Ziba Mir-Hosseini

Ziba Mir-Hosseini is a renowned Iranian-British scholar and human rights advocate specializing in gender rights, Islamic law, and social justice. She is a Professor of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Studies, focusing on how Islamic legal systems impact women’s rights and gender equality. Mir-Hosseini's work combines academic research with activism, aiming to promote reform within Islamic legal frameworks to support women's empowerment and equality. Her contributions have influenced debates on gender and religion, making her a significant voice in discussions about social justice and legal reform in Muslim-majority societies.