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MENDITALK: AN IRANIAN WOMAN ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD
Parvaneh Kazemi
The challenges of reaching the highest peaks in the world extend far beyond the technical demands of climbing itself. Even more so when you are a woman, raised in a traditional and religious society within the Islamic Republic of Iran, and forced to pursue your goals without any form of support. Parvaneh has always organized and carried out her expeditions in a completely self-sufficient manner. Throughout her mountaineering career, she has overcome countless obstacles that go well beyond the mountains themselves, stemming from her position as both a woman and an independent alpinist. In addition to climbing many six- and seven-thousand-meter peaks, she has summited five eight-thousanders, becoming an inspiration and a role model for many people in her country, especially women and young people.
