{"id":1434,"date":"2024-08-20T10:26:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T08:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/0z9yaubqfbz.preview.infomaniak.website\/?p=1434"},"modified":"2024-08-20T10:36:55","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T08:36:55","slug":"fatemeh-ekhtesari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sicpublish.no\/no\/our-people\/fatemeh-ekhtesari\/","title":{"rendered":"Fatemeh Ekhtesari"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fatemeh Ekhtesari, an Iranian poet, writer, and activist, embodies a formidable blend of literary prowess, resilience, and unwavering commitment to social causes. Despite having a master’s degree in midwifery, her true passion lies in the world of writing, where she has crafted an impressive repertoire of ten books across various literary forms. Ekhtesari’s poetic creations, translated into multiple languages, resonate globally, with some even adapted into musical compositions\u2014a testament to the universal appeal of her verses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of Ekhtesari’s literary journey is her contribution to the Iranian literary movement of “Postmodern Ghazal.” This movement, considered the most radical in contemporary Iran, reflects her bold exploration of themes such as sexuality, religion, gender, and the struggle for women’s rights. Her writings, which include poetry collections, short stories, and polygenre works, transcend linguistic boundaries, fostering an international dialogue around the complexities of the human experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the written word, Ekhtesari’s activism takes centre stage as she fearlessly addresses women’s issues, battling gender discrimination and domestic violence. Her articles on platforms like Radio Zamaneh<\/a> cover a spectrum of topics\u2014from the gendering of language to women’s sexual liberation and artistic freedom. Notably, her resilience against censorship and adversity culminated in her imprisonment in 2015, followed by a courageous escape from Iran. Seeking refuge in Norway with the aid of ICORN<\/a>, she continues her literary journey, contributing to the global discourse on human rights and social justice. Ekhtesari’s life and work stand as a testament to the transformative power of literature and activism, making her a beacon of inspiration for writers and advocates worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about Fatemeh Ekhtesari here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fatemeh Ekhtesari on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fatemeh Ekhtesari on Twitter\/X<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fatemeh Ekhtesari er en iransk poet, forfatter og aktivist. Hennes tankevekkende poesi overskrider spr\u00e5kbarrierer og ber\u00f8rer universelle temaer. Oppdag hennes motstandskraft og engasjement for aktivisme, spesielt i arbeidet med \u00e5 bekjempe kj\u00f8nnsdiskriminering og fremme kvinners rettigheter. Ekhtesaris litter\u00e6re reise er en gripende utforskning av ords og aktivismes transformerende kraft.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1446,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[96],"tags":[112,114,120],"class_list":["post-1434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-our-people","tag-consultant","tag-editor","tag-translator"],"acf":[],"mb":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sicpublish.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-140033.png?fit=1546%2C1519&ssl=1","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sicpublish.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-140033.png?fit=1546%2C1519&ssl=1",1546,1519,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sicpublish.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-140033.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sicpublish.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-140033.png?fit=300%2C295&ssl=1",300,295,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sicpublish.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-140033.png?fit=768%2C755&ssl=1",768,755,true],"large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sicpublish.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-140033.png?fit=1024%2C1006&ssl=1",1024,1006,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sicpublish.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-140033.png?fit=1536%2C1509&ssl=1",1536,1509,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sicpublish.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-140033.png?fit=1546%2C1519&ssl=1",1546,1519,true],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sicpublish.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-140033.png?fit=12%2C12&ssl=1",12,12,true],"woocommerce_thumbnail":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sicpublish.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-140033.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1",300,300,true],"woocommerce_single":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sicpublish.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-140033.png?fit=600%2C590&ssl=1",600,590,true],"woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sicpublish.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-140033.png?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1",100,100,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Oliver Vass","author_link":"https:\/\/sicpublish.no\/no\/author\/oliver\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Fatemeh Ekhtesari, an Iranian poet, writer, and activist. 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