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Sisters Mahnaz and Farah became independent women in America. Both later returned to Iran as adults, where they would be torn apart by Iranian politics during the reign of the Shah. Mahnaz became a minister in the shah's government and advocated for women's rights, while Farah and her husband joined the cause of the revolution. Ultimately, Mahnaz and Farah both had to flee Iran in fear fortheir lives.

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Ferdows Naficy and her two daughters, Mahnaz and Farah became independent women in America. When Ferdows decided to emigrate to the U.S., she opened the door for her daughters to later join her in California. Both would later return to Iran as adults, where they would be torn apart by Iranian politics during the reign of the Shah. Mahnaz became a minister in the Shah's government and advocated for women's rights, while Farah and her husband joined the cause of the revolution. Ultimately, Mahnaz and Farah had to fleeIran in fear for their lives. This is the lastest update from Mahnaz and Farah.

Recommended Reading:

Mahnaz Afkhami The First Female Minister during the Shah's Era (bbc)

Related Pictory:

Women's Day: Mahnaz Afkhami Pioneer Feminist (1975)

pictory: Mahnaz Afkhami and Shahbanou Farah in Lorestan (1976)

Eminent Persians: Mahnaz Afkhami International Women's Conference in Mexico City (1975)

Also Recommended Watching:

Watch Debate & (Q & A) about the Book The Life and Times of the Shahby Gholam Reza Afkhami at The Woodrow Wilson Center Hosted by Dr. Haleh Esfandiary and with the participation of John Limbert (Former US Diplomat to Iran) and Historian Shaul Bakhash: Go Here

Related Blogs:

Mahnaz Afkhami: A Women For All Seasons (VOA/BBC Interviews)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GORBY: Shahbanou Farah, Mikhail Gorbachev and Mahnaz Afkhami