One Million Signatures, Beyond the Borders/ Monireh Kazemi

Throughout different periods of history, there have always been Iranian migrants and exiles. What distinguishes this era from previous ones, however, is, first, their large numbers and widespread dispersal across different parts of the world and, second, their constant exploration of their personal pasts and Iran’s recent history—an exploration accompanied by a sense of longing […]...

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Women at the Helm, the Government on the Brakes/ Pardis Parsa

Today in Iran, motorcycles and electric scooters have evolved from recreational vehicles or means of transportation associated with particular social classes into essential tools for earning a livelihood and for fast, inexpensive transportation. Nevertheless, the absence of a single, transparent procedure for issuing licenses to half of the country’s population has pushed women motorcyclists into […]...

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The Hijab and Modesty Law on a Challenging Path/ Roza Nateghi

The text of the Hijab and Modesty Law was released on December 1, 2024 (10 Azar 1403). Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament, had previously explained the delay in its release. While defending the law, he stated that its implementation had been postponed due to “events related to the year 1401.” He emphasized that […]...

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Final Approval of the Hijab and Chastity Bill Amidst Regional Tensions/ Roza Nateghi

The Hijab and Chastity Bill, which had remained dormant since the death of the former president, was recently revived, shocking the public. Ahmad Rastineh, spokesperson for the Cultural Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, and one of the most hardline parliament members, reignited the issue. Rastineh, a staunch supporter of the Hijab and Chastity Bill […]...

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The Light Plan; All of the Government Against Iranian Women / Morteza Hamounian

The claim of the commander of the national law enforcement is that the plan known as “Plan Noor”, “aimed at preserving the dignity of chastity and hijab and combating abnormalities throughout the country”, is being implemented by this command. (1) Noor is a plan that is apparently executed by the executive authority, but in reality […]...

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“Examining the Negative Social and Familial Effects of the “Noor Plan”; A Conversation with Fatemeh Mousavi Vaiyeh and Pedram Tahsini”

Without a doubt, what I see today on the streets of the country, especially in the capital, has no relation to “light”. What is being implemented under the name of “Light Plan” is, in other words, the same cultural cleansing that resulted in the death of Mahsa Amini and widespread protests across the country for […]...

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Hijab, a legal matter or a point of conflict between society and government?/ Alireza Goudarzi

In a classification, rights can be categorized into existing rights and desirable rights. What comes later and is compatible with its time, is desirable rights, and existing rights may not necessarily be compatible with current circumstances. However, what is recognized in society as legal norms and is referenced in courts, is existing rights. We may […]...

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Optional coverage is desired by the majority of society; not the “Noor” plan / Elaheh Amani.

The recent wave of suppressing women’s choice of clothing once again brings to mind the unsafe history of silencing, suppressing, harassing, denying, and expelling women from public spaces, especially the streets, in the past 45 years. The “Light Plan,” which has been implemented for a month now, once again tests the unsuccessful attempts of the […]...

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“Project Noor” and “Faraja”: Clear Violation of Legal Qualifications / Ehsan Haqiqat

The rule of law, one of the most important components and characteristics of modern societies, is considered. It is under the rule of law that the institutions of power, arising from the will of the public, are responsible for enforcing laws and are protected by this progressive principle. These institutions are limited and confined within […]...

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“Project Noor” is in conflict with the Charter of Citizenship Rights / Mohammad Hadi Jafarpour

Based on the principles of the constitution and legal and religious rules, no authority or entity in any position or situation has the right to issue orders or take actions without legal permission and against legal rules. This obvious and clear rule has been accepted and confirmed by all human societies since ancient times. Even […]...

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The Iranian civil society continues to support women’s rights / Hermoz Sharifian

In the past, I had trouble with the phrase “women’s rights” and would ask myself: Can “rights” have a gender? With a belief in “human rights”, women’s rights should also be seen within the same concept and respected. But in a meeting with lawyers, especially experts in “fundamental rights”, I learned that women, and at […]...

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The veil of tomorrow’s revolution; changing the customs of society with Ponz/ the hope of progress.

Photos, especially those taken during historical events, are one of the best storytellers in their silence. From February 1, 1979, and the arrival of Ayatollah Khomeini in Iran, dozens, if not hundreds, of photos have been captured. The diversity and variety of the attendees, both politically and in terms of lifestyle, can be seen with […]...

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