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Exhibition: Woman, Life, Freedom

Photo : Golnaz Broomandi

Sep 15 – Oct 11Free

Exhibition: Woman, Life, Freedom

On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement, a selection of photographs dedicated to one of the most significant uprisings in the contemporary history of Iran.

Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar (Paris 15th)

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Everything started in September 2022 with the tragic death of Mahsa-Jina Amini, arrested for an allegedly improperly worn veil. This exhibition pays tribute to her, as well as to all the victims, and to those who, even today, continue this fight for freedom and dignity in Iran.

Exhibition curator: Golnaz Broomandi


With the support of the publishing house and bookstore Perse en poche (Paris 15th), the agency Middle East Images and the City Hall of the 15th arrondissement.

Discover the exhibition from September 15 to October 11 on the ground floor (level 0), during the media library's opening hours.

Our take on this event

Some movements leave a mark on history that demands our full attention and reflection. This evocative exhibition offers a powerful tribute to the resilience of those fighting for fundamental rights and freedom today. Take a moment to witness these moving testimonies that shine a light on a struggle for justice that transcends borders.

From September 15 to October 11, 2026, the Marguerite Yourcenar library hosts the exhibition Woman, Life, Freedom. This event pays tribute to Mahsa-Jina Amini, whose 2022 death sparked a global movement, and honors those continuing the fight for dignity and rights in Iran. Curated by Golnaz Broomandi, the exhibition is free of charge and open to the public. To ensure inclusivity, the venue is wheelchair accessible and features specific adaptations for blind, visually impaired, or cognitively disabled visitors, making the content accessible to everyone.

Located on the ground floor (level 0) of the Marguerite Yourcenar library, the exhibition examines the origins and significance of the movement that emerged in September 2022. Through an artistic and documentary lens, it honors the memory of Mahsa-Jina Amini while supporting those who persist in the struggle for freedom in Iran today. Curator Golnaz Broomandi organized this commemorative project with support from Middle East Images, the 15th arrondissement City Hall, and the Perse en poche bookstore.

You are invited to view this exhibition during the library's regular opening hours from September 15 to October 11, 2026. The installation is designed to be fully inclusive; the space is wheelchair accessible and has been adapted to accommodate blind, visually impaired, or cognitively disabled individuals, ensuring a welcoming experience for all members of the community.

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