Hearing the harmony of “My Childhood Friend” in the streets of Tehran is enough to transport each of us to the passionate and enthusiastic days of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Those were the days when gatherings, mostly in university settings or with the presence of young people outside of the university, would culminate […]...

When I wanted to write about the dual or multiple approaches of the Islamic Republic of Iran towards gatherings of supporters, opponents, or protesters, my initial decision was not to refer to the laws of the Islamic Republic. This is because the Islamic Republic of Iran is not even bound by its own enacted laws […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

“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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

“این عکس یک پسر کوچک در حال بازی در پارک است.” “This photo shows a little boy playing in the park.” Reza Alijani The issuance of a cruel death sentence for Mohammad Ali Taheri once again highlights the issue of torture, punishment, and even execution for “belief” in the judicial and security system of the […]...

“این عکس یک آیتم جذاب است” This photo is an attractive item. “Shahed Alavi” Article 23 of the Iranian Constitution prohibits the inspection of beliefs, and Article 24 of the same law states that publications and media are free to express ideas that do not violate the principles of Islam and public rights. Article 25 […]...

There is no Farsi text provided to translate. Please provide the text for an accurate translation. Mohammad Moghimi The death sentence for Mr. Mohammad Ali Taheri has been issued based on Article 286 of the Islamic Penal Code, approved in 2013. This article states: “Anyone who extensively commits a crime against the physical integrity of […]...