Voices of Resistance: Feminist Struggles in Iran – From uprising to solidarity: creating space for collective reflection, emotion and action against oppression at Fusion Festival 2026

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• Workshop

This 2-hour workshop at Fusion Festival opens a space to listen, learn, and reflect on feminist movements and the ongoing fight for freedom in Iran. We begin with poetry and shared voices, inviting different perspectives into a collective atmosphere of awareness and care. Guided by two facilitators from Iran, we will explore a timeline of women’s resistance in Iran, highlighting women’s resistance, achievements, and the realities of systemic oppression and digital censorship. The workshop creates room for open discussion, encouraging participants to engage, question, and form their own thoughts about the history and current situation. Emotions are welcome here — from anger to grief to hope — as we acknowledge the human impact behind the headlines. Together, we will also look at ways to act in solidarity, from raising awareness to supporting initiatives. This is a space to approach a complex topic with sensitivity: not as a critique of religion, but as a stand against oppression in all its forms. The workshop will be conducted in English.