Dr. Soraya Fallah Official Blog

Hello LinkedIn community! Excited to share a glimpse of my professional journey with you. Two decades of advocacy and empowerment have allowed me to create an influential voice, leading transformative initiatives and reforming organizations to better serve marginalized and underserved communities globally. My journey in advocacy, non-profit management, research, and diverse leadership roles reflects my commitment to fostering positive change and addressing the unique needs of underrepresented voices worldwide My own lived experiences as a former refugee have provided invaluable insights into the challenges faced by historically disadvantaged communities, propelling me to better serve marginalized people. In my work capacity, as a social worker and supervisor in numerous community-based services, my commitment to being an agent of change has been a driving force. My primary focus has been educating immigrants and assisting them in navigating the various challenges they encounter a

A wonderful message from Dr. Murawski, the Executive Director & Eisner Endowed Chair,  Center for Teaching & Learning:  Thank you so much for your engaging presentation at the What Really Works conference at California State University, Northridge on September 30, 2023.  Our conference was a true success and it is because of the expertise of presenters such as yourself. Being able to share high-leverage practices with teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and others will help our schools become more inclusive and will help to bridge the research to practice gap. 

  Repetition of a Harsh Reality in the Lives and Deaths of Iranian Girls,  Story of Kurdish-Iranian Teenager Armita By: Soraya Fallah Over the past few days, distressing news about Armita Geravand has flooded the internet. She was a Kurdish-Iranian girl who fell into a coma on the Tehran Metro on 1 October 2023 at the young age of 16. After being held in the ICU of an Army hospital, she was declared brain dead on 22 October 2023. This tragic news immediately brought to mind the killing of Jina Mahsa Amini, making me wonder if anyone is holding the Iranian government accountable or if they are granted impunity. I try to picture Armita's mother, likely in Kermanshah's cemetery, if allowed, trying to make sense of the senseless, surrounded by the memories and echoes of a life cut tragically short. As I delve into the news reports, my thoughts drift, picturing my hometown, the Aichi cemetery in the western Kurdish city of Saqqez. The weight of the graveyard comes to mind, remin

 

  Alumni Spotlight: Soraya Fallah https://www.csun.edu/eisner-education/college-education-news?page=1 September 24, 2023 Soraya Fallah Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies ( ELPS)2017 Why did you choose CSUN? / What did you study? / What was your experience at CSUN? I chose CSUN because I was looking for a valuable university that offered more than just traditional education. CSUN is known not only for its brand name in education but also for its modern research initiatives and the sense of belonging it provides to its constituents. I pursued a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at CSUN. My experience at CSUN was highly positive; I felt valued and belonged, especially while working at the Center for Teaching and Learning. The university's challenging academic standards and its combination of academia with activism were important factors that drew me to CSUN. Additionally, I appreciated the support for linguistically diverse populations an

 

  -   -- در این مصاحبه کوتاه بولتن خبری، با توجه به گزارش سازمان حقوق بشری هه‌نگاو، اعلام شده که در گزارشی تازه، حداقل ۵۲ مورد زن‌کشی در شهرهای مختلف ایران در شش ماه نخست امسال رخ داده است. این تعداد بالای زن‌کشی‌ها و به ویژه کشته‌شدگان زنان و دختران به دست همسران، شریک‌های زندگی، و حتی پدر و برادران، نشان‌دهنده یک مشکل جدی و عمیق در جامعه است. مسئله زن‌کشی در ایران بخشی از آن فرهنگی و بخشی ناشی از مردسالاری و ضعف قوانین حاکم در جامعه است. از یک سو، برخی افراد - هم زنان و در بین مردان - در جامعه از یک فرهنگ با باورها و ارزش‌هایی فرهنگی رشد کرده‌اند که زنان را به عنوان وسیله‌ای برای حفظ "ناموس" خانواده و جامعه می‌دانند و در نتیجه در برابر آن‌ها حقوق زنان را کم‌تر ارج می‌نهند .   حکومت اسلامی با تصویب قوانین نابرابر و اجرای آن‌ها، زمینه‌هایی را فراهم کرده است که افراد با انگیزه‌های نادرست مذهبی یا فرهنگی، به انجام جنایات ناموسی و زن‌کشی ترغیب شوند. اشاره کردم به ماده ۶۳۰ قانون مجازات اسلامی، بنا بر قانون مجازات اسلامی در جمهوری اسلامی ایران مجازات «قتل نفس»، «قصاص» اس