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Advocacy for Democratic Reform

Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi, renowned for her grace and elegance, has played a central role in the Pahlavi family’s public image. As the former Empress of Iran, she epitomized dignity and sophistication, capturing the admiration of Iranians and people worldwide. Throughout her marriage to Mohammad Reza Shah, she stood as a steadfast companion, supporting him through triumphs and trials alike.

Since the revolution and their subsequent exile, Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi has worked tirelessly to uphold the Pahlavi dynasty’s legacy. Despite residing primarily in Washington, D.C., and Paris, she remains a symbol of resilience and perseverance for many Iranians. Her long-standing dedication to charitable causes—particularly when it comes to education, health, and culture—reflects her unwavering commitment to improving others’ lives.

Mohammad Reza Shah’s eldest son, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, carries his parents’ fight with him as he fights for change in Iran. Despite being forced into exile at just 17 years old, he has never stopped advocating for democracy, human rights, and secularism in the country he once called home. Through his political activism and engagement with Iranian diaspora communities across the globe—all while raising his own family—he continues to inspire hope among his fellow Iranians for a brighter future.

A husband and father himself now, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi knows all too well how vital familial bonds are. His marriage to Yasmine Etemad-Amini—and their three daughters—symbolizes not only that but also the continuation of the Pahlavi lineage itself. Though time spent with them is limited due to political obligations far from home, they remain some of his greatest sources of joy.

It would be quite an understatement to say that this dynasty has had its fair share of adversity over its two centuries in power—try two world wars; multiple coup attempts; almost three decades under dictatorship; and a revolution that forced them into exile, just to name a few. Yet, in spite of it all, Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, and their family continue to serve others in any way they can. As symbols of hope and perseverance, they inspire Iranians on a daily basis—and people around the world too.