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Decoding Cultural Leadership
Decoding Cultural Leadership is a podcast that explores the intersection between the arts, culture and society and interrogates what it means to be a cultural leader in the 21st century.
In each episode, host Samuel Cairnduff talks with some of the most influential organisational leaders, creators, policy-makers and thought leaders, building an understanding of their approach to shifting the dial in a complex, constantly changing world.
By talking to influential leaders whose voices resonate in the community, Decoding Cultural Leadership seeks to gain a deeper perspective on how cultural organisations see their role in the community, how they make hard decisions, and how they address the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Culture and society are deeply connected. Decoding Cultural Leadership explores this complex relationship through deep conversation with our greatest cultural leaders. Join us as we decode cultural leadership.
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Episode 34: Ek Taghdir: cultural leadership in the Iranian diaspora
In this powerful episode of Decoding Cultural Leadership, recorded on International Women's Day, we speak with EK Taghdir, a passionate advocate for freedom and democracy in Iran. While there has been a delay in bringing this important conversation to our listeners, the themes and insights remain as relevant and urgent as ever.
EK Taghdir, an Australian barrister of Iranian descent, shares his perspective on the ongoing struggle for human rights in Iran, particularly in light of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. He provides valuable insights into:
- The cultural and political complexities of the situation in Iran
- The importance of distinguishing between the Iranian people and the Islamic Republic regime
- The role of the diaspora in supporting change
- The intersection of culture, identity, and social change
Links:
- Woman, Life, Freedom Movement
- Nazanin Boniadi - Actor and human rights activist
- Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi - Iranian opposition figure
- Dr. Kylie Moore-Gilbert - Author of "The Uncaged Sky"
- Sydney Peace Prize
- Senator Claire Chandler - Australian politician mentioned in the interview
- Keith Wolahan MP - Member for Menzies mentioned in the interview
We encourage our listeners to explore these resources and consider how they can support the cause of freedom and human rights in Iran and beyond.
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Presenter and research: Sam Cairnduff
Creative Director: Niloofar Pashmforoosh
Presented in association with Limelight
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