Democracy Now! Mourns the Passing of Education Director Simin Farkhondeh at 61

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We remember our dear colleague Simin Minou Farkhondeh, who died August 5 after a battle with cancer. She was 61 years old. Farkhondeh was a lifelong educator, filmmaker and activist who served as Democracy Now!’s education director for 13 years, helping to bring lessons on media literacy and independent journalism to thousands of students. When the COVID-19 pandemic made in-person lessons impossible, Farkhondeh used virtual online classes to expand the reach of the education program to students in countries around the world. Before joining Democracy Now!, she was part of a group from Deep Dish and Paper Tiger that produced a series in the early 1990s, before the Gulf War started, called The Gulf Crisis TV Project that challenged the rampant militarism that seemed to be leading to war. Her work has been featured at the Whitney Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and elsewhere. She is survived by her partner of 20 years, Eric Hiltner, and her daughter AnaLouisa.
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[@DarrenHollander]

Very sorry to hear it, what an amazing person

[@zaharralane3753]

My condolences to all of those who knew and love her 💐 That was a lovely tribute, Democracy Now! & Amy Goodman. May peace be upon Simin Farkhondeh & the cure for cancer be discovered

[@River_Rune]

Rest in power, Simin Farkhondeh 🌹 Thank you for all your hard work.

[@awpodcasthotel]

I am so sorry -- I listened this morning. She did such important work. All my condolences.

[@BernsteinOmega]

Heard this episode today, and wanted to see the corresponding video. Such a beautiful farewell to a very loved woman. R.I.P.

[@imank8629]

RIP Simin. Thank you for your contributions to our world.

What a great human being. Thank you for all, Simin.

[@rocketreindeer]

Beautiful tribute, Amy. Thanks for sharing and about your times walking together. Wonderful memories. Peace and love to you and her daughter, husband, and loved ones.

[@MimiFrais]

RIP Simin and my deepest condolences to her family, colleagues and friends 💔

[@geofsawaya394]

Oh that is so sad, what a loss of such an engaged educator pointed in the right direction 😢

[@longshank59]

Rest in Power Simin. One of my H.S. classmates when she was getting her Master's in T.V. Broadcasting she met Simin.

[@joydoherty640]

What a beautiful tribute filled with love!

[@VernonNickersonSCHOOLCOACH]

A beautiful and moving tribute to a fellow educator who leaves this world demonstrably a better place than she found it!☮️🌎🌍🌏☮️👍

[@samijarjour9817]

Sad. Condolences to her family and friends.

[@peaceprevailonearth]

I am very sorry for your loss. Condolences to all her loved ones.

[@marcwa74]

So sorry to hear of her passing. What an amazing legacy dedicated to service, education and the betterment of humanity to leave for all of us! Condolences to her family, friends and colleagues

[@emiliobello2538]

Sending condolences

[@toddodell70]

Sounds like she made a huge difference for a lot of people. Condolences

[@MarcoBazzarelli]

Sorry for your loss guys❤️

[@aap223]

R. I. P. Lord may have mercy on you.

[@aap223]

@kimberlymuldowney503 you, too!

[@hopesdaughter5947]

I lost my Dad to cancer. So... I... yeah. Smh. 🥺 Sending continued healing and God's embrace over her daughter, partner, family and friends. 🕊️

[@tracythomas4727]

Condolences and many, many prayers to alllllllll of her family.

[@dbetesh]

So sorry to hear for this loss

[@user-in7hz1nu8l]

You are the nearest channel to the BBC in America and I love what you do. May your colleague Rest in Peace Kieran Kelly

[@lorrainesteward4714]

Sorry for the loss

[@sayedibrahimameermeea3537]

Sincere condolences

[@yaskodarkoue1254]

May she rest in peace.

[@Dani_sister4peace]

I'm so sorry to hear about her passing. She was such a wonderful woman.

[@Sofia-lc1qo]

I am sorry for your loss

[@leona2222]

A life well lived

[@JourneyWoman11]

May her soul rest in peace and power.❤🙏🏾✨

[@SajidKhan-jg8bk]

RIP Simin, aameen ❤️❤️❤️🤲🤲🤲

[@johngalt0096]

A lovely soul.

[@Dd-zg6sw]

Simin and I knew each other in school in Germany. We were 15 and 16 years old. She took me to see the Rocky horror picture show at midnight. It was my first time. I didn’t know what that movie was. She also introduced me to incense and Cat Stevens. RIP Simin.

[@Dani_sister4peace]

I offer so many condolences to her family at home and at work.

[@đạtmạnh-b9d]

Amazing how something so simple can be so calming. Thanks for the relaxation

[@azitahatef6087]

RIP dearest Simin.

[@alainkr]

So sorry

[@djnkosi]

🙏🏽

[@shohrehhejazi8308]

Rest in peace dear Simin❤❤

[@suzankhoshnevisriahi824]

A very sad news.

[@AxelordMuschainner]

RIP

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[@grzegorzgreg09]

🌹⚘🌷🌻🌷🌹🌷

[@user-un3gm5oc8o]

❤️

[@Seekthetruth3000]

DN is not independent. DN is in the tank for the Democratic Party. May she rest in peace.

[@MichaelSharpBLACKDRUMMIKE]

😪

[@earthsaylove]

🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@dng6121]

cancer, i

[@ziff1066]

Too bad about your comrade. She is a good lefty now 😂

[@sourcetext]

🤔in my opinion. Israel is conducting a purification process to make theHoly Land ready for the second coming , and getting as much land as possible so all the special people can return "Home and "dwell in the house of the lord forever"🤔 Nothing will stop his "Divine mission" ....

[@araci515]

Uauu this was a absolutely beautiful, i am thankful to know about Simin Farkhondeh. Thank you Democracy Now. And my condolences. Big hug from Oslo to all❤❤

[@kismypencek6185]

Wow her coordination skills were pivotal indeed in bringing awareness and empowerment to youth to protect our freedom.🫶

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🌞🌻🫶🏼

[@websmink]

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