Across Iran, a courageous population is rising against repression, systemic violence, and the silencing of fundamental freedoms. This nationwide uprising exposes not only the human cost of terror and censorship, but also the devastating economic and social consequences imposed on an entire nation.
Through her firsthand experience and human rights advocacy, Shabnam Sabzehi will shed light on:
State violence and systemic repression
Digital censorship and the “iron curtain” of information
Economic collapse and its impact on daily lifeThe courage and resilience of Iranian women and citizens
The courage and resilience of Iranian women and citizens
Shabnam Sabzehi, Iranian-American, is a Professional Communication and Transformation Strategist whose work focuses on shaping powerful narratives, guiding communities through change, and building communication frameworks that inspire action. With a background in strategic messaging, community engagement, and advocacy-driven storytelling, Shabnam helps individuals and organizations communicate with clarity, integrity, and impact.
Since September 2022, the murder of Mahsa Amini by the hands of the repressive regime in Iran, Shabnam has made it her personal mission to be the voice of Woman Life Freedom movement and all those fighting for their basic human rights- individuals who have been silenced by discrimination, gender-based violence , and state oppression. As an activist for women’s rights and human rights, her mission extends to raising awareness about the death penalty, torture, and systemic injustices affecting women and marginalized communities.
Committed to action beyond the stage, Shabnam has been working as a volunteer with numerous international and local non-for-profit organizations (e.g. ACAT Luxembourg, Douri, BeHuman, ASTI, RYSE, Passerell, Amnesty, CID an Fraen Gender, Amnesty) supporting human rights campaigns, providing communication strategy for grassroots initiatives, and contributing to international efforts that protect those at risk. Through these collaborations, she continues to champion dignity, freedom, and justice for all.
With a unique blend of professional strategy and activist vision, Shabnam stands at the intersection of communication, transformation, and human rights—using narrative power to challenge inequality and ignite social change.
This conference is an invitation to understand, reflect, and raise awareness.
“Women Composers, Women Musicians: The Forgotten History”
On February 10, Féminin Pluriel Montpellier Méditerranée will have the pleasure of welcoming Frédéric Isoletta, pianist, organist, and educator. A certified agrégé in musicology and certified in art history, he develops a form of musical mediation in which listening, dialogue, and enjoyment are an integral part of the experience.
He will present an illustrated lecture at the piano devoted to women composers—artists who, from the 19th century to the present day, wrote major works while evolving in a world where their place was not recognized.
Through musical excerpts and historical context, Frédéric will revisit these erased trajectories, the social and institutional constraints that weighed upon them, and the ways in which their work is now re-emerging within our musical heritage.
A moment to hear again what was silenced for too long, and to question the place of women in artistic creation.
We are delighted to invite you to a new cultural and inspiring evening, devoted to art, transmission, and passion.
We will have the great pleasure of welcoming you on Tuesday, February 10, at the Warwick, in the company of Xavier Tricot, Belgian art historian, artist, and writer, internationally recognized as one of the foremost specialists on James Ensor.
Born in Ostend in 1955, Xavier Tricot has devoted more than thirty years of his life to the in-depth study of the work and career of James Ensor. Author of the Catalogue raisonné of the Paintings of James Ensor and numerous reference works, he has played a major role in the understanding, recognition, and dissemination of this extraordinary artist’s work.
Curator of many exhibitions devoted to James Ensor in Belgium and abroad, Xavier Tricot combines acknowledged scholarly rigor with an artistic sensitivity nourished by his own practice of painting and poetry.
During this evening, he will speak with passion about James Ensor: his singular life, his bold and visionary work, and his fundamental role as a pioneer of modern art. An informed and vivid perspective on a free and profoundly provocative artist.
We are delighted to announce our upcoming event on January 29, featuring Dr. Verena Buchinger-Kähler and Dr. med. Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, two leading figures from the world-renowned Buchinger Wilhelmi fasting clinics.
Dr. Verena Buchinger-Kähler, the great-granddaughter of Dr. Otto Buchinger, founder of modern therapeutic fasting, is the current Medical Director of the Buchinger Wilhelmi Clinic on Lake Constance. From an early age, she developed a deep interest in metabolic health and naturopathic medicine, shaping her clear vocation to become a physician. She gained extensive international experience in general medicine, pediatric oncology, and emergency medicine, and has published scientific papers and lectured widely. Her work bridges classical naturopathy with contemporary approaches such as mind–body medicine and orthomolecular medicine.
Dr. med. Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, born in Geneva, is one of the world’s foremost authorities on therapeutic fasting. Together with her husband, Raimund Wilhelmi, she led the Buchinger fasting clinics in Überlingen (Germany) and Marbella (Spain) for many years. As a physician and expert in naturopathic medicine, she developed and supervised the clinics’ medical concept, integrating fasting therapy with nutrition, mind–body medicine, and traditional European naturopathy. A former Chair of the Medical Society for Therapeutic Fasting and Nutrition and Vice Chair of the European Society for Classical Naturopathy, she has played a key role in the scientific documentation of fasting therapy and the development of international clinical guidelines. She has published numerous influential works and is regarded as one of the most respected fasting experts worldwide.
During this event, Dr. Buchinger-Kähler and Dr. Wilhelmi de Toledo will explore how structured fasting can support energy management, emotional balance, and long-term vitality. Offering a thoughtful approach to health across the different phases of a woman’s life, they will also address questions on how fasting may positively influence hormonal regulation, stress response, and inner stability.
An inspiring evening at the intersection of science, clinical expertise, and holistic well-being.
A committed scientist and woman of conviction, Martine Piccart has dedicated her career to breast cancer research, therapeutic innovation, and advocating for a more humane and accessible approach to medicine.
On this special evening, she will talk about her first book, “Breast Cancer Without Taboo,” in which she shares her expertise, her experience with patients, and her vision of a compassionate and open-minded approach to the disease.
Location: Warwick Grand-Place Brussels 5 Rue Duquesnoy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Paid parking available
Date: Monday, January 12
With her passion, rigor, and humanity, Martine Piccart will offer an inspiring testimony blending science, personal experience, and hope.
An evening not to be missed for anyone wishing to be inspired by an extraordinary career devoted to life.
