Shahla Sherkat
After six years of silence, a women’s magazine makes a comeback in Iran
“Zanan” was the first widely-read and popular women’s magazine in Iran. For 16 years, it brought to light subjects such as forced marriage and spousal abuse. It was shut down in 2008, but the magazine is starting back up again.”Zanan” was the first widely-read and popular women’s magazine in Iran. For 16 years, it brought to light subjects such as forced marriage and spousal abuse. It was shut down in 2008, but the magazine is starting back up again.