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Join Shokoofeh Azar, Kylie Moore-Gilbert and Omid Tofighian as they draw on their first-hand experiences to unpack the complexities of Iran’s politics, culture and people.
Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, life in Iran irrevocably changed. As conflict and regime instability continue to affect the lives of the Iranian people, this panel offers insight into understanding the events unfolding in Iran – from the volatile political situation and the diverse perspectives of the diasporic communities, to the struggles for freedom and justice emerging from within and beyond the country’s borders.
At this topical edition of The Fifth Estate, join author and journalist Shokoofeh Azar, who fled political persecution in Iran and found refuge in Australia; academic and Middle East expert Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who spent 804 days in a Tehran prison on charges of espionage; and philosopher and academic Omid Tofighian, renowned for his collaboration with Behrouz Boochani on No Friends But the Mountain. Together, these leading voices will deliver an illuminating conversation about the complexities and dangers of contemporary Iran, and share their unique perspectives on the country’s past, present and possible futures. With host Sally Warhaft.
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Tuesday 30 June
6.30 - 7.45pm
Tickets
$25.50
Full
$19.50
Concession
$19.50
Under 30
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Assistive Listening
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Additional Notes
The bookseller for this event is Readings.
Melbourne was designated the world’s second UNESCO City of Literature in 2008. As part of this global network, we strive to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, a set of 17 goals designed to promote fairness, health and environmental sustainability worldwide.
This event addresses Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
Featuring
Omid Tofighian
Omid Tofighian is an award-winning lecturer, researcher and community advocate, combining philosophy with interests in citizen media, popular culture, displacement and discrimination. He is adjunct lecturer at University ...
Kylie Moore-Gilbert
Kylie Moore-Gilbert is an Australian writer and academic who specialises in the political science of the Middle East. She is the author of the 2022 memoir The Uncaged Sky: My 804 Days in an Iranian Prison and is the ...
Shokoofeh Azar
Shokoofeh Azar is an Iranian-Australian author and journalist known for her evocative storytelling and lyrical, poetic prose. Born in Iran, she began her career as a journalist before fleeing the country in 2010 due to ...
Sally Warhaft
Sally Warhaft is a Melbourne broadcaster, anthropologist and writer. She is the host of The Fifth Estate, the Wheeler Centre’s live series focusing on journalism, politics, media, and international relations, and The Leap ...