Women, Life, Freedom in Iran – A Conversation with Shadi Sadr

Zan Zendegi Azadi. Jin Jiyan Azadi. Women, Life, Freedom. In Persian, Kurdish and English, this is the cry of the Iranian protesters.

On the 30th of January 2023, Women’s Rights Activist Shadi Sadr will be interviewed at Room for Discussion about the ongoing protests surrounding the death of Mahsa Amini, the violence of the Islamic Republic regime, and the future of the Iran.

Amongst the diaspora’s prominent activist, Shadi Sadr fought for the rights of women across Iran as a journalist, investigator and lawyer and co-founder Justice for Iran in London. Shadi Sadr has been arrested, beaten, gaoled in Evin Prison, and sentenced to prison and 72 lashes. Now abroad, she declared that “This is not a Protest, this is Revolution’ in 2022. To learn more about her work defending protestors and fighting for justice, please join interviewers Angus & Morwenna at Room for Discussion on 30 January 2023 at 13:00h in E Building, Roeterseiland Campus. 

Lustrum: Super League or Superfluous? Football Controversies with Bernd Reichart, CEO of A22 Sports, The Super League.

⚽ The football community was shocked in an unprecedented way when The Super League was announced – a project aimed at completely revolutionising European international club football. Despite the initial backlash, after more than two years proposed competition is still alive, supported by favourable rulings from the European Court of Justice.

What went on behind closed doors during the creation of The Super League? Will the it replace the Champions League? Is the competition a death sentence to medium and small clubs? Will it really be completely free? To answer all of those questions Room for Discussion is hosting Bernd Reichart, the CEO of A22 Sports, the body organising the competition. Come to the E-Hall on May 21st 13-14, and prepare to be captivated by an interview on the biggest recent controversy in the world’s most followed sport. No registration required.

Postponed: Lustrum: Defending our values? With Minister of Defence Ollongren

Due to the current situation at the UvA, we have decided to postpone the interview with Minister Ollongren until further notice. Apologies for the inconvenience, and stay tuned for updates!

The Room for Discussion Team

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On the 13th of May at 15:00 Room for Discussion will hold an interview with Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren! One of the most crucial discussions at the moment is about the principles of defence, diplomacy and foreign aid. We will be having an insightful discussion with minister Ollongren about the way she has come to her position and how she reflects on her career, the fundamental principles of Dutch defence and the current shortcomings of it, and even discuss the state of Dutch representative politics.

Come to the Roeterseiland campus to find out more about the way defence decisions are made and where they are heading.

Due to the current situation at the UvA, we have decided to postpone the interview with Minister Ollongren until further notice. Apologies for the inconvenience, and stay tuned for updates!

The Room for Discussion Team

______________________

On the 13th of May at 15:00 Room for Discussion will hold an interview with Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren! One of the most crucial discussions at the moment is about the principles of defence, diplomacy and foreign aid. We will be having an insightful discussion with minister Ollongren about the way she has come to her position and how she reflects on her career, the fundamental principles of Dutch defence and the current shortcomings of it, and even discuss the state of Dutch representative politics.

Come to the Roeterseiland campus to find out more about the way defence decisions are made and where they are heading.

Due to the current situation at the UvA, we have decided to postpone the interview with Minister Ollongren until further notice. Apologies for the inconvenience, and stay tuned for updates!

The Room for Discussion Team

______________________

On the 13th of May at 15:00 Room for Discussion will hold an interview with Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren! One of the most crucial discussions at the moment is about the principles of defence, diplomacy and foreign aid. We will be having an insightful discussion with minister Ollongren about the way she has come to her position and how she reflects on her career, the fundamental principles of Dutch defence and the current shortcomings of it, and even discuss the state of Dutch representative politics.

Come to the Roeterseiland campus to find out more about the way defence decisions are made and where they are heading.

Due to the current situation at the UvA, we have decided to postpone the interview with Minister Ollongren until further notice. Apologies for the inconvenience, and stay tuned for updates!

The Room for Discussion Team

______________________

On the 13th of May at 15:00 Room for Discussion will hold an interview with Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren! One of the most crucial discussions at the moment is about the principles of defence, diplomacy and foreign aid. We will be having an insightful discussion with minister Ollongren about the way she has come to her position and how she reflects on her career, the fundamental principles of Dutch defence and the current shortcomings of it, and even discuss the state of Dutch representative politics.

Come to the Roeterseiland campus to find out more about the way defence decisions are made and where they are heading.

Due to the current situation at the UvA, we have decided to postpone the interview with Minister Ollongren until further notice. Apologies for the inconvenience, and stay tuned for updates!

The Room for Discussion Team

______________________

On the 13th of May at 15:00 Room for Discussion will hold an interview with Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren! One of the most crucial discussions at the moment is about the principles of defence, diplomacy and foreign aid. We will be having an insightful discussion with minister Ollongren about the way she has come to her position and how she reflects on her career, the fundamental principles of Dutch defence and the current shortcomings of it, and even discuss the state of Dutch representative politics.

Come to the Roeterseiland campus to find out more about the way defence decisions are made and where they are heading.