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Conversation with Solka; Rap, Gender Equality, and the Ongoing Struggle/ Morteza Hamounian
“Solka” is calling out; she is so well known by this name that her acquaintances have forgotten her real name, “Sara Bahreini”. Sara, also known as Solka, has numerous tattoos on her body and has a stylish gangster appearance; something similar to “Griselda Blanco” but the difference is that Sara is not a criminal, she […]...
Read MoreConversation with Dr. Azin Moheb, Professor of the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Tehran / Nafiseh Sharafaldini
During the Mihssa movement, Iranian universities were one of the main strongholds where the cry of “Women, Life, Freedom” was raised by students and professors. The demands of this section of the scientific community were completely in line with the demands of the people; demands that led thousands of people from their homes to the […]...
Read MoreMehdi Motaharnia: It was not intended for universities to be turned into military bases / Ali Kalaei
Mehdi Motaharnia, a professor at the Azad University of Qom, Tehran Central, and Tehran North, and a visiting professor at the National Defense and Shirazi Hunter universities in the fields of political science, futurology, sociology, and cultural management. He is one of the development theorists in Iran who considers himself a transformationist. In addition to […]...
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Created By: Ali KalaeiMahmoud Nili Ahmadi: The day I was fired from my job, I felt a sense of relief/ Pedram Tahsini.
It took exactly one week to arrange a meeting with the former president of Tehran University. This was not due to their lack of willingness, but because of their busy schedule and constant presence in student defense sessions. As a result, the conversation was delayed for a week. Although even after that, we did not […]...
Read MoreA Look at the Unjust Issuance of Suspensions for Some Students / Dina Ghaleibaf
The right to education is one of the most important human rights. Typically, countries with authoritarian regimes prevent individuals and social groups from accessing education. In Iran, the right to education is only recognized to the extent that it serves the ideology of the ruling regime, not the pursuit and expression of truth. In other […]...
Read MoreMahmoud Salehi: We will cancel the execution sentence of “Sharifeh Mohammadi” in any way possible / Ali Kalaii
On the eve of the second anniversary of the nationwide protests in 1401 and the Mehssa movement, the death sentences issued against women in the courts of the Islamic Republic caught everyone by surprise. “Sharifeh Mohammadi”, a labor activist, is one of the women who has been sentenced to death on charges of “rebellion”. Mrs. […]...
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Created By: Ali KalaeiHow the “Women’s Liberation Movement” made it impossible to go back; a conversation with Azar Tashakkor / Pedram Tahsini
Azar Tashakor is a sociologist and an active activist researcher who is concerned with social changes. She has carried out various research and facilitation projects throughout Iran, mostly in the areas of cities and women. In addition to observing, writing, and presenting sociological analyses, Azar Tashakor is also a life coach. She explains that coaching […]...
Read More“Underground Theater”, Selection of Independent Artists / Dina Ghalehbaaf
“In Sync with the People”, “Anti-Dictatorship”, “Independent”, and “Strong” are titles used to describe the “Free Art” movement in Iran. The Free Art movement, which became more radical and widespread after the killing of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, showed that the artistic community in Iran is aligned and in harmony with the ideals of the “Women’s […]...
Read MoreDivision and dichotomy of sanctions or cooperation; in conversation with Mostafa Mehrayin/ Amir Aghaei
The fourteenth presidential election, regardless of its outcome, had another characteristic that sparked many debates and controversies in society. The low participation of people in both stages of the election and the boycott of it by the majority of the society, has been defined as the beginning of a new era of political action by […]...
Read MoreThe 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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