[Mitai-announce] MehrAngiz Kar Talk at MIT on Sun., May 17 (Women and Iranian Presidential Election)

[Anahita Maghami]

             Women and Presidential Elections in Iran
             (Zanan va Entekhabate Riasate Jomhoori)
                            a Talk by:
                        Ms. MehrAngiz Kar
   (Prominent Iranian Lawyer, Activist, and Expert in Women/Human Rights)

          Iranian Government vs. Independent Civil Organizations
                           an Introduction by:
                         Dr. Ali Taalebinezhaad
  (Founder and Director of Shirin Science Center, an Influential Iranian NGO)

                           Sunday, May 17, 2009
                               5 pm Sharp!
                MIT Room 4-237 (Building 4, 2nd floor)

                               Organized by:
                        MIT Persian Cultural Group
   http://events.kodoom.com/organizer/MIT-Persian-Cultural-Group-2643293

                            Program Summary:
- Screening a set of short but informative video clips about
  the power, struggles, challenges, and achievements of Iranian women;
- Introduction by Dr. Ali Taalebinezhaad;
- Formal talk by Ms. MehrAngiz Kar;
- Open question and answer session.

         For detailed/updated information about this event,
                 and the biographies please visit:
   http://shirin-center.org/download/mehrAngizKarTalkMIT17May2009.pdf