Shadi Rouhshahbaz
Biography
Publications
Shadi Rouhshahbaz is a young Iranian peacebuilder and researcher. A UNAOC Young Peacebuilder Fellow and a One Young World Peace Ambassador, she is the founder of PeaceMentors, the co-coordinator of the YPS Research Network and the Regional Coordinator of MENA at the United Network of Young Peacebuilders. She holds a DJMA in International Development (minor in Migration and Mediation) from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and Paul-Valéry University Montpellier III.
This article is written in her personal capacity and does not necessarily reflect the views of the UN or any other organisation.
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The personal is political: Iran protests for a normal life
The regime has trampled not only women’s rights. An array of grievances makes everyone a leader of this struggle.
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Young feminist leadership is the future of peacebuilding
Feminist leadership coupled with the UN’s Youth, Peace and Security agenda envisions a more just and inclusive peace.