Negin Shiraghaei
Negin Shiraghaei | |
|---|---|
| Born | Iran |
| Citizenship | Iranian |
| Occupations | Journalist, media professional |
| Employer | BBC Persian |
| Known for | Journalism, reporting for BBC Persian, advocacy for women's rights |
Negin Shiraghaei is an Iranian activist and former news anchor for BBC Persian,[1][2] as well as the founder and director of Azadi Network, a UK-based organization focused on promoting the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement in Iran.[3][4]
Career
Before joining the BBC in January 2009, Shiraghaei worked as a journalist for the Iranian news outlets Hamshahri Newspaper, Shargh Newspaper, the Cultural Heritage News Agency, and ISNA News Agency.
In November 2017, The Times reported that Iranian authorities had attempted to influence her reporting through the intimidation of her family in Iran.[5][6] In a BBC interview, she discussed her experience, including the harassment of her family.[7]
She co-founded March Health, a company described as an "AI-powered women's health solution aimed at addressing physical and psychological menstrual discomfort".[8] She was also a director of Coding for Girls Limited.[9]
In 2018, she addressed the UN Human Rights Council, discussing methods used by Iran to restrict free expression and the importance of addressing online harassment of female journalists.[10][11]
References
- ^ "UN Human Rights Council hears call to end persecution of BBC Persian journalists / IFJ". www.ifj.org. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ Foumani, Maryam (16 October 2023). "Iran accused of threatening 'terrified' BBC staff in London". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "Women, Life, Freedom; Negin Shiraghaei". Conspirituality. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ "People in Iran deserve peace and civil society is striving to make that possible". Civicus. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ Matthew Moore (18 November 2017). "Iran tries to silence BBC Persian by harassing journalists' families". The Times. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ "Iranian agents blackmailed BBC reporter with 'naked photo' threats". Arabnews.com. 18 November 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ Vialucci Podcast Episode #49 BBC Persian Reporter Negin Shiraghaei. YouTube. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021.
- ^ Iran International. "March Health a start-up to educate about menstrual pains and create awareness". iranintl.com. Archived from the original on 22 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "Negin Shiraghaei Kootenaei - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ "UN Human Rights Council hears call to end persecution of BBC Persian journalists". Journalism Pakistan. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ "UN Human Rights Council hears call to end persecution of BBC Persian journalists". BBC. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2026.