Parisa Hashempour

Parisa Hashempour is a British-Iranian freelance journalist, anthropologist, and International Studies lecturer based in the Netherlands. With bylines in Business Insider, BBC, Refinery29, and Glamour, she focuses on social justice issues including beauty cultures, MENA women's racial experiences in the UK, and environmental impacts of industries. Her academic work intersects with journalism, particularly examining diaspora identities through her SWANA speaks newsletter where she interviews South West Asian/North African creators. She's reported on diverse topics ranging from sustainable film production to reproductive health, while maintaining a strong emphasis on social inequity and cultural analysis.