Dear Friends,

I'm proud to share a NYT article by Tariq Panja:

"Iran’s biggest obstacle to qualifying for the World Cup may be off the field, because a campaign to change that prohibition is getting louder. The campaign’s leaders, including the sister of Iran’s team captain, are asking FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup qualifying unless the country changes the law.

The women leading the movement say they share the same passion as male fans for Team Melli, as the men’s national team is known, yet believe only a serious threat of exclusion from the World Cup by FIFA will lead to the end of a prohibition that has lasted for four decades."

My voice - and the voices of Iranian women - are being heard. Please continue to share our #NoBan4Women petition. 

Thank you for your ongoing support!