Honoring Pakhshan Azizi in Women’s History Month & Social Work Month –

 

Honoring Pakhshan Azizi in Women’s History Month & Social Work Month –

 Dr. Soraya Fallah

During Women’s History Month and Social Work Month (March 18), I honor the courageous women who have dedicated their lives to justice, equality, and humanitarian service—women like Pakhshan Azizi, whose work should be celebrated, not punished.

As a Kurdish humanitarian worker and social worker, Pakhshan has devoted her life to advocating for marginalized communities, supporting victims of violence, and aiding displaced refugees, including those in northern Syria. Her unwavering commitment to human rights and social justice embodies the very spirit of resilience and compassion that these months seek to uplift.

Yet, instead of recognition, she faces an unjust death sentence in Iran, a stark reminder of the dangers women and social workers face when they stand for justice.

 As we celebrate the achievements of women and honor the vital contributions of social workers, we must also call on the global community to defend and protect them.

Pakhshan’s legacy should be one of empowerment, not persecution. I call on the world to support her and demand justice—because defending human rights should never be a crime.

#FreePakhshanAzizi