Statement:

Three years ago, I heard a voice from Iran: 'Woman, Life, Freedom.' For me, this slogan was more than a call from my homeland - it was a universal roar. It was a demand for the right to live, to free our bodies from control. It was not just about Iran but about humanity - about reclaiming life itself.///

After Women, Life, Freedom, I told myself: Be who you were. I have never censored my art, but years of homesickness kept me from engaging in protests ,even abroad. As a dual national, I was always careful.

I know that my recent actions could make returning to Iran risky. But my love for Iran gives me the strength to continue. Even small steps matter. When we recognize our role as human beings, no matter how big or small. We must act.

Forouz Zarei, Berlin 2025