Negin Shiraghaei is an Iranian activist and former news anchor for BBC Persian,[1][2] as well as the founder and director of Azadi Network, a UK-based organization focused on promoting the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement in Iran.[3][4]
Negin Shiraghaei | |
|---|---|
| Born | Iran |
| Citizenship | Iranian |
| Occupations | Journalist, media professional |
| Employer | BBC Persian |
| Known for | Journalism, reporting for BBC Persian, advocacy for women's rights |
Career
editBefore joining the BBC in January 2009, Shiraghaei worked as a journalist for the Iranian news outlets Hamshahri Newspaper, Shargh Newspaper, the Cultural Heritage News Agency, and ISNA News Agency.[citation needed]
In November 2017, The Times reported that Iranian authorities had attempted to influence her reporting through the intimidation of her family in Iran.[5][6] In a BBC interview, she discussed her experience, including the harassment of her family.[7]
She co-founded March Health, a company described as an "AI-powered women's health solution aimed at addressing physical and psychological menstrual discomfort".[8][better source needed] She was also a director of Coding for Girls Limited.[9]
In 2018, she addressed the UN Human Rights Council, discussing methods used by Iran to restrict free expression and the importance of addressing online harassment of female journalists.[10][11]
References
edit- ↑ "UN Human Rights Council hears call to end persecution of BBC Persian journalists / IFJ". www.ifj.org. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ↑ Foumani, Maryam (16 October 2023). "Iran accused of threatening 'terrified' BBC staff in London". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ↑ "Women, Life, Freedom; Negin Shiraghaei". Conspirituality. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ↑ "People in Iran deserve peace and civil society is striving to make that possible". Civicus. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ↑ Matthew Moore (18 November 2017). "Iran tries to silence BBC Persian by harassing journalists' families". The Times. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ↑ "Iranian agents blackmailed BBC reporter with 'naked photo' threats". Arabnews.com. 18 November 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ↑ Vialucci Podcast Episode #49 BBC Persian Reporter Negin Shiraghaei. YouTube. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021.
- ↑ Iran International. "March Health a start-up to educate about menstrual pains and create awareness". iranintl.com. Archived from the original on 22 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ↑ "Negin Shiraghaei Kootenaei - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ↑ "UN Human Rights Council hears call to end persecution of BBC Persian journalists". Journalism Pakistan. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ↑ "UN Human Rights Council hears call to end persecution of BBC Persian journalists". BBC. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
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