Mehrangiz Kar (Persian: مهرانگیز کار; born 10 October 1944 Ahvaz, Iran), a human rights lawyer from Iran, is an internationally recognized writer, speaker and activist who advocates for the defense of women’s and human rights in Iran and throughout the Islamic world. A common theme in her work is the tension between Iranian law…
Shirin Ebadi (Persian: شيرين عبادى, born 21 June 1947) is an Iranian Nobel laureate, lawyer, writer, teacher and a former judge and founder of the Defenders of Human Rights Center in Iran. In 2003, Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her pioneering efforts for democracy and women’s, children’s, and refugee rights. She was the first Muslim woman and the…
Sol Khazani Founder & President: People often ask me why I chose to start a non-profit focused on providing free surgeries for those in need in third world countries. Ten years ago, I helped take one of my companies public. I was a co-founder of U.S. Auto Parts, the largest independent ,on-line…
Shani Moslehi Shani is a determined and passionate businesswoman who often voluntarily takes on extra duties to help those around her succeed. Her ability to connect with others in meaningful ways is a unique skill set taught in her networking workshops. Shani’s goal in founding OCIACC has been to help…
