I always say, as an actress, I get to portray the human condition, but as an activist, I get to change the human condition. — Nazanin Boniadi Copy Share Image
While awareness-building is a crucial first step, cohesive efforts are needed to translate this into real-world change. — Nazanin Boniadi Copy Share Image
I entered the acting world at a time when there was a higher demand for Middle Eastern actors in the post-9/11 world, and yeah,… — Nazanin Boniadi Copy Share Image
When you're devoted to a greater freedom in the world, you're willing to compromise something you love. — Nazanin Boniadi Copy Share Image
The people of Iran have had to endure repressive laws that have stifled their freedom of speech and religion for too long. — Nazanin Boniadi Copy Share Image
Despite the fact that Rouhani has been a long-time insider in a government that has committed countless human rights violations, and that he himself… — Nazanin Boniadi Copy Share Image
When President Hassan Rouhani was elected in Iran in 2013, he welcomed back the far-flung children of Iran. But one by one, they have… — Nazanin Boniadi Copy Share Image
I love being part of a project that imparts a positive message, is somehow educational or enlightening, helps to bridge differences, or inspires viewers… — Nazanin Boniadi Copy Share Image
A celebrated and hugely popular actress in her native Iran, Ahangarani first landed on the radar of the Iranian authorities for her open support… — Nazanin Boniadi Copy Share Image
Although it is hard to see why any sensible authority would feel threatened by the peaceful expression of one's point of view, there is… — Nazanin Boniadi Copy Share Image
In real life, too, women love to be that girl who tames the bad boy. — Nazanin Boniadi Copy Share Image
I was born in Tehran at a time when women's rights were deteriorating at a rampant rate. My parents didn't want to raise their… — Nazanin Boniadi Copy Share Image
I was shocked when I heard that Farghadani had been sentenced to 12 years and nine months in prison on spurious charges, as Amnesty… — Nazanin Boniadi Copy Share Image
