On the eve of the thirteenth presidential election in Iran, while twenty-four years have passed since the beginning of reforms without any positive achievements, we are witnessing various reactions from this faction of the government. The leaders and prominent figures of the reformist movement, who have lost their interests and positions in the Islamic Republic […]...

In the government of the Islamic Republic, we witness that dealing with unofficial religious minorities (such as Persian Christians, Baha’is, Yarsanis, etc.) is carried out in two ways: direct and security measures, as well as indirect measures and serious social deprivation, with the aim of eliminating them. However, being in groups that are systematically discriminated […]...

The systematic and systematic confiscation and destruction of churches throughout the country by the Islamic Republic government is a well-documented fact in the 43-year history of this government. The issue of confiscation, destruction, and sealing of churches (some of which are considered historical buildings) is not just a religious issue or related to the Christian […]...

On January 8, 2020, the Ukrainian plane carrying 176 passengers was shot down by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards with at least two missiles, causing the death of all 176 people (including a 7-month-old fetus). The Islamic Republic and its supporters, both inside and outside the country, denied shooting down the passenger plane for three days […]...

Hovsepian Mehr, born on January 6, 1945, was an Iranian-Armenian priest, bishop of the Assemblies of God churches in Iran, and a human rights activist in the field of religious freedom. He was particularly known for his efforts to overturn the death sentence and secure the release of Pastor Mehdi Dibaj, and ultimately, his name […]...

With the emergence and spread of the coronavirus in the world, numerous articles and discussions have been conducted to critique, examine, and analyze its impact on human societies. From its effects on diplomatic and international relations to economic and sociological issues, the specific effects on the educated class in Iran have also been focused on, […]...

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Economic crises, especially in recent years and with the spread of the coronavirus virus, have greatly affected all aspects of human life and have also caused serious problems in meeting basic needs. In the midst of this, vulnerable and marginalized groups have faced even more pressure and serious damages, including sexual minorities. Sexual minorities, due […]...

Despite the fact that individual and social happiness are very important rights and needs and strongly influence various aspects of human life, they have received less attention and have not been the subject of analytical discussions and debates. The right and need for a proper response to them is both a cause and a result […]...

Hossein Biouk is a journalist and social activist from Afghanistan, currently living in Kabul. He has organized book festivals and introduced the poetry collection “Let’s Forget the Gun” by Mahmoud Jafari, translated Afghan novels into Arabic, and collaborated with Mohammad Hossein Mohammadi, a prominent Afghan writer and storyteller, in compiling two story collections. He is […]...

Retirees, as a part of the working class, have always been discriminated against and deprived of their rights. Retirees, who were once active workers, are now being exploited both during their employment and in retirement. The written laws in the Islamic Republic provide a situation where a powerful minority, who have no understanding of the […]...

Religion has always been a highly debated topic throughout history. In every period of time, in different countries and regions, and regardless of events that may have had no connection to religion, different opinions have formed in the minds of the general public and intellectuals about religion; sometimes evoking favorable feelings and sometimes feelings of […]...