Gilda Sahebi was born in Iran and grew up in Germany. She is a certified doctor, political scientists and currently works as a freelance journalist, focussing on antisemitism, racism, women’s rights, the Middle East and science. Since the death of Jina Mahsa Amini she covers the current uprisings in Iran and published her book „„Unser Schwert ist Liebe“ – die feministische Revolte im Iran“ (“Love is our Sword – The Feminist Revolution in Iran”) in March 2023.