Zahra Rahnavard is an Iranian political activist, artist, and academic known for her role in advocating for women's rights and democracy in Iran. Born in 1945, she has been a prominent figure in the Iranian reform movement and has served as a university professor, focusing on the fields of art and architecture. Rahnavard is also recognized for her marriage to Mir-Hossein Mousavi, a key opposition leader during the 2009 Iranian presidential election protests. Throughout her career, she has emphasized the importance of civil rights and has been a vocal critic of the Iranian government’s policies regarding freedom and equality.