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Ahmadinejad’s Women Don’t Carry a Torch for Me

By Leila Mouri Sardar Abady ● Uncategorized ● September 2, 2009

Since Iran’s Ahmadinejad named the Islamic Republic’s first women to cabinet-level posts, rights activists have denounced it as a cynical move. Leila Mouri explains why the nominees now facing Parliament don’t represent her.

Iran’s Sadr Released, More Freedom Must Follow

By Leila Mouri Sardar Abady ● Commentary ● July 30, 2009

In the aftermath of Shadi Sadr’s release from prison in Iran earlier this week, Leila Mouri Sardar Abady recalls other women’s rights activists who are still detained.