Fighting Sexual Harassment in Iran

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Allegations of sexual harassment at an Iranian TV station are emboldening Iranian women to break their silence and share their experiences. Sheena Shirani, a news reader at Press TV says she endured two years of harassment from her managers. We discuss how much of a problem sexual harassment is in a country where it’s traditionally not acknowledged. What would you do if you saw a cruel meme mocking your son? Alice Ann Meyer decided to act when this happened to her child. Jameson is four years old and has Pfeiffer Syndrome which can affect cranial and facial features. A meme was created using his picture, comparing him to a ‘pug’. Aliceann speaks to BBC Trending about how she successfully removed the meme with an army of fellow parents. And Beyonce’s performance invoking the black rights struggle at the Superbowl in the US has sparked a debate. We’ll give you a roundup of what people have been saying. Produced by Emma Wilson Image: Sheena Shirani Image credit: Sheena Shirani / Facebook