“Freedom of societies, Zahedan, and the factor for the survival of democracies / Ali Afshari”

Freedom of societies and gatherings is an important element in democracy that is necessary both during times of stability and in transitional periods. It serves as a facilitator and platform for activities aimed at establishing popular sovereignty. As stated in Article 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “Everyone has the right to freedom […]...

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“Freedom of assembly” according to the Constitution of the Islamic Republic / Shahin Sadegh Zadeh Milani

No text was provided. Please provide the Farsi text to be translated. Shahin Sadeghzadeh Milan During the street protests following the controversial 2009 election, supporters of the Green Movement repeatedly expressed that according to Article 27 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, peaceful demonstrations were allowed and government forces had no right […]...

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Step by Step: The History and Legal System of Unemployment in Post-Revolution Iran / Ali Kalai

Let me start with a personal memory. On December 13, 2007, during a gathering of freedom-seeking and equality-seeking students, I was arrested near Tehran University. After being transferred to the Ministry of Intelligence’s follow-up office and sitting blindfolded in front of a wall for several hours, it was time for my preliminary interrogation. I went […]...

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Gender notes / Right to assembly / Elaheh Amani

“Freedom does not come from me or you, but it can and in fact happens from the relationship between us and among us.” Judith Butler. Freedom of assembly and peaceful gathering is one of the provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This right should be respected for all citizens regardless of the location […]...

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“Freedom of assembly is one of the characteristics of democracy; with a look at the rights of Iran and international documents.” – Mohammad Mohabi

Differentiation between civil gatherings and government gatherings. The nature of the right to collective protest, or march and gathering, as a natural right, has its roots in freedom of expression and is always a powerful political force in establishing a system in conflict and challenge. Marching is considered a serious determination and will of the […]...

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An overview of Article 301 of the Islamic Penal Code and the concept of discrimination in punishment / Farshid Rafougaran

A while ago, a repetitive and painful news about the murder of a son by his father and the impossibility of retribution due to legal obstacles was published in the media of the country. The fact that harsh and life-depriving punishments have not been effective and useful in reducing heinous crimes is evident from statistics […]...

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Special Report: Step-by-Step Guide to Ending Child Marriage in Iran/ Raiheh Mozaffarian

Statistics show that in Iran today, a large number of parents and courts use the possibility provided by Article 1041 for the benefit of the community and make decisions for the future of children. Article 1041: “Marriage of a girl under 13 years old and a boy under 15 years old is subject to the […]...

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User tracking through “browser fingerprinting”; ways to protect privacy / Mostafa Rahmani

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a non-profit, international organization founded in America. This foundation has various activities, including providing funding for legal defense in courts, providing information for courts, defending individuals and new technologies against legal threats that are baseless or misleading, exposing government misconduct, guiding governments and courts, organizing political activities and mass […]...

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The necessity of mandatory genetic testing before marriage / Nazila Rostamzadeh

Nowadays, pre-marital genetic counseling has become a very necessary and essential step. Genetic counseling and, if necessary, genetic testing can prevent the occurrence of many congenital and genetic diseases, and reduce the possibility of giving birth to infants with congenital defects (mental and physical disabilities). Genetic tests have different types, each with a different cost; […]...

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Mysticism Circle; about 300 arrests, 52 years of imprisonment and 550 lashes.

The Peace Line Monthly – Mohammad Ali Taheri, who has been in detention since 14 Ordibehesht of the year 1390 (May 2011) and recently, after the violation of his first death sentence in the Supreme Court, has been again sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court on charges of “spreading corruption on earth”. He is […]...

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