Iran Program Lead

Ellias Aghili Dehnavi holds a M.A. degree in International Relations and Law with a focus in Regional Studies (Allameh Tabataba’i University; American Literature and Regional Studies Scholar: Northern American, Northern African and Middle Eastern Countries). He is an international author, researcher and peace studies scholar.

PhD student at the Doctoral School of Social Sciences, Adam Mickiewicz University, and the Department of Non-European Political Studies, WNPiD, Adam Mickiewicz University

Awarded with World Heritage Robben Island Fence Medallion.

For his book “A Melody Called Peace” he received a recommendation and spiritual supportletter from the Holy See Rep. Nuncio Apostolico, Leo Boccardi.

Achievements and awards:

Tuition-waived Admission (besides scholarship) for PhD in Political Sciences and Public Administration at Adam Mickiewicz University (2023)

Recommendation and spiritual support of the Nunica Apostolico in Tehran for the intercontinental project A Melody called Peace, (2020)

Recommendation of the South African Embassy in Tehran – Approval and support of the project, (2019)

Appreciation letter from the office of Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi for the intercontinental project: A Melody Called Peace Summer, (2019)

Recommendation of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pretoria – Approval and support of the project, (2019)

Official recommendation of the Honorary British Consul in Germany, Dr. Schmitt for international projects in terms of public diplomacy, (2017)

Recommendation of high proficiency, the former Chairman of the Office of Scientific and International Relations of the University of Isfahan, Dr. Shahin, (2016)

The only Asian representative on the second anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s death in South Africa, (2015)

Winner of Rubben Island Trophy and medal for Diplomatic activities regarding Anti-Racism, (2015)

Acknowledgment of the President of France (addressed to Dr. Frozini as the Rep of P.U.W /Poets Unite Worldwide/) , (2015)

Acknowledgment of the Foreign Minister of Iran, Dr. Zarif, (2015)

Appreciation of the President of Italy (addressed to Dr. Frozini as the Rep of P.U.W /Poets Unite Worldwide/) , (2015)

Winner of Golden Trophy, the 16th Khwarizmi Awards, Iran, (2013)

Winner of Golden Trophy, the 15th Khwarizmi Awards, Iran, (2012)