Thursday 20 February 2014, 3.30PM to 5 pm
Speaker(s): Yass
Yass, an Iranian former journalist and visiting fellow at the Centre for Applied Human Rights, talks about her work for women's rights in Iran, specifically focusing on violence against women. She will discuss the intersection of religion, gender and politics, and how challenging it is to speak up for women and children who face violence in Iran.
Location: AEW/104, Alcuin East Wing, University of York, Heslington, York
Admission: Free