Her Stories: Breaking Silence on Violence Against Women

Art, Voices & Resilience in Immigrant Communities

Join us on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, for a powerful evening centering the lived experiences, creativity, and courage of immigrant women.

Hosted by the Iranian Women’s Institute for Life and Liberty (I-WILL) in partnership with SCARF (Support, Care, Advocacy, Resources for Freedom), this hybrid community event brings together storytelling, art, and dialogue to shed light on gender-based violence while celebrating resilience and collective action for change.

Together, we confront difficult truths, amplify voices too often silenced, and build solidarity across communities.

✨ Opening Performance: Dance to “Baraye”
Our program begins with a moving dance to “Baraye,” the Grammy-winning song that has become a global anthem for freedom and women’s rights in Iran. This performance honors courage, collective voice, and the universal pursuit of dignity.

🎨 Art Exhibition
Featuring immigrant women artists whose work reflects identity, displacement, and resilience.

🗣 Survivor Stories
Centering lived experiences of gender-based oppression — honoring courage, healing, and hope.

🎙 Expert Panel + Community Discussion
With activists, scholars, and community leaders advancing gender justice and safety.

🎖 Honored Guest
Dr. Tenzin Dorjee
Former Commissioner & Chair, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)

Date: November 25, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Black Box Theater, Edmonds College
(Art exhibition runs concurrently in the lobby)

Hybrid Event | Free Admission — Registration Required

Students, community members, advocates, educators, artists, policymakers — and anyone committed to ending violence against women and uplifting survivor voices.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College, 20310 68th Avenue West, Lynnwood, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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