Samira Akbarian

Samira Akbarian is a jurist and legal scholar specializing in constitutional law and civil disobedience. She is known for her research on the legitimacy of climate activists' actions within democratic frameworks. In a recent interview, Akbarian discussed the role of civil disobedience in a healthy democracy, suggesting that movements like 'Fridays for Future' are upholding the promises of constitutional rights by advocating for urgent climate action.