Latest Past Events

I-WILL Book Club Women-Gods Society

Online – Zoom

We are so honored to share that Manda Zand Ervin, author of The Ladies’ Secret Society, will be joining us live for our second Women Gods Society book club session. This book brings us into the lives of the women who quietly shaped Iran’s history, women whose stories rarely make it into the history books. Getting to discuss it with the author herself, in real time, is a moment we didn’t want to keep to ourselves. 📖 The Ladies’ Secret Society by Manda Zand Ervin 🗓️ Saturday, August 1 🕛 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET 💻 Online – link in bio Come with your questions, your reflections, whatever you’re carrying from the book. We’ll hold space for all of it. See you there.

I-WILL Book Club Women-Gods Society

Online – Zoom

We are so honored to share that Manda Zand Ervin, author of The Ladies’ Secret Society, will be joining us live for our very first Women Gods Society book club session. This book brings us into the lives of the women who quietly shaped Iran’s history, women whose stories rarely make it into the history books. Getting to discuss it with the author herself, in real time, is a moment we didn’t want to keep to ourselves. 📖 The Ladies’ Secret Society by Manda Zand Ervin 🗓️ Saturday, July 18 🕛 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET 💻 Online – link in bio Come with your questions, your reflections, whatever you’re carrying from the book. We’ll hold space for all of it. See you there.

HerStories: Beyond Silence

MonOrchid 214 East Roosevelt Street, Phoenix

A Collective Gathering of Art, Storytelling, and Women’s Voices Across the World for International Women’s Day HerStories: Courage Across Borders Art • Voices • Resilience • Solidarity Join us this March for an evening dedicated to elevating the powerful stories of women who have faced some of the world’s most challenging injustices, from Yazidi women who survived abduction and captivity, to women in Iran fighting for freedom, to survivors of domestic violence here in the U.S. This event brings these narratives together under one unified theme: courage without borders.   Hosted by the Iranian Women’s Institute for Life & Liberty (I-WILL), this community event blends art, lived experiences, and dialogue to illuminate the realities many women endure while celebrating their strength, healing, and unstoppable spirit.   Together, we face difficult truths, honor voices too often unheard, and build a shared path toward justice across cultures and continents. ⭐ Program Elements 🎨 Art Exhibition Featuring powerful work by women artists whose pieces reflect themes of identity, captivity, liberation, domestic violence, and the global fight for women’s rights. Art will be showcased throughout the evening for guests to explore. 🗣 Storytelling & Lived Experiences Hear from women and advocates sharing first-hand narratives on: Yazidi captivity and survival The Woman, Life, Freedom movement Domestic violence in the U.S. Ongoing struggles faced by women globally These stories honor truth, resilience, and the courage to speak. 🎙 Panel Discussion + Audience Q&A A moderated conversation with survivors, activists, and community leaders examining interconnected women’s rights issues across borders. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage thoughtfully. ✨ Interactive Community Activity Guests will participate in a meaningful collective experience designed to foster connection and solidarity (details shared at the event). In‑Person Event | Free Admission — Registration Required   This project was supported, in part, by 4Culture.