Nina Ansary

Nina Ansary
Born1966 (age 57–58)
Tehran, Iran
NationalityAmerican
EducationMiddle Eastern studies and political science
Alma materBarnard College
Columbia University
Occupation(s)Historian, writer
Websitewww.ninaansary.com

Nina Ansary (Persian: نینا انصاری) (born 1966, Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian–American historian and author best known for her work on women's equity in Iran. Ansary's research has notably countered conventional assumptions of the progress of women in Iran while continuing to advocate for full emancipation. [1] In 2015, Women's eNews recognized Ansary as one of "21 leaders of the 21st century" and in 2019 she received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.[2] [3]

  1. ^ "VIDEO: Dr Nina Ansary speaks about the Iranian women's movement". Middle East Eye.
  2. ^ Paschal, Jan (January 2, 2015). "21 Leaders 2015: Seven Who Interrupt Legacy Narratives". Women's E-News. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  3. ^ "Six Iranian Americans Awarded 2019 Ellis Island Medal of Honor". PAAIA. May 11, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2021.