Arman Abrahimzadeh

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Arman Abrahimzadeh (OAM)
Born
Iran
OccupationCouncillor with Adelaide City Council
Known for

Arman Abrahimzadeh OAM[1] is an Iranian Australian anti domestic violence campaigner. He is an ambassador for the White Ribbon Campaign in Australia and Our Watch Australia.[2]

Arman alongside his sisters, Atena and Anita, founded Zahra Foundation Australia in 2015 to support victims of domestic violence and Aboriginal Family Violence to create opportunities for Economic Empowerment.[3] He is a former Australian representative in Taekwondo and works in design and construction.[4] Arman and his family migrated to Australia from Iran in 1997. His father was a lawyer and his mother was a housewife.[citation needed]

Arman, his sisters, Atena and Anita, and their mother Zahra lived in an abusive home and in constant fear that their father, Ziaolleh, would harm or kill them.[5]

In 2009, they were forced to flee their family home, becoming homeless before being referred to domestic violence shelters. After 12 months of threats and stalking, on 21 March 2010, Abrahimzadeh's father Zialloh finally carried out his threat and killed his mother Zahra, during Persian New Year celebrations at the Adelaide Convention Centre in front of hundreds of witnesses.[6]

Arman has been a key influential figure in shaping public policies and changes in legislation in relation to domestic violence in South Australia. He regularly speaks at forums discussing family violence and gender equality and he is involved with a number of not for profit groups in this sector.[5] He also spoke on the current affairs series 7.30 on the ABC.[citation needed]

He has been named 2015 Allan Sloane Young Citizen of The Year,[7] 2016 Young Australian of The Year for South Australia,[2] and the 2017 City of Charles Sturt Young Citizen of The Year.[8]

Awards[]

Association Awards Year Results
SISA Allan Sloane Young Citizen of the Year 2015 Won
Government honours Young Australian of the Year for South Australia 2016 Won
City of Charles Sturt Young Citizen of the Year 2017 Won

References[]

  1. ^ "It's an Honour - Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet". honours.pmc.gov.au. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Australian of the Year Awards". Archived from the original on 19 March 2017.
  3. ^ "Zahra Foundation Australia - This foundation has been established to support women and their children who are experiencing domestic and Aboriginal Family Violence to create opportunities for economic empowerment". zahrafoundation.org.au. Archived from the original on 20 September 2017.
  4. ^ "Speaker Profile: Arman Abrahimzadeh". 17 October 2016. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018.
  5. ^ a b "'It starts with disrespect'". Archived from the original on 24 March 2017.
  6. ^ Fewster, Sean (6 July 2014). "SA Police lashed by coroner over actions before murder of Zahra Abrahimzadeh". The Advertiser. South Australia.
  7. ^ "Soroptimists International - South Australia - White Ribbon Campaign". www.sisa.org.au. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018.
  8. ^ Sturt, City of Charles. "Citizen of the Year Awards". Archived from the original on 10 February 2018.
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