Narges Mohammadi is best known as an Iranian human rights activist and scientist. She is the vice president of the Defenders of Human Rights Center, headed by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi.
Where did Narges Mohammadi go to college?
Narges Mohammadi was born in Zanjan, Iran, and grew up in Qorveh, Karaj, and Oshnaviyeh, where she had her high school education while growing up. She then enrolled in Imam Khomeini International University.
What did Narges Mohammadi study in school?
Narges Mohammadi received a degree in physics and became a professional engineer while at Imam Khomeini International University. During her university career, she wrote articles supporting women’s rights in the student newspaper and was arrested at two meetings of the political student group Tashakkol Daaneshjuyi Roshangaraan (“Enlightened Student Group”). She was also active in a mountain climbing group, but due to her political activities, was later banned from joining climbs.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
