Shadi Sadr, Author at Women's eNews

Question from Iran: Why Was My Passport Taken?

By Shadi Sadr ● Uncategorized ● April 27, 2005

Iranian women’s rights activist and a Women’s eNews 21 Leader in 2004 Shadi Sadr had her passport revoked last month. Now she has written a public letter to outgoing President Mohammad Khatami, pressing him for an answer to why she could no longer travel.

Women’s Gains at Risk in Iran’s New Parliament

By Shadi Sadr ● Politics ● June 8, 2004

Iran’s new parliament, sworn in two weeks ago, has nine female legislators, down from 13 in the previous body. Women throughout the country are watching this mix of mostly conservative legislators’ approach to women’s rights.

Shadi Sadr Describes Iranian Women’s Movement

By Shadi Sadr ● Uncategorized ● May 25, 2004

Iranian journalist and lawyer Shadi Sadr accepted the Ida B. Wells Award for Bravery in Journalism at the Women’s eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Gala, May 20. Below is her acceptance speech.

Women in Iran Deem Rape Laws Unfair

By Shadi Sadr ● Uncategorized ● December 21, 2003

In Iran, a woman awaits a new execution date for killing the man she says tried to rape her. There, if a woman is raped, she can be charged with adultery. If a woman kills her attacker, she can be charged with murder. Both are punishable by death.

Shadi Sadr

Shadi Sadr's Latest Articles

Question from Iran: Why Was My Passport Taken?

Women’s Gains at Risk in Iran’s New Parliament

Shadi Sadr Describes Iranian Women’s Movement

Women in Iran Deem Rape Laws Unfair