In the past, I had trouble with the phrase “women’s rights” and would ask myself: Can “rights” have a gender? With a belief in “human rights”, women’s rights should also be seen within the same concept and respected. But in a meeting with lawyers, especially experts in “fundamental rights”, I learned that women, and at […]...

Photos, especially those taken during historical events, are one of the best storytellers in their silence. From February 1, 1979, and the arrival of Ayatollah Khomeini in Iran, dozens, if not hundreds, of photos have been captured. The diversity and variety of the attendees, both politically and in terms of lifestyle, can be seen with […]...

In recent years, Iranian society has witnessed a renewed effort to enforce strict regulations regarding the dress code and hijab for women in public spaces. These actions, aimed at imposing a specific type of dress on women, have sparked significant debates both domestically and internationally. This article aims to examine the recent actions of the […]...

“We didn’t even have one case of objection towards the implementation of the light plan.” These are the words of Majid Mirahmadi, the Deputy Minister of Interior Security. Not seeing the high volume of criticism and protest against the implementation of a rushed plan is happening while a significant portion of these criticisms are not […]...

Considering the fact that the Islamic Republic system is an ideological system, the entry of Tehran municipality under the leadership of Alireza Zakani into the project known as “Noor” to accompany the broad and long arm of the law enforcement forces as the main executive arm of this project seems logical. But is the logic […]...

The plan known as “Noor Plan” for the improvement of women’s hijab status, initiated by Faraja on April 14th of this year; a plan that has put the hands of the police and affiliated forces on women and has escalated street violence, invasion of women’s privacy and security, and trampling their dignity in streets and […]...

On May 28th (8th of Khordad) is World Menstrual Hygiene Day; a day designated for educating about menstrual hygiene. The reason for choosing this date is that May is the fifth month of the year and many women experience bleeding for an average of five days each month, and the menstrual cycle is usually 28 […]...

In most societies, the decision to end a pregnancy is more influenced by tradition, patriarchy, and the dominant religion of the community than the pregnant person’s own wishes – who carries the embryo in their body. Most Abrahamic religions do not consider women as having an independent identity, and instead, the law and then the […]...

Sexual harassment and abuse in schools and universities, workplaces, private and government institutions, civil society organizations, and even in virtual spaces, has been one of the major challenges that has shifted from the margins to the center of discussions about various forms of gender-based violence over the past three decades. However, it still poses a […]...

The 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 68) was held from March 11 to 22, 2024, with the participation of representatives from member countries of this commission, other United Nations bodies, and over 6,000 non-governmental organizations accredited by the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) from around […]...

Gandhi believed that “poverty is the worst form of violence” and Victor Hugo believed that “poverty and misery among the lower classes is more inhumane than in the upper classes.” But why do some social groups have a heavier presence in the vast sea of poverty in the world? With a little reflection, it becomes […]...

The metro is considered one of the public transportation vehicles that is used by students, workers, and employees for commuting within the city. It can be said that this means of public transportation, which has become a staple in Iran due to the presence of street vendors, has often been the subject of various news […]...