Free to attend. Takes place in the Open Book Performance Hall.

"Woman, Life, Freedom” and “Bread, Work, Freedom” are among the powerful demands made on the streets in Iran and Afghanistan. Through a conversation between Iranian and Afghan artists, activists, and scholars, this event will explore the ongoing revolutionary women’s movement in Iran, as well as responses to the recent closures of women’s universities in Afghanistan.

By outlining differences and solidarities between the two distinct situations, and the intersections of artistic expression and feminist activism amid the ongoing movements, the panelists discuss the connections between geopolitics, economy, gender, militarization, nationalism, diasporas, securitization, and fundamentalisms. What role do artists, activists, and academics play in supporting the ongoing movements in Iran and Afghanistan?

The panelists include visual artist Katayoun Amjadi, Minnesota State University Mankato assistant professor of Gender and Women’s Studies Yalda Hamidi, and human rights lawyer, Afghan women’s peace activist, and doctoral student Tahmina Sobat. Moderated by Sima Shakhsari, associate professor and chair of the Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies at the University of Minnesota.

This panel is presented in conjunction with a Schubert Club Mix concert, Persia to Iberia, featuring Iranian vocalist Mahsa Vahdat, harpist Bridget Kibbey, and percussionist John Hadfield on March 1, 7:30pm at Parkway Theater. More information and tickets available here.

Only Voice Remains is co-presented by Mizna, University of Minnesota Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies, and the Loft Literary Center.

Space is limited, RSVP REQUIRED