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Debate between filter makers and filter breakers/ Ali Ajami

The spread of internet and virtual space has led to the growth of the phenomenon of filtering and censorship, and the fight against filtering and attempts to bypass it have been equally prevalent. However, filtering and censorship in virtual space is not an occurrence exclusive to Iran and the Islamic Republic; almost all governments, for […]...

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By: Ali Ajami
January 23, 2015

A discourse on virtual security and human rights / Ali Kalai

Perhaps in many moments that have passed in human history, after wars, there have been times when humans have presented new definitions for new situations; in fact, after each encounter, it seems that an effort has been made to learn and with the presence of objectivity in the historical process, human mentality has also taken […]...

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By: Ali Kalaei
January 23, 2015

“Confronting Cyber Crimes at the International Level / Masoumeh Sharifi”

Regarding cyberspace, a complete and definitive definition has not yet been presented, but based on multiple definitions, it can be said that “cyber” is a prefix that refers to activities related to computers and electronics. According to one of these definitions, “cyberspace is an operational domain that utilizes information through interconnected systems and their integrated […]...

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By: Masoumeh Sharifi
January 23, 2015

“Hidden AIDS and lack of sexual education in schools/ Mohammad Habibi”

Like previous years, this year too, numerous news about education and schools in Iran were published on news agencies’ telegrams and caught the attention of experts. However, a bitter and shocking news that was expected to attract more attention, was soon removed from the media’s attention circle due to the efforts of education officials to […]...

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By: Mohammad Habibi
January 23, 2015

Iran is the largest prison in the world for internet activists/ Behnaz Mortezaei.

The Cyber Police of Iran, also known as FATA, is a specialized unit of the law enforcement force of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Its duty is to control the cyber space, including combating moral offenses and confronting opponents of the Iranian government, particularly after the unrest following the 2009 presidential election. This unit was […]...

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By: Behnaz Mortazavi
January 23, 2015

Violence and Spirituality/ Abdolhamid Masoumi Tehrani

At first, it must be emphasized that the individuals who currently hold power are promoters of violence among the people. However, if we look at our cultural past over the past few decades, we will find that the righteousness of religion and faith has essentially lost its meaning and significance in our culture, and unfortunately, […]...

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By: Abdulhamid Masoumi Tehrani
December 25, 2014

Alternate punishment for acid attackers/ Mohammad Olyaie-Fard

The first legal draft related to acid attacks was passed in February 1959. This law stipulates that “anyone who intentionally causes the death of someone by spraying acid or any other chemical compounds will be sentenced to death. If the victim suffers permanent disability or loss of one of their senses, the perpetrator will be […]...

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By: Mohammad Olyaee‌Fard
December 25, 2014

A cunning game called Hidden Violence/ Mohsen Mohammadi Nia

Once, a 50-year-old woman came into my counseling office without an appointment and said, “Doctor, I have been to a psychiatric hospital and they told me to admit myself; I am a seemingly happy woman in the eyes of everyone, my friends and family, but they all envy my situation and circumstances. My husband has […]...

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By: Mohsen Mohammadi‌nia
December 25, 2014

Enjoining good and forbidding evil and the authority of religious identity/ Behzad Mehrani

“Enjoining good and forbidding evil holds a special place in the intellectual and practical framework of Muslims. Although this action is not a religious decree, it is considered a fundamental principle in Islamic jurisprudence. Many Muslims believe that performing these two actions is necessary for the preservation and survival of the religion’s essence and foundation. […]...

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By: Behzad Mehrani
December 25, 2014

A difficult and harsh year for women in Iran/ Ali Kalai

The issue of violence in Iran is not a problem of today or yesterday. Stories of violent behaviors, especially towards women, are a reflection of the past years in Iran. Whenever an action or behavior is perceived as an act of violence, the perpetrator is evaluated and understood as a violent human being. In this […]...

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By: Ali Kalaei
December 25, 2014

Reflection on the Evidence and Lack of Evidence of the Crime of Insulting the Prophet/ Commander Davoudi

“Sab” in the dictionary means cursing. (Dehkhoda Dictionary) However, in other dictionaries, “sab” is also mentioned as meaning condemnation and damnation. (Moein Dictionary) Cursing the Prophet (Islam’s messenger), cursing the infallible Imams (twelve pure Imams), and cursing the infallibles (the Prophet, the twelve Imams, and Fatima Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet) as well as […]...

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By: Amir Salar Davoodi
December 25, 2014

The material benefits of destroying the cultural heritage of the Bahá’ís / Samuel Bakhtiyari

Cultural heritage is not just a representation of history, but it also reflects different perspectives such as the ideologies of the people of that land, national achievements, romantic ideas, creativity, art, economy, and politics. This heritage, whether it be historical buildings, protected spaces and landscapes, is always at risk of destruction due to the passage […]...

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By: Samuel Bakhtiyari
December 25, 2014