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Women of Excellence Recap

February 2, 2017

The inaugural Persia Educational Foundation Women of Excellence Dinner and Discourse took place last evening in London, UK.

Following her recent lecture at the London School of Economics Centre for Women, Peace and Security, Dr. Ansary delivered a heartfelt presentation at the inaugural Dinner, encouraging all participants to speak truth to power and engage in creating better communities wherever we may reside. Participants left inspired by Dr. Ansary’s passion and commitment to strengthening the Iranian women’s movement. 

The next Dinner & Discourse series will take place on 23 February 2017, featuring award-winning human rights lawyer, Mehrangiz Kar. Funds raised from the dinner series go towards Persia’s Girls Child Education Programme. 


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