Sima Shahriarthird world country citizensThe year was 1980. Two years after moving to Minneapolis as a family for a two years stay. Within the two years we were here, Iran went…4 min read·Oct 24, 2023----
Sima Shahriar“jaan man fadaayeh khaake paake meehanam — i give my life to the sacred soil of my country”When I heard of Jhina (Mahsa) Amini’s murder in Tehran last year, I was moved to join many rallies organized by an anonymous group of…3 min read·Oct 15, 2023----
Sima Shahriarrespect — from the latin word respicere, meaning, “the willingness to look again”Perhaps the most important aspect of the leader is the ability to extend honor and respect. Honor is the capacity to confer respect to…2 min read·Oct 14, 2023----
Sima ShahriarSpirit of PeaceWhen Jhina (Mahsa) Amini was killed under the controlling and brutality of the morality police in Tehran last year, a movement was erupted…3 min read·Sep 15, 2023----
Sima ShahriarShining the Light on Iranian WomenThe stakes are high in Iran. Children, young men and women are risking their lives….pure pain in a country that’s as beautiful as any I’ve…4 min read·Nov 21, 2022----
Sima Shahriarwhen we’re all sistersWhen I think of International women’s day, I think of the women of my own heritage, from Iran. Women of my heritage shaped my way of being…4 min read·Mar 8, 2022----
Sima Shahriari seeI see the overwhelming number of homeless people sleeping in all of my local libraries this winter.5 min read·Feb 12, 2020----