The prison under the microscope shows the state of a society / Kaveh Shirzad

If we want to understand what goes on beneath the surface of a society and what the social, political, and cultural realities of a society are, we can look at its prisons. Prisons are a reflection of the entire society. The behavior that is exhibited in prisons with an inmate deprived of freedom can also […]...

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Changing prisons and the right to a healthy environment for prisoners/ Abdullah Bai Lashki

“Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of the judiciary, recently mentioned in a meeting of the administrative council of Alborz province that the judiciary and specifically the prison organization suffer greatly from overcrowding in prisons. With the high density in prisons, it is no longer possible to carry out effective cultural activities to socialize prisoners. However, […]...

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The transfer of prisons outside of cities; double suffering for families and children / Hamed Farmand

In the past weeks, the head of the judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran has emphasized again on the transfer of Rajai Shahr and Qazalhasar prisons outside of cities. The governor of Alborz province has also identified the presence of four “sensitive and important” prisons in this province and the gathering of families around […]...

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A Look at Different Detention Centers in Iran / Mohammad Hadi Jafarpour

Most legal systems have drawn upon religious ideas or based on certain principles and theories presented by social scientists and even philosophers, the term “punishment” and “penalty” have been interpreted as a social reaction defined by the government. From ancient times to the present, various forms of punishment against violators of civil rights and moral […]...

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The policy of transferring prisons to the outskirts of cities in Iran; improving urban areas or increasing prison capacity? / Mo’in Khazaei

It was December 2001 when the Islamic Consultative Assembly in Iran passed a law that obligated the government and the organization of prisons, correctional and rehabilitation facilities to sell prisons within cities in order to provide conditions for transferring prisons outside of cities. According to this law, titled “The Law of Transferring Prisons and Correctional […]...

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Rajai Shahr, one of the worst prisons in Iran; why is it closing down?/ Rezvaneh Mohammadi

The closure of prisons in Iran and the transfer of prisoners to other prisons in the province or new buildings – especially in recent years – is an unprecedented matter. In fact, according to the Sixth Development Plan, the Prison Organization and Correctional and Rehabilitation Measures of the country are obligated to expedite the transfer […]...

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Bitter and Sweet Economy of Iran in 1402/ Amir Aghaei

In the year 1401, Iran’s economy experienced one of the toughest and most challenging periods after the revolution. In this year, at both macro and micro levels, the country faced unprecedented challenges; issues related to politics, both domestically and internationally, further exacerbated the economic challenges of the country. The continuation of inflation over 40%, the […]...

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“Emigration and looting of ancient artifacts and cultural and artistic heritage of Iran / Keyumars Amiri”

Ancient artifacts and cultural and artistic heritage of each land are the identity and foundation of that land and its people, and are among the valuable treasures and unique legacies of every nation in various fields. It is necessary to preserve and protect them. The remnants of past civilizations in Iran, such as the Medes, […]...

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Why has Iran not signed the Safe Schools Declaration? / Elaheh Amani

Serial poisoning of female students in Iran with chemical gas, according to published reports, began on December 9th from schools in Qom and reached 33 cities and 17 provinces in Iran, and affected more than seven thousand students, and it is said that some of these teenagers have been killed. The right to education, health, […]...

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Sampad, a border that earns the title of sharp-minded/ Azizeh Anzari

Sampad Schools, founded by Dr. Iraj Broumand in 1976, started its work in Tehran with the aim of progress and development of the country. Now, under the name of National Organization for Exceptional Talents (Sampad), it is active in approximately 700 centers and has nearly 150,000 students in different levels of education throughout Iran. In […]...

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