Azadi Means Freedom

MARYAM SHOJAEI is an Iranian civil right activist. Her activism has been featured in media around the world. She studied Women and Gender Studies and received her Masters in Peace Operations from George Mason University. Maryam was awarded an ESPN Sports Humanitarian Award for the advancement of women's rights and social justice through sport, and the Sport for Human Rights Award from Beyond Sport. Her current work focuses on advocating for children's human and education rights. She lives in Iran and Washington, DC, and enjoys reading and dancing.