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Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh, Alemayehu Weldemariam, and Nir Eisikovits discuss,

Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh, Alemayehu Weldemariam, and Nir Eisikovits discuss, "Scholars Rescue" at Ford Hall Forum, video recording, 10/24/2013

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Identifier

MS113AV-0372

Collection Number

Ford Hall Forum Collection, 1908-2013 (MS113)

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Ethiopian scholar of law and politics Alemayehu Weldemariam and Iranian women's rights scholar Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh discuss pursuing academic endeavors while facing persecution in their home countries. Learn what Weldemariam said about Ethiopian politics in an interview that resulted in his dismissal and permanent prohibition from Ethiopian collegiate employment. Later, hear how Abbasgholizadeh has been jailed again and again for her peaceful activism.

Subject Heading

Forums (Discussion and debate); Ford Hall Forum; Geopolitics; Women's rights

Date

10-24-2013

Keywords

Geopolitics, Women's rights

City

Boston

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