Dr. Behnaz Amani is an Iranian writer, scholar, university lecturer, and human rights advocate. She holds a PhD in English Literature and is currently a PEN Germany Writers-in-Exile Fellow. Amani was arrested and imprisoned in Iran during the Woman, Life, Freedom movement after publicly supporting detained students and speaking out against state repression. Following her release, she was dismissed from her university position and prevented from continuing her academic career in Iran. Since relocating to Germany, she has continued her work as a writer, public speaker, and advocate for freedom of expression, academic freedom, and women’s rights. Her work focuses on the intersections of power, citizenship, authoritarianism, and human dignity.
