Religious Minorities
A Reflection on the Bitter Reality of Death Penalty in Iran/Siamak Malmohamadi
Sources. The historical data for this writing has been taken from two sources: 1- “The Anatomy of Contemporary Massacre in Iran, from Bab to Khavaran”; Mehrdad Emanat; Bibisi Farsi 2- An interview with Monireh Baradaran titled “The Destruction of Mass Graves is an International Crime”....
Read moreJoseph Houspian; It was my father’s broken body/Conversation with Mary Mohammadi
Hovsepian Mehr, born on January 6, 1945, was an Iranian-Armenian priest, bishop of the Assemblies of God churches in Iran, and a human rights activist in the field of religious freedom. He was particularly known for his efforts to overturn the death sentence and secure the release of Pastor Mehdi Dibaj, and ultimately, his name […]...
Read moreThe key to solving minority issues lies in the hands of the political system; a conversation with Ahmad Bakharai/Conversation with Simin Rouzgar.
In Iran, there are minorities that have significant differences compared to the official and recognized minorities, such as the black community in southern Iran, the Khavari people in Khorasan, the Maraghi people in Almut, the nomadic Koli people, and other groups that may not have been studied or researched yet. These minorities do not have […]...
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By: Simin RouzgardChristians in chain killings; Conversation with the son of Hossein Soodmand Radkani, executed priest/Mary Mohammadi
The Islamic Republic government is among those governments that seriously and continuously violate the human rights and rights of religious, spiritual, and ideological minorities. Furthermore, through various forms of pressure and discriminatory actions, it creates difficult conditions for these minorities. The extent of these pressures ranges from depriving them of social and citizenship rights, such […]...
Read moreHope for Architects: Rouhani showed his deceptive face / Beloved Trust
This is a caption این یک عنوان است. This is a caption. Delbar Tokhali Seventh Golestan Street in Tehran had turned into a war zone; on one side were the police and security forces, and on the other side were the steadfast Gonabadis. The clashes began when the security forces imposed restrictions on the movements […]...
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By: Delbar TavakoliA brief look at the dynasty of the blessings of God and the sufferings of its years/ The spark of Tabrizi’s brilliance.
This is a picture of a flower. Shiraz Tabrizi Sparkle Sufism, mysticism, asceticism, and some other names refer to a school of Islam that, based on the teachings of each chain of this school – which I will refer to as Sufism – believes in the different sects of Islam that the commandments of religion […]...
Read moreViolence in Myanmar and the necessity of amending the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran / Farshid Rafogaran
This is not a complete sentence, so it cannot be accurately translated. It appears to be a caption for an image, but without context it is impossible to provide an accurate translation. Please provide the full text for an accurate translation. Farshid Rafougaran Burning, beating, torture, rape and widespread massacre of men, women, children, elderly […]...
Read moreThe golden opportunity of having Molavi Abdolhamid for the Sunni community and Iran; in conversation with Taghi Rahmani/ Simin Rouzgard.
Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Taqi Rahmani, a writer and member of the National Religious Activists Council, who has spent nearly one-third of his life in prison, is a familiar figure among civil activists. He has firsthand experience of facing deprivation and underdevelopment in Sistan and Baluchestan, as well as interacting with Molavi Abdulhamid, the […]...
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By: Simin RouzgardThe Waves of Persecution and Harassment of Christians in Iran/ By Rob Duncan
Following the arrests of Christians in Iran clearly shows that in recent years, Iranian government authorities have targeted the Christian community for suppression. Reports indicate that from May to August 2016, 79 Christian citizens were arrested and a large number of them were interrogated and sent to prison. It is believed that many arrests have […]...
Read moreViolation of human dignity and spreading hatred against Baha’is; in conversation with Dr. Farhad Sabetan / Simin Roozgar.
Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Bahá’ís in Iran can be considered as the most marginalized individuals. They are not only deprived of the right to education in universities and higher education centers, or the right to employment in government offices, but they also face various insults and humiliations in their daily lives. Even after their […]...
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By: Simin RouzgardMinorities and activists; in conversation with Dian Alai and Simin Fahandj, two representatives of the international Bahai community.
It is not hidden that the rights of citizens in Iran have been continuously violated after the revolution. Today, this violation of rights has become a clear concern for the international community and civil society in Iran; to the extent that the violation of the rights of citizens is a major part of human rights […]...
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