Haideh Moghissi

Dr. Haideh Moghissi is a Professor at York University with a Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Studies from Queen's University and a B.A. in Law and Political Science from Tehran University. A founder of the Iranian National Union of Women, her work addresses Middle East politics, gender, and diaspora.

Her research examines Islam and gender, human rights, diversity, ethnicity, immigration, and race relations. She has directed major projects including SSHRC-funded 'Diaspora, Islam and Gender' and Ford Foundation's 'Muslim diasporas.'

She received the Choice Outstanding Academic Book Award for Feminism and Islamic Fundamentalism. She serves on editorial boards and has extensive media engagement. No student advisees or laboratories are mentioned.