Homa Ehsan: First Iranian Woman Broadcast Journalist

She Became the first Woman Broadcast Journalist in 1956 in Iran; the first female face on Iranian TV in 1958 and a familiar voice o Iranian Radio in the 1960s, going on to make major inroads for the role of women in Iranian broadcast and publishing Media.

Homa Ehsan whose father was an ultra conservative Muslim and Scholar, experienced religious persecution as a child , when her father after more than twenty years of opposing the Bahais, himself joined their ranks, dedicating the rest of his life to its study and teaching.

Homa Ehsan, who resigned herself from the Bahai faith and no longer considers herself an active member of the Bahai community, because of her vocal opposition and involvement in politics; speaks about her family’s suffering after her father declared himself a Bahai; Her father and family , being one day the object of awe and respect; the next, the target of hate , death threats and daily violence from once friendly neighbors and friends.

Homa Ehsan whose father was an ultra conservative Muslim and Scholar, experienced religious persecution as a child , when her father after more than twenty years of opposing the Bahais, himself joined their ranks, dedicating the rest of his life to its study and teaching.

Her engaging weekly show can be seen on ARYA Satellite TV every Thursday.

See also www.homaehsan.com

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