“Rousha” gathered all the remaining strength in her numb body and pushed it into her legs. With a heavy kick, she threw her boss off the two-seater couch. She huddled in a corner and screamed, “Uncle! Have you gone mad?” These were just some of the toughest nights in Rousha’s life as a secretary. This […]...

The occurrence of violence against women in society is a sign of one message, and that is nothing but the growth of violence at the societal level. Therefore, it does not matter who the victim of violence is; whether it is a woman, child, worker, teacher, student, or someone who is protesting for their livelihood. […]...

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is necessary to first delve into the history of this day before addressing the issue of honor killings. In 1999, the United Nations officially recognized November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, in honor […]...

The following note is only an attempt to emphasize a specific type of examination of gender discrimination against women in the workplace and occupational environments. Although it may seem insignificant for you to acknowledge any type of discrimination against women, do not speak of the systematic patriarchal discrimination that is prevalent in all spheres. However, […]...

At first, it is necessary to understand the concept of violence and its psychological aspect correctly, and alongside its definition, to recognize its various types in order to be able to place our chosen model and subject in its specific category. Because from a psychological perspective, it is very important to categorize topics; as all […]...

In the definition of violence, it can be said that it is a general set of behaviors that one person performs towards another person, which causes various damages including physical, psychological, and sexual damages, and is caused by multiple cultural, social, and economic factors. Given the special conditions of the patriarchal culture, severe economic problems, […]...

Economic violence includes creating or attempting to create financial dependence on a person by controlling their financial resources, preventing access to money, income discrimination, etc. Work can be defined as performing tasks that involve mental and physical effort and its goal is to produce goods and services that meet human needs. Domestic violence against women […]...

In 2021, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is the theme of the year. In 1991, 25 women from northern and southern countries launched this campaign. This movement has been one of the most sustainable and successful civil campaigns against gender-based violence in the world, and over the past 30 years, more than […]...

Throughout the history of Iran, from ancient times to the early 14th century AH, slaves (slaves, concubines, and eunuchs) were considered as part of Iranian society and were used in various social, economic, political, and military fields. From the end of the first century AH onwards, with the expansion of Muslim conquests in regions such […]...

Gender-based violence or violence against women is a global pandemic that affects one in three women throughout their lifetime from childhood to old age. The direct, indirect, visible, and hidden harms of violence against women and girls, and finding solutions to assess and combat it, have been brought to the forefront of human rights discussions […]...

For women, the water crisis is a personal issue. This is because girls and women are primarily responsible for obtaining clean drinking water, preparing food, and maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of their families on a global level. Women and girls face numerous risks in obtaining water; they must travel long distances, are at risk […]...

Minireh Arabshahi is a civil activist and one of the opponents of mandatory hijab in Iran. She was previously a radio health program host for two years and also worked as a radio playwright during that time. This civil activist has also been active as a reporter in social programs focusing on child labor. Prior […]...