Aram Ostadian-Binai (Persian: آرام استادیان بینای, born 3 November 1985), is a Danish Iranian social entrepreneur. She is the founder of The Soulfuls and an advocate for women's empowerment.[1][2]
Aram Ostadian-Binai | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 November 1985 Tehran, Iran |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation | Social entrepreneur |
| Spouse | Navid Ostadian-Binai |
| Website | www |
Early life
editOstadian-Binai was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1985. Her family immigrated to Denmark when she was a teenager, and she later settled in Copenhagen.[3]
Career
editOstadian-Binai started her career within the fashion industry, then transitioning to the publishing and media industries, where she later became a Digital Editor for Aller Media’s first digital-only and internationally oriented publication.[3]
In 2018, she founded The Soulfuls, an organization and community that works to empower the next generation of women of all backgrounds within creative industries and entrepreneurship.[1][2][3]
Ostadian-Binai received the Voice of The Year Award by ELLE Magazine on September 16, 2022,[4] which was the same day Mahsa Jina Amini died in the custody of the morality police in Iran, sparking the Woman Life Freedom movement.[5] Unaware of the fate of Mahsa Jina Amini in Iran the same day, Ostadian-Binai delivered an acceptance speech on stage wearing a dress that symbolized the fight for freedom by the women of Iran.[6][7] The limited edition dress was created by Amir Taghi, Nazanin Boniadi and Milad Ahmadi (Haus of Milad), and has previously been worn by Farah Pahlavi (former Queen of Iran), Shohreh Aghdashloo (actress) and Masih Alinejad (journalist and activist).[8] [9] In the speech, Ostadian-Binai said: “I dream of a day when every woman in Denmark and beyond, no matter their skin colour, size, age or sexual orientation and faith can express themselves and dress as they want to.”[7] As the Woman Life Freedom movement evolved during the fall of 2022, Ostadian-Binai organized art exhibitions in Copenhagen and Milan, showcasing art made by women in Iran related to the global movement.[10][11] Ostadian-Binai appeared in the media as an expert and columnist regarding the Woman Life Freedom movement.[6][12][13][14]
Personal life
editAram Ostadian-Binai is married to Navid Ostadian-Binai, and they have two sons together.[15][3][6]
References
edit- ^ a b ""There still is a systemic bias that needs to be addressed": How one woman is making room for diverse talent". Vogue. 20 October 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Aram har skabt et minoritetsfællesskab: "Vi går glip af så meget talent, når vi ikke tænker på diversitet"". Femina (Denmark). 22 March 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Aram Ostadian-Binai: "Så længe man bliver kaldt udlænding eller fremmed, er det svært at være helt sig selv"". Elle. 26 April 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "ELLE Awards 2022: Se alle aftenens vindere". Elle. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "Iran protests: Police fire on Mahsa Amini mourners - witnesses". BBC. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "Aram Ostadian-Binai: "Vi skal slippe jerngrebet om kvinder og deres påklædning"". Elle. 23 September 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Mens Aram Ostadian-Binai i fredags stod på scenen til ELLEawards for at modtage prisen for Årets Stemme for sit arbejde med at italesætte frihed og en mere retfærdig fremtid for alle unge kvinder uanset baggrund, mistede kurdisk-iranske Zhina Mahsa Amini sit liv på grund af sin påklædning". Instagram. 23 September 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "Nazanin Boniadi Created a Dress That Symbolizes Freedom for Iranian Women". Vogue. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ ""The women around me have inspired everything I do. I am so proud to honor them not only today but every day."". Instagram. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "Ibyen tipper: Det iranske folk kæmper for frihed. Kom tættere på dem her". Politiken. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "A Milano mostra d'arte itinerante a sostegno donne iraniane". Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "The genie is out of the bottle: women's confessions that help understand what's really happening in Iran". Vogue. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "God Morgen Danmark". Radio P3, DR (broadcaster). 4 October 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "Om hvordan demonstrationerne udvikler sig i Iran efter endnu flere dødsfald". Den Uafhængige, DR (broadcaster). 4 October 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "Sunday Edit: Kuldegys, tophuer og varm kaffe". Rudolph Care. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "LinkedIn: Aram Ostadian-Binai". LinkedIn. Retrieved 1 January 2023.