The issue of rising gasoline prices has once again been raised in our country’s public sphere. According to previous expectations, government officials have vehemently denied any increase in the price of this strategic commodity, but based on past experiences, public concerns about the high cost of gasoline are not entirely unfounded. On the other hand, […]...

The topic of discussion in the monthly magazine “Khat-e-Solh” with “Mostafa Tork Hamedani”, a lawyer and legal expert, is the issue of accountability of the government towards its citizens. He seeks the right to accountability in the eighth principle of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran and in the matter of enjoining good […]...

“The person who stabbed my dear mother in the chest and killed her so brutally, has said that we always carried out such missions by invoking “Ya Zahra” and this time they did the same. It is written that they were performing ablution. They turned my father’s body (or at the same time they were […]...

The goal of this article is to familiarize with the key role and function of whistleblowers in holding the government accountable, especially in appointed and bureaucratic sectors. Whistleblowing by a government employee from within a governmental institution is not only an act in the realm of media and news, but also a crucial element in […]...

Who is the government (in the broad sense) primarily accountable to? The answer is clear on one side and dark on the other. According to international law, the government (State) must be accountable to other governments for some of its actions. Unfortunately, the Islamic Republic of Iran has not done much to contribute to the […]...

The use of sanctions to deal with and bring enemies to their knees is a practice that has been prevalent since ancient times. Perhaps one of the most famous examples of sanctions in ancient Greece is the Pericles Decree in 432 BC. This decree prohibited the entry of products from “Megara” (a city in present-day […]...

From the beginning of the 19th century, when mass media, newspapers, and journalism emerged, all social fields from politics and culture to art and sports were influenced by this amazing phenomenon and found a new path towards progress and, in some cases, reached glory. Politics may have become entangled with journalism more than any other […]...

The Human Rights Landscape in Iran has cast a long and disturbing shadow on the international stage for several decades. Reports of severe violations, including restrictions on freedom of expression, unfair trials, and mistreatment of political activists, have sparked intense debates about the effectiveness of international organizations and global calls to pressure the Iranian government […]...

Responsiveness of officials to the people demonstrates the demands of citizens at the forefront of governance and introduces leaders as servants of the people in action. Through the principle of accountability, not only can the demands of citizens be obtained in a desirable manner, but the legitimacy of the political system will also significantly face […]...

Laws that are not enforced, facilities that are handed over to the private sector in the city, and budget cuts. The citizenship and human rights of individuals with disabilities are not considered in Iran and it seems that they are caught in the problems of the government, budget shortages, and chaotic privatization. The people of […]...

Every year on the calendar, one day (10th of August – equivalent to 1st of August) is dedicated to the World Childfree Day (2) to support and understand individuals and couples who have chosen not to have children. This day was first recognized in 1973 by the organization “National Organization for Non-Parents” (3). The goal […]...

The Resalat Qarz al-Hasaneh Bank emphasizes its role in providing interest-free loans and receiving a two percent profit in its advertisements. These advertisements have led to long lines in some provinces of the country to receive these facilities, but this is not entirely true. The use of cheap money and depositing with a rate of […]...