In the days when the hope for the rise of the Phoenix of peace and freedom from the ashes of war and instability in the Middle East slowly turns into a distant dream, the question of why such a situation has arisen is almost forgotten. Why can’t we think about the root problems related to human rights in these countries? Rights such as the right to live according to one’s own principles, ownership of one’s own body and beliefs, and being recognized as a citizen who must be respected by the government and people, regardless of their way of life. This is while news of attacks on girls’ schools in Afghanistan, acid attacks in Pakistan, religious executions in Saudi Arabia, and attacks on non-Shiite religious sites in Iran have become normal and commonplace, and perhaps hearing these news no longer affects the listeners as it did in the past. But what are the main reasons that have made human rights activism so difficult in Middle Eastern countries? How much do the citizens of the Middle East demand modern citizenship

Human rights cannot be defined by some governments, but rather they are a reflection of the limitless understanding of the divine that these governments are supposed to execute. Therefore, as a human rights activist, you can only engage in activities related to human rights within the boundaries of religious laws, and even then, with the interpretation that the government has of them. In some cases, you will be forced not to use the term “human rights” due to its political implications. In such circumstances, human rights activists are essentially philanthropists who are engaged in charitable activities for the sake of pleasing God. In such conditions, there will be no room for academic work or organized activities that can encourage parts of society with humanistic motivations, nor will there be any innovation or effort to improve the cultural aspects that violate human rights in society. In fact, human rights activism will become a luxury and virtual commodity that will not have any real impact or necessary results. It should be noted that it is not enough to simply take

Why even displaying these images in the media is prohibited in order to prevent the society from becoming dark and associating with the enemy, the impact of such activities is undeniable at least in terms of information dissemination. However, it seems that in a country like Iran, only this type of activity is recognized as human rights activism, even in unofficial media outlets. This situation cannot provide assistance to vulnerable individuals, and in this situation, human rights activists face the greatest difficulties. They are not faced with a choice between Islamic and modern human rights, but between being active and accepting its high costs, or giving up on their activism. Many choose to remain active and pay the price, a path that offers no solution other than hoping for its effectiveness. It seems that human rights activism in a country like Iran is essentially political activism in opposition to the government’s behavior in the social sphere, and its success can only be achieved through political reforms or future revolutionary changes. This hope may be in vain, but it should not