MARYAM SHOJAEI is an Iranian civil right activist. Her activism has been featured in media around the world. She received her Masters in Peace Operations from George Mason University. Maryam was awarded an ESPN Sports Humanitarian Award for the advancement of women’s rights and social justice through sport, and the Sport for Human Rights Award from Beyond Sport. She has lived in the United States and Canada, and now resides in Tehran where she focuses on advocating for children's human and education rights.
