num_pages: 168
description: As a Muslim woman, Maryam Rajavi provides one of the most eloquent, profound and convincing rebukes of the blatant misappropriation of religion by the Iranian regime to justify its sordid misogynist views. Her role as the leader of a movement that stands at the forefront of the struggle against Islamic fundamentalism in the contemporary world uniquely qualifies her to unveil the hypocrisy of those who try to wage a war against women s rights in the name of Islam. Madame Rajavi's unique experiences and leadership role has equipped her with a revolutionary vision for gender equality not just in Iran but around the world. In this way her intellectual contributions, some of which have been elaborated in this book, rank her not only as an outstanding political leader but also as a great thinker on human philosophy--The Rt.Hon. Baroness Betty Boothroyd OMSince its inception in 1979 misogyny has been the hallmark of this fundamentalist regime. Against the regime's backwardness, the Iranian people's resistance has been formed, with women playing a key role. This book pays tribute to the struggle of Iranian women in their steadfast struggle to bring about freedom and gender equality. This courageous battle, led by Maryam Rajavi, is for a democratic Iran relieved completely from fundamentalism.Maryam Rajavi is leading the struggle for freedom against the religious dictatorship that rules Iran. Based on the vision of a tolerant and democratic Islam, she denounces religious fundamentalism and has made gender equality the foundation of this fight. She has gained valuable experience by creating gender equality in the Iranian Resistance. She is President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, which advocates the establishment of a pluralistic and secular republic that would respect equality. Her ten point declaration for Iran tomorrow has gained much support worldwide.
language: English
title: Women Against Fundamentalism
publisher: Seven Locks Press