From Rominato Nian: Homeless Children in Unsafe Homes and the Failure of the Support System/ Golaleh Yousefi

The tragedy of Nian’s death, a seven-year-old girl from Boukan who lost her life under the torture of her father’s girlfriend and brother, once again exposed the deep wounds of vulnerable children in the face of domestic violence. This event is not an exception, but another link in the long chain of child abuse that […]...

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Loss of Safe Space for Women and Girls in Iran / Elaheh Amani

Sexual harassment and abuse in schools and universities, workplaces, private and government institutions, civil society organizations, and even in virtual spaces, has been one of the major challenges that has shifted from the margins to the center of discussions about various forms of gender-based violence over the past three decades. However, it still poses a […]...

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Iranian Hospitality in the Shadow of Forced Poverty of Economy and Culture/ Amir Abbas Kalehr

Many people outside of Iran tell me that they want to travel to Iran. They say, “We want to go see Iran. We’ve heard that Iranians make delicious food.” Most of them also say that, in addition to the food and desserts, they want to go and see the tourist attractions in Iran. They say […]...

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Let’s not ignore the issue of addiction among women and youth / Elaheh Amani.

Becoming addicted, like poverty, is one of the serious problems and bitter and undeniable realities. The policies of different countries around the world to combat the growing trend of addiction are very diverse, but addiction in women – which is on the rise in Iran and the world – has not been seriously addressed by […]...

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Violence against women in the world and its shameless and bold face in Iran / Elahe Amani

November 25th, which coincides with December 4th, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Violence against women is the root cause of gender inequality and the most widespread and pervasive symbol of human rights violations in the world. Despite the fact that sixty-three years have passed since the assassination of the […]...

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The Psychological Effects of Mandatory Military Service on Youth/ Saba Alaleh

Definitely in our family, friends or acquaintances, we have someone or some people who have one of their main concerns and anxieties to be exempt from mandatory military service, and we have probably seen people who have made every effort – whether by paying high costs or enduring difficult consequences – to avoid entering this […]...

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What impact does sexual and gender education have on the identity of children and adolescents? / Ava Dabagh

Tell me who I am. Gender is an inseparable part of many people’s lives. In addition to the fact that quality education in line with international standards is necessary for children and adolescents in this area, access to such education is also considered one of their rights. Children need to receive education about sexual orientations, […]...

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Gender equality advancements in 2021 / Elaheh Amani

The year 2021 was one of the most challenging years for women around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the vulnerability of women and deepened economic and social disparities. Globally, the work conditions for women became more limited due to the economic downturn. Women’s jobs in the service sector, along with a sharp decline in […]...

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Notes on Narratives of Violence in the World and Iran / Elaheh Amani

Violence, assault, and sexual harassment are some of the most heinous forms of human rights violations that continue to occur in the 21st century world, across the globe. While the majority of victims are women and girls, sexual violence also affects men, boys, and individuals with diverse sexual identities. According to the World Health Organization, […]...

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Dr. Asghar Kiyani: Hiding sexual assault leads to criminals taking advantage/ Ali Kalai

This is a picture of a beautiful flower. Conversation with Ali Kalai Conversation with Dr. Asghar Keyhan Nia, writer, university professor, and family counselor who has appeared multiple times on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, was both easy and challenging. Easy because this well-known writer kindly answered our questions, and challenging because we had […]...

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Confronting the Epidemic of Violence and Assault/ Saeed Modani

The translation of the Farsi text is: “This is a caption.” Saeed Madani “The world will never achieve peace unless people have security in their daily lives.” This short phrase at the beginning of the United Nations Human Development Report illustrates that a sense of security is a crucial indicator of social well-being and also […]...

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یSex and Power: A Reflection on Sex Politics in the Islamic Republic/ Omid Shamsi

This is not a complete sentence, so it cannot be accurately translated. It appears to be a caption for an image, which reads: “Attachment 7397, aligned to the right, with a width of 96.” Hope Shams The relationship between power and sex is undeniable, both in natural primitive societies and in modern civilized societies. The […]...

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