Episode Description: Jessica B. Harris may have been born and raised in New York City, but she has Tennessee roots through her father and has spent much of her life split between homes in the Northeast and the South – specifically New Orleans. For more than fifty years, she has been a college professor, a writer, and a lecturer, and her many books have earned her a reputation as an authority on food of the African Diaspora, as well as a lifetime achievement award from the James Beard Foundation. A few years back, Netflix adapted her book, High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America , into a 4 part docuseries. And I’m very proud to say that she’s a longtime contributor to Southern Living with a regular column called The Welcome Table. This episode was recorded in the Southern Living Birmingham studios, and Sid and Jessica talked about her mother’s signature mac and cheese, the cast-iron skillet she’d be sure to save if ever her house were on fire, and her dear friend, the late New Orleans chef Leah Chase. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Biscuits & Jam is produced by : Sid Evans - Editor-in-Chief, Southern Living Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Jeremiah McVay - Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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We work extensively with Iranian women outside the country and maintain a permanent contact with women inside Iran. The Women’s Committee is actively involved with many women’s rights organizations and NGO’s and the Iranian diaspora. The committee is a major source of much of the information received from inside Iran with regards to women. Attending UN Human Rights Council meetings and other international or regional conferences on women’s issues, and engaging in a relentless battle against the Iranian regime’s misogyny are part of the activities of members and associates of the committee.
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Behind the Claims of Progress Lies a Crisis of Burnout, Gender Discrimination, and Mass Emigration in Iran’s Healthcare System Government Claims Drop in Nurse Emigration Amid Crisis According to state-run media, the Iranian Health Minister, Mohammadreza Zafarghandi, claimed during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, May 28, that there has been a “significant reduction in the emigration of nurses, doctors, and specialists in the second half of the year 1403 (Persian calendar), compared to the same period in 1402.” (Fararu – May 28, 2025) The next day, Deputy Minister of Nursing, Abbas Ebadi, attributed this alleged achievement to “hope-building and supportive policies.” (YJC – May 29, 2025) Ebadi asserted that, “According to the Nursing Organization, only around 2,000 nurses applied for emigration certificates in 1402, but that number has dropped to under 1,300 in 1403.” He further stated that this decline has been “especially noticeable in the latter half of 1403, where upward trends in nurse migration have nearly stopped.” Experts Call Government Statistics ‘Unbelievable and Misleading’ These claims have sparked a wave of disbelief, even among officials and analysts within the regime itself. Mohammad Sharifi-Moqaddam, Secretary-General of the House of Nurses, criticized the numbers: “The Ministry of Health and the Nursing Organization are jointly presenting statistics to deflect from the real problems nurses are facing. They want to paint a picture that nurses are now satisfied and no longer migrating—when this is clearly not true.” (Khabar Online – June 6, 2025) Sharifi-Moqaddam continued: “When we stated that at least 3,000 Iranian nurses had emigrated , officials challenged our data—yet we relied on multiple credible sources. The fact is that nurse migration is not channeled through one official pipeline. There is no unified registry, so no one can accurately claim a ‘35% drop.’ We ask: how did they come up with this figure?” Health policy expert Seyed Mohammad Alavi reinforced this skepticism: “Assessing nurse migration solely based on the number of certificates issued by the Nursing Organization lacks any scientific validity. It risks grossly misrepresenting a complex and multifaceted issue.” (Hamshahri Online – May 31, 2025) According to international data from destination countries, Iranian nurse migration between 2020 and 2024 has not decreased —in fact, it has grown faster than regional averages . Support the show…
Within the oppressive walls of Dowlatabad Prison in Isfahan, a harrowing tale of suffering and exploitation unfolds, largely hidden from the public eye. Located near venues like Fadak Hall and the Juvenile Correction and Rehabilitation Center, this prison is not only plagued by dire sanitary conditions and inhumane living circumstances but has also become a site of systematic exploitation of female inmates. According to a former detainee, women prisoners endure an unbearable and unsanitary environment, where 40 to 50 individuals are crammed into small spaces, some even deprived of a bed to sleep on. The lack of basic necessities, the spread of diseases such as lice among mothers and children, freezing cold showers, a shortage of cleaning supplies, and arbitrary restrictions are just a fraction of the hardships these women face daily. But the story does not end there. Amidst their compounded suffering, incarcerated women are subjected to forced labor in a company called SNOVA. Under lucrative contracts with prison authorities, this company exploits the unpaid labor of inmates, reaping financial benefits that do not contribute to improving prison conditions but instead flow into the pockets of those in power. Among the beneficiaries of this exploitation is Mohammad Reza Diani, a figure with a background in seminary studies and past ties to the Rouhani administration. Support the show…
Adelabad Prison, located in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz, is notorious for its long-standing violations of human rights. This grim institution houses political, ideological, and general prisoners under conditions that reflect a systematic disregard for human dignity. Reports from former inmates reveal inhumane treatment, rampant torture, and appalling living conditions, especially in the women’s ward . These accounts provide a stark illustration of the clerical regime's widespread and systematic human rights abuses. The Women’s Ward: A Microcosm of Injustice The women’s ward in Adelabad Prison consists of eight rooms, one designated for political and financial prisoners, separated from the others. Currently, three female political prisoners— Hoda Mehreganfar , Maryam Deris, and Hakimeh Honarmand—are held in this ward under harsh and degrading conditions. Hoda Mehreganfar , arrested alongside her father Mohammad-Ali Mehreganfar, endured 40 to 50 days in solitary confinement. Hakimeh Honarmand , a political prisoner from the 1980s, has faced years of imprisonment and security pressures. She was arrested with her son. Maryam Deris , a master's student from the southwestern city of Kazerun , was detained during the nationwide protests of 2022. The ward is overcrowded, forcing many prisoners to sleep "book-style" (side by side, with barely any room to move) on cold, unheated floors. Poor sanitation exacerbates the dire conditions, with toilets and showers inside the rooms, emitting foul odors that permeate the air. The lack of heating during the winter months makes survival even more challenging. Support the show…
New official statistics reveal a deepening employment crisis in Iran, particularly for young women. The figures—published by the state-run Eghtesad News on May 15, 2025—show that unemployment among women aged 20 to 24 has reached a staggering 34.9%. The data, compiled by the National Statistical Center (NSC), underscores a bleak labor market that disproportionately penalizes the country’s youth and women, exposing the long-standing failures of the clerical regime’s economic policies. With youth unemployment drastically higher than the national average, the report serves as yet another warning sign of systemic dysfunction under the Iranian regime. Unemployment Soars Among Iran’s Youth According to the report, the national unemployment rate in winter 2025 (December 2024 to March 2025) stood at 7.8%. But this average figure masks the crisis faced by younger Iranians. For those aged 20 to 24, the overall unemployment rate was an alarming 23.1%—three times the national average. The next group most affected was the 25–29 age range, with a jobless rate of 17%. The 15–19 age group followed, registering a 15.8% unemployment rate. These numbers reflect a growing demand for jobs among young Iranians as well as the regime’s failure to create sufficient employment opportunities. The joblessness crisis is exacerbated by systemic issues like nepotism, the prioritization of regime loyalists in hiring, and widespread corruption. Women Bear the Brunt of the Economic Collapse Unemployment among women was even more catastrophic. The overall jobless rate for women in winter 2025 was 14.2%—more than double that of men, whose unemployment rate stood at 6.5%. But the most shocking figure was the unemployment rate for women aged 20 to 24, which reached a staggering 34.9%. Girls aged 15 to 19 weren’t far behind, with 30.7% unemployed. The third-highest group was women aged 25 to 29, with a 29.1% unemployment rate. This means that one out of every three young women seeking employment is unemployed. In a country where women make up a significant portion of university graduates, this high unemployment rate is not only a cause for concern but also a sign of a dysfunctional system—one that has not only severely limited job opportunities but also institutionalized gender discrimination. Iranian women face numerous economic, cultural, and legal challenges, all under the shadow of a patriarchal and repressive regime. Support the show…
Rural women migrants in Chabahar are trapped between environmental collapse and a regime that refuses to see them. Their suffering is systemic. Chabahar’s women aren’t asking for much—just survival with dignity. After fleeing drought and devastation, they were promised jobs and housing. Instead, they got slums, silence, and shame. In Chabahar’s slums, 70,000 migrants live in sewage-lined streets. Kids play among open wires and disease. Women face hunger, illiteracy, and addiction. This is not a natural disaster. It’s a political one. Setareh’s story is one of thousands in Chabahar. Women heads of household, abandoned by the state, are surviving—but barely. This is not migration. It’s displacement with no way back. Support the show…
In just 15 days, Iran witnessed at least 9 cases of femicide in Iran—women brutally murdered as victims of domestic abuse, so-called honor killings, and the chronic failures of protective institutions. Each of these killings is a human tragedy, yet they are often lost in official statistics and gradually normalized in the public conscience. The relentless recurrence of such crimes is not the result of “momentary rage” or “personal disputes,” as often portrayed, but rather the direct consequence of structural inequality, a culture that tolerates violence, and the silence of responsible institutions. These horrific cases of femicide highlight the escalating crisis of gender-based violence in Iran, where systemic legal shortcomings enable perpetrators to act with impunity. Support the show…
For most students around the world, the start of a new school year brings a sense of renewal and excitement for learning. However, many Iranian children are grappling with challenges that threaten their future. Economists report that, for the first time in 75 years, Iran’s impoverished population has doubled in just three years — an alarming development unprecedented in the nation’s planning history. (Jamaran website – September 16, 2024) Other sources have stated that 60% of Iran’s population lives below the poverty line. (Bahar News – September 13, 2024) And these are merely the figures that have been allowed to leak into government-controlled media. This means they should be considered the minimum, as the reality surpasses the numbers officially announced. The hardship inflicted on Iranian children by poverty and inflation is one of the most devastating outcomes of the economic and social crises caused by the mullahs’ religious dictatorship in Iran. This has particularly impacted education, resulting in a growing illiteracy rate that experts warn poses a grave threat to Iran’s future. Support the show…
In questo podcast, mettiamo in luce il modello costante e allarmante di lavoro forzato e abusi sistemici nei confronti delle donne detenute in diverse strutture carcerarie in Iran, tra cui il carcere di Vakilabad (Mashhad), il carcere di Sepidar (Ahvaz), il carcere di Qarchak e il carcere di Tabriz. Queste pratiche violano direttamente gli standard internazionali dei diritti umani e rivelano un deliberato disprezzo per la dignità e il benessere delle donne incarcerate. Natura Sistemica del Lavoro Forzato Il lavoro forzato non è un evento isolato, ma una pratica abituale e istituzionalizzata all'interno del sistema carcerario iraniano riservato alle donne. Le detenute sono costrette a lavorare in vari settori, tra cui fabbriche, laboratori (tessitura di tappeti, sartoria, produzione di scarpe), pulizie, panetteria, cucina e confezionamento. Ore di Lavoro Prolungate e Non Retribuite Le donne detenute sono obbligate a lavorare per molte ore, spesso oltre l’orario lavorativo standard, senza adeguati periodi di riposo o una giusta retribuzione. Una testimonianza riferisce che le donne lavorano “senza sosta fino alle 16:30, anche se dovremmo rientrare entro le 15:00”. Un’altra fonte evidenzia che alcune lavorano fino alle 22:00. Nonostante l’intensa fatica, i salari percepiti sono definiti “miseri”, variando da appena 30.000 a 200.000 toman al mese. 4o Support the show…
In this podcast, we shed light on the consistent and alarming pattern of forced labor and systemic abuse targeting female prisoners across multiple facilities in Iran, including Vakilabad Prison (Mashhad), Sepidar Prison (Ahvaz), Qarchak Prison, and Tabriz Prison. These practices are in direct violation of international human rights standards and highlight a deliberate disregard for the dignity and well-being of incarcerated women. Systemic Nature of Forced Labor Forced labor is not an isolated incident but a routine and institutionalized practice within Iran's prison system for women. Prisoners are compelled to work in various capacities, including factory work, workshops (carpet weaving, tailoring, shoe-making), cleaning, bakery, cooking, and packaging. Extended and Uncompensated Work Hours Female prisoners are forced to work long hours, often exceeding the standard workday, without adequate rest or fair compensation. One account describes women working "non-stop until 4:30 PM, even though we should return by 3 PM." Another source highlights work extending as late as 10 p.m. for some. Despite this strenuous labor, the wages received are described as "meager," ranging from as low as 30,000 tomans to 200,000 tomans per month. Support the show…
Dans ce podcast, nous mettons en lumière le schéma constant et alarmant du travail forcé et des abus systémiques visant les femmes détenues dans plusieurs établissements pénitentiaires en Iran, notamment les prisons de Vakilabad (Mashhad), Sepidar (Ahvaz), Qarchak et Tabriz. Ces pratiques sont en violation directe des normes internationales des droits humains et illustrent un mépris délibéré pour la dignité et le bien-être des femmes incarcérées. Nature Systémique du Travail Forcé Le travail forcé n’est pas un incident isolé, mais une pratique routinière et institutionnalisée dans le système carcéral iranien à l’encontre des femmes. Les détenues sont contraintes de travailler dans divers domaines, notamment dans les usines, ateliers (tissage de tapis, couture, fabrication de chaussures), le nettoyage, la boulangerie, la cuisine et l’emballage. Heures de Travail Prolongées et Non Rémunérées Les femmes détenues sont forcées de travailler pendant de longues heures, souvent au-delà de la journée de travail standard, sans repos adéquat ni rémunération équitable. Un témoignage décrit des femmes travaillant « sans arrêt jusqu'à 16h30, alors que nous devrions rentrer à 15h ». Une autre source mentionne un travail se prolongeant jusqu'à 22h pour certaines. Malgré ces efforts intensifs, les salaires perçus sont qualifiés de « dérisoires », allant de seulement 30 000 à 200 000 tomans par mois. Exploitation et Absence de Protection Juridique Les prisonnières qui travaillent dans ces conditions ne sont pas protégées par le droit du travail, les exigences de salaire minimum ou l’assurance sociale. Aucun document légal ne leur est fourni pour leur travail, les exposant ainsi à une exploitation accrue. Un membre du Conseil suprême du travail confirme que « les travailleuses en prison ne sont pas couvertes par le droit du travail, ni par les assurances, et ne sont pas supervisées par le ministère du Travail ». Les profits générés par leur travail bénéficient principalement à l’administration pénitentiaire, en particulier aux directeurs de prison. Support the show…
“Elimination of Violence against Women,” “ Provision of Security for Women against Violence,” “ Protection, Dignity, and Provision of Security for Ladies Against Violence,” “ Protection of Dignity and Support for Women Against Violence,” and now “Preventing Women from Harm and Improving Their Security Against Abuse ,” are all iterations of a single proposed bill in Iran. For more than 13 years, this bill has remained stalled . It occasionally resurfaces to pacify public opinion, only to be passed from one government body to another with no meaningful progress. Some officials and members of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) openly oppose the bill. For example, the Vice-Chairman of the Parliamentary Judicial Commission has declared it contrary to the mullahs’ version of Iran, claiming it weakens family foundations. Similarly, Ensieh KhazAli , former Deputy for Women and Family Affairs under Ebrahim Raisi, dismissed the bill by asserting, “Violence is not prevalent in our families.” ( Mehr News Agency, August 23, 2023 ) Outrageous opposition like this, laden with misogynistic rhetoric, abounds. This article focuses on exposing the clerical regime’s false claims of supporting women. Support the show…
When discussing female heads of household, several key groups come to mind: widows , divorcees, the wives of addicted men, the spouses of incarcerated individuals, the wives of migrant workers, single self-sustaining women, and the wives of disabled or incapacitated men. All these women are compelled to support and manage their families. Meanwhile, the laws of the clerical regime in Iran officially categorize them as second-class citizens, existing solely to serve men. As a result, experts have long been highlighting the feminization of poverty in Iran. Female Heads of Household: The Poorest Breadwinners According to the National Statistics Center of Iran (NSC), there were nearly 4 million female heads of household in Iran in 2020. (mokhaberatema.ir, October 20, 2021) The latest NSC report on household expenses and income for the year 2020 indicates that out of a total of 25,685,000 heads of household in the country, 3,517,000 were women. Notably, of these 3.5 million female heads of household, nearly 1.5 million were single self-sustaining women (living alone). In other words, approximately 13.7% of all heads of household in Iran are women, and about 41.5% of these women live independently. (mashreghnews.ir, April 9, 2022) Nearly half of the female breadwinners belong to the poorest segments of society. According to official statistics, within the lowest income decile (the poorest), about 45% of heads of household are women. (salamatnews.com, October 20, 2021) It is important to note that the Iranian regime lacks transparency regarding statistics. It must be assumed that the actual figures are significantly higher than those published by the NSC. For example, Ensieh Khazali, the former deputy for women’s and family affairs, stated in June 2022 that “unofficial statistics indicate that we have nearly 6 million female heads of household.” Before her, Tayebeh Siavoshi, a former member of the regime’s parliament, had indicated that the number could vary and reach up to 5 million . (ICANA.ir, August 7, 2017) Support the show…
In recent years, the economic crisis in Iran has deepened, with poverty now affecting over 30% of the population by the end of the Persian year 1403 (March 2025), according to official figures. However, according to unofficial estimates, around 80% of the population in Iran lives below the poverty line and cannot consume 2,100 calories a day; this means over 72 million people are living in poverty in Iran. Yet behind this general statistic lies a harsher, more invisible truth: women in Iran are disproportionately impacted by poverty, both economically and socially, due to structural inequalities , legal discrimination, and systemic exclusion from the labor market. A report by the Iranian Parliament’s Research Center (Majlis) confirms that by 1401 (March 2023), over 32 million Iranians lived below absolute poverty. This line is defined as the inability to afford necessities such as food, housing, healthcare, and education. But women, particularly female heads of households, rural women , and single mothers, face unique vulnerabilities that these figures only hint at. Support the show…
Un regard sur la situation des travailleuses en Iran Les femmes travailleuses en Iran, aux mains calleuses et aux corps épuisés, portent le poids des inégalités sociales et de genre imposées par le régime clérical. Dans le système juridique iranien, les femmes ne sont pas reconnues comme cheffes de famille. Pourtant, elles sont contraintes de travailler de longues heures, bien au-delà de la durée légale, dans des ateliers de production. Le soir venu, elles rentrent chez elles pour s’occuper de leurs enfants et des membres malades de la famille, assumant également les tâches ménagères malgré une profonde fatigue. Aperçu de la condition des travailleuses en Iran Il n’existe aucune statistique fiable sur le nombre exact de femmes travailleuses en Iran. Les rares données disponibles proviennent des agences gouvernementales et sont incomplètes. Une grande partie de ces femmes exercent dans des emplois informels ou travaillent à domicile, ce qui les rend encore plus vulnérables. Employées sous des contrats flous, parfois signés à blanc avant même de commencer, elles perçoivent souvent un salaire inférieur au minimum légal. Support the show…
Uno sguardo sulla situazione delle lavoratrici in Iran Le donne lavoratrici in Iran, con le mani callose e i corpi esausti, portano il peso delle disuguaglianze sociali e di genere imposte dal regime clericale. Nel sistema giuridico iraniano, le donne non sono riconosciute come capofamiglia. Tuttavia, sono costrette a lavorare per molte ore, ben oltre l’orario legale, in officine e laboratori di produzione. Alla sera, tornano a casa per occuparsi dei figli e dei familiari malati, assumendosi anche le faccende domestiche nonostante una profonda stanchezza. Panoramica sulla condizione delle lavoratrici in Iran Non esistono statistiche affidabili sul numero esatto di donne lavoratrici in Iran. I pochi dati disponibili provengono da agenzie governative e sono incompleti. Gran parte di queste donne lavora nel settore informale o svolge attività a domicilio, il che le rende ancora più vulnerabili. Assunte con contratti poco chiari, talvolta firmati in bianco prima ancora di iniziare, ricevono spesso salari inferiori al minimo legale. Support the show…
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