Frieda Afary

Frieda Afary is an Iranian American public librarian, translator, writer, activist and author of Socialist Feminism: A New Approach (Pluto Press, 2022). She is also the producer of Iranian Progressives in Translation and socialistfeminism.org.

Op-Ed

US Left Must Link With Progressive Forces in Middle East to Stop Regional War

Progressives in Iran and the US must connect horizontally to resist militarism as our leaders escalate their threats.

February 8, 2024

Op-Ed

There is much that the global feminist movement can learn from the current women’s struggle in Iran and their vision.

March 8, 2023

News Analysis

Labor organizing is severely restricted in Iran but independent unions have actively backed demands for women's rights.

January 19, 2023

News Analysis

Many of Iran’s most vocal feminists are languishing in prison. Feminists worldwide should push for their release.

December 7, 2022

Op-Ed

Women in the U.S. and Iran could be empowered to confront the growing authoritarianism that is suffocating us all.

October 1, 2022

Op-Ed

Rebuilding a strong antiwar movement will require standing with progressive and revolutionary struggles abroad.

January 25, 2020