful presence extends across various English , Persian, and Kurdish language media outlets in the UK and worldwide. She is a regular commentator on major Persian language platforms[2][3] and has been invited as a speaker to notable events and conferences, including Cambridge Union,[4] Durham Union,[5] and the Global Dialogue on the Future of Iran in Toronto,Canada.[6] She spoke at the UN Human Rights Council.[7] [8]Her profile was featured in British Vogue in 2023 as one of five women[9] actively working towards effecting change in Iran.
- ^ مصاحبه شیوا محبوبی با بهروز جاوید تهرانی زندانی سیاسی سابق در تلویزیون کانال جدید, retrieved 2024-01-02
- ^ شیوا محبوبی: در تمام طول این سال‌ها ما زنان ایران هرگز حجاب را نخواستیم, retrieved 2024-01-02
- ^ گزارش دو نهاد حقوق بشری از فساد سیستماتیک در ایران؛ گفت‌گو با شیوا محبوبی, retrieved 2024-01-02
- ^ Shiva Mahbobi | Cambridge Union, retrieved 2024-01-02
- ^ "This House believes Islam is Compatible with Human Rights – Durham Union Society". Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ The Global Dialogue on the Future of Iran - Session 2, retrieved 2024-01-02
- ^ "32nd Meeting - 55th Regular Session of Human Rights Council | UN Web TV". webtv.un.org. 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ سخنرانی شیوا محبوبی سخنگوی کمیته آزادی زندانیان سیاسی در نشست شورای حقوق بشر در ژنو. Retrieved 2024-05-03 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ ""This Is A Revolution": 5 Women On The Ongoing Fight For Freedom In Iran". British Vogue. 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2024-01-02.