Women Rights

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May 22, 2026

Women Rights

Message from Women Prisoners: Issuing the death sentence, revenge of the government from women/ Nasim Mogharab

During the short period since the issuance of the death sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi and Parichehr Azizi, multiple statements have been released in protest against the issuance of these sentences and the danger of similar sentences being issued for Vida Movahedi and Nasim Gholami Simiari. Paying attention to the letters and analyses published by imprisoned […]...

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Created By: Nasim Mogharab
August 22, 2024

Is society’s sensitivity towards death sentences enough?/ Zahra Bagheri-Shad

The issuing of death sentences for Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, and Parisa Azizi, a social worker, is seen by many human rights activists as part of the ongoing war against women that the Islamic Republic has intensified in the past two years. It is a reaction to the widespread women’s movement in Iran and […]...

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Created By: Zahra Bagheri‌shad
August 22, 2024

Who signed the execution order of “Pakhsan Azizi”? / Morteza Hamounian

118 years have passed since the Constitutional Revolution in Iran; a revolution that one of its ideals was to achieve “fairness” through the people. But the problem is that since then, whenever there has been oppression and rights have been violated, they have either ignored the law or created a legal garment by force; a […]...

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Created By: Morteza Hamounian
August 22, 2024

The War of Women Against the Oppressive Government Machine / Banafsheh Jamali

A 14-year-old girl, while hiding behind an electrical kiosk, is trembling and staring in awe at the approaching Basij forces. The Basij forces stand up and the officers start marching, rushing towards the girl. The young girl fights back against the officers’ punches and kicks, but the large number of officers has her terrified. Some […]...

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Created By: Banafsheh Jamali
August 22, 2024

“Intervention of repentance in judicial matters and reminding of repentance; conversation with Sadegheh Vasemghi/ Ali Kalaii”

In the first half of Tir month 1403, in the aftermath of the helicopter crash of Ebrahim Raisi and preparations for the election of the 14th government of the Islamic Republic, the head of the judiciary announced a set of guidelines that, if discussed in a different context, could have sparked many debates and opinions. […]...

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Created By: Ali Kalaei
July 22, 2024

“The system of the Islamic Republic and the promises of the medical community to women / Elaheh Amani”

The early presidential elections in Iran in 1403 (2024-2025) are noteworthy in several aspects. According to official statistics, a considerable portion of the population did not participate in these elections. Additionally, the lack of accurate statistics on gender and sexuality distinguishes these elections from those in other parts of the world. According to official admissions, […]...

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Created By: Elahe Amani
July 22, 2024

Sanitary pad in prison: Pressure and shame/ Athena Daeemi

Monthly period, or menstruation, is an inseparable part of our lives as women. For various reasons, our monthly bleeding may be heavy or light, it may last longer and in some cases, up to 10 days, or women may experience bleeding twice a month in times of stress, mental pressure, or even seasonal changes. As […]...

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Created By: Atena Daemi
July 18, 2024

The Do’s and Don’ts of Women in Prison; A Conversation with Alieh Shekarbigi/ Pedram Tahsini

By looking at the statistics, we will realize that the number of convicted women in courts and subsequently the female prison population is growing. However, less attention has been paid to their issues and problems upon their return to society. Neglecting this important issue has always increased concerns about the mental health of these individuals, […]...

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Created By: Admin
June 21, 2024

Nayereh Tavakoli: Women are disproportionately criminalized/ Ali Kalaei

Discrimination against women can be seen in various forms and situations in the country, but it seems that when it comes to prisons and female suspects and criminals, this discrimination becomes even more severe. For this reason, and to examine this issue from a sociological perspective, the monthly journal “Khat-e-Solh” turned to Nireh Tavakoli, a […]...

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Created By: Admin
June 21, 2024

After freedom, the prison becomes a purifying light.

Last year, it was these very days that the news of Sepideh Farahan’s suicide, a former political prisoner, made headlines. A suspicious and shocking death that, according to her friends, was a voluntary suicide. Sepideh had said in her interviews that during her time in Evin Prison, the detention center of the Ministry of Intelligence, […]...

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Created By: Motahreh Goonei
June 21, 2024

The narrative of women about the tragic situation of Shapour Detention Center / Nafiseh Sharafeddini.

“It was around 5 in the morning. I had severe period pain and since they had detained me in front of my house, I didn’t have any money to buy sanitary pads. I called out “Sir” in a low voice to open the door. He opened the door and I told him I didn’t have […]...

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Created By: Nafiseh Sharafaldini
June 21, 2024