Episode 17: Shayan Askari ((Actor/ Producer and Creative) and Delaram Ahmadi (Actor)

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This episode of Chookas was a little bit different and something that myself and James believe in strongly. We have both been trying to find a way for Australians in the creative industry to react to what has been happening in Iran. Sadly due to the lack of media coverage on this issue there has been very little conversation and very little understanding of what is possibly one of the greatest sparks for a 'revolution' in Iran. A Kurdish Iranian girl named Mahsa Amini was arrested by the Morality Police in Iran for wearing her hijab too loosely and was beaten to death in custody which has caused outrage in the country and protests worldwide. Iranians around the world have come together as one to get rid of this Islamic Republic and one of the heads of the protest here in Australia is Shayan Askari. Shayan has been working tirelessly with the rest of his community so this flame that Mahsa Amini has started will take his people in to the light. And Delaram Ahamdi who is based in Melbourne also came on to talk to us via zoom to share what actions Melbourne has been taking and talking to us about her show that she is opening that coincidentally is very close to what is happening to women in Iran, and also how she is trying to tell the real story of her people. We were honoured to have both of them come on our show and as a creative family assist them with whatever they need and for them to share what we as a community can do to help the cause. I would heavily plead if you believe in Feminism or equality or any social change to progression please, give your support to these people like you have given to Ukraine, France, African Americans or anyone else. We will continue to support everyone equally here on Chookas Podcast.