Iman Soleymani: Whether the Dowry Is a Thousand Coins or Fourteen, It Won’t Solve Family Problems/ Ali Kalaei

Dowry has always been a contentious issue in Iran, both legally and socially. In recent years, with the worsening economic situation, it has become even more important and complex. Rooted in religious and historical traditions, dowry has now—amid social changes and economic crises in Iran—turned into a legal battleground and sometimes a source of tension […]...

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Will Telegram and X Be Unblocked? An Interview with Keyvan Noghrehkar/ Ali Kalaei

The issue of filtering and removing restrictions on various internet platforms has been a highly debated topic in Iran over the past few years. While the Minister of Communications has stated that lifting the ban on all platforms is on the government’s agenda—and recently, WhatsApp and Google Play were unblocked—public opinion and observers are left […]...

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Mansoureh Mohammadi: Drug Sanctions Are Just a Slogan/ Ali Kalaei

According to Mansoureh Mohammadi, a poet, writer, political-social activist, and member of the disabled community, “One of the factors causing mental health crises for children with disabilities in Iran is the national media.” She says, “This media never respects people with disabilities. It never raises their social status. It always portrays them as objects of […]...

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