Revolution in Iran, LGBTQIA+ – und was der Rest der Welt tun kann
Ever since 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini was murdered on September 16th, Iranians have been taking to the streets. Even though people are imprisoned, tortured and killed every day, the protests continue and have grown into a revolution: people of all ages and educational backgrounds, in rural areas and cities, calling for an overthrow of the regime.
The rights of LGBTQIA+ people are also at stake. In September lesbian activists Zahra Sedighi (Sareh) und Elham Choubdar were sentenced to death for “corruption on earth by promoting homosexuality.”
Our discussion asks: What role is Germany playing? What could solidarity look like in light of the censorship, internet shutdowns – and sanctions? What needs to happen for AZADI to become a reality?
Panel with Shadi Amin, Bijan Djir-Sarai, Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg, Julia Franck and Hengameh Yaghoobifarah.
Moderation: Ronya Othmann
This event is produced in cooperation with PEN Berlin and 6Rang (Iranian Lesbian and Transgender Network).
Illustrations: 6Rang
Caption: Lesbian activists Zahra Sedighi (Sareh) und Elham Choubdar, who have been sentenced to death.
