November 1, 2005

I would like to nominate the Ferdows Naficy,  the mother of famed Iranian Mahnaz Afkhami. Naficy's indominable sense of freedom and independence will continue an inspire many Iranian women for generations to come. If it was not for Naficy's efforts and upbringing, we would have never had Mahnaz Afkhami and her achievements in the 1970's. Promoting the rights of the women through legislation and government actions.  They make us proud.

From PBS program: Destination America: "Ferdows Naficy and her two daughters, Mahnaz and Farah became independent women in America. Their story of why and how they left Iran is a chilling, instructive tale of what it takes to break free."

Kaveh Z

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