In discussions about geopolitics, human rights, and international diplomacy, it is increasingly important to make a clear distinction between Iran and the […]
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On September 16, 2022, the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of Tehran’s religious morality police sent shockwaves
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Over the past three months, there has been a massive outpouring of support around the world for the people of
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Iranian society has changed. The level of education, literacy rates, and the percentage of women attending university are all high. In Iran, 97% of women
Women’s Status in Iranian Politics and Governance: Past, Present, and Future Read Post »
Iranian women both within the country and in the diaspora are working together to usher in real social and political
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Women in higher positions within the Iranian state who are loyal to the system of the Islamic Republic and Supreme
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Every year 400-500 women are killed brutally in Iran to protect men’s “honor.” The killers are usually close relatives —
Iranian women campaign to stop the rise in “honor killings” Read Post »
Sex tourism and sex trafficking in Iran are increasing. One contributing cause is the practice of sigheh. Sigheh (also known
Temporary marriage in Iran and women’s rights Read Post »
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, music and dance have become increasingly common in Iran’s hospitals and on its
For more than a century, Iranian women have worked for change and fought for their freedom. Under the system in
The role of women in building Iran’s future Read Post »