Kambiz Norouzi: This plan is legally flawed / Ali Kalaii

“Review of the 10 to 15-year prison plan for “critical comments” by the parliament” In conversation with Kambeez Noroozi, former vice president of the Tehran Journalists’ Guild Association. According to Kambeez Noroozi, representatives have understood one thing correctly: that the virtual space and social networks provide a situation for the circulation of information that is […]...

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Who are the planners of the 10 to 15-year prison sentence for “critical expression”? / Jalal Jalalizadeh

When the historical journey of nations towards freedom is examined and the efforts of European philosophers and thinkers in explaining democratic methods and institutions for the realization of citizenship rights are studied, we find that humanity has paid heavy costs for its own freedom and citizenship rights. Freedom is such a precious gem that the […]...

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What does the new proposal of the parliament say about abolishing the fundamental rights of the people? / Marzieh Mohabbey

“In a place where there are no rules for chaos to be accepted, chaos must first be integrated into the legal system through the creation of a zone of indistinction between inside and outside, between chaos and normalcy – that is, through an exceptional state. In order for there to be a relationship to something, […]...

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The flutter that suffocated in the embryo/ Sayed Mohammad Sahafi

A few days ago, news of a terrifying explosion by one of the representatives of the Islamic Consultative Assembly caused concern among the media community, political and civil activists, as well as social media activists and influential social figures, including celebrities and influencers in the fields of art and sports in Iran. It was said […]...

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Forgiveness, symbol of injustice/ Hossein Raeesi

A look at the recent “pardon” of a large number of political-security convicts and suspects. The protests of “women, life, freedom” from their first day in late September 1982 were so widespread that they resembled a revolutionary movement and led to the arrest of thousands (and perhaps tens of thousands) by security forces. The mass […]...

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Conversation with Dariush Golalizadeh, Head of Air and Climate Center at the Environmental Protection Organization, about the status of national parks / Ali Kalaii

Part of the phenomenon of desertification in the country is due to mismanagement of water resources. A significant factor affecting what is happening to the environment in Iran is the issue of climate change. National parks and natural reserves in Iran are not exempt from this matter; when we reach a point where in the […]...

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A Look at the State of National Parks in Iran in Conversation with Mohammad Darvish, Desert Expert/ Roshanak Mehrayin

One step away from collapse. National parks in Iran are one of the four protected areas that have accommodated various animal species and plant cover. These parks are rich natural resources, from wood to endangered animal species and soil rich in nutrients, and they establish a balance in the natural and environmental conditions in many […]...

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A Look at National Parks Around the World and an Examination of the Status of National Parks in Iran in Conversation with Amir Aghakouchak, Environmental Researcher / Mina Javani

Garbage, the scourge of Iran’s national parks. A national park is an area of natural resources, including forests, grasslands, natural meadows, plains, rivers, lakes, and mountains, that serves as a showcase for prominent examples of natural phenomena. Governments protect these areas to preserve the ecosystem, create a suitable environment for the reproduction and growth of […]...

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Polluted national parks/ Mehrvash Khajouandi

According to the announcements of environmental experts in the country, we are facing numbers higher than 150 in the unhealthy range in terms of air pollution in the capital and cities where air pollution monitoring is being carried out. These unhealthy air days have worsened and increased year after year for the country, with almost […]...

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Notes on the Women’s Struggle for Freedom and Equality and Against Authoritarianism in 2022 / Elaheh Amani

Last year (2022) despite numerous challenges, was a fruitful year in the global fight for gender equality. Women and all individuals whose rights are violated by gender-based inequalities and violence, did not back down in their efforts to combat war crimes, religious dictatorships, and manipulation in democratic elections. Without the persistent efforts of women, 2022 […]...

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A Historical-Philosophical Perspective on the Student Movement / Amin Ghazaei

Since the beginning of nationwide protests and the uprising of the people, universities in the country have been witnessing widespread protests almost every day in the form of gatherings and sit-ins. According to statistics collected by Hrana, until the writing of this article, there have been hundreds of protest gatherings in one hundred and forty-four […]...

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The university is alive / Shahriar Shams

We begin this note with a quote from Sophie Scholl, a student who stood in front of Hitler and was executed: “I cannot understand how some people constantly put the lives of others in danger. I will never understand and I think it is terrible. Don’t tell me it’s for the sake of the fatherland.” […]...

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