Raha Bahreini: Holding a gathering should not be conditional on obtaining a permit/ Simin Rouzgar

The right to freedom of assembly has been emphasized as a fundamental right in many human rights treaties, particularly in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. This right is among the rights that people in a region or country use as a means to convey their demands to others and officials. In Iran, […]...

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Rouhani’s government and the false claim of cultural security/ Mohammad Habibi

“We replace cultural security with security culture.” This was a slogan that Hassan Rouhani repeatedly used during his 2013 election campaign and after his victory in the election, it became the key phrase of his government’s cultural promises. A promise that was reiterated numerous times in his speeches and by other government officials during the […]...

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The “Alfi” wood that is now in the hands of teachers / Ahmad Modadi

Hearing the harmony of “My Childhood Friend” in the streets of Tehran is enough to transport each of us to the passionate and enthusiastic days of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Those were the days when gatherings, mostly in university settings or with the presence of young people outside of the university, would culminate […]...

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“Freedom of societies, Zahedan, and the factor for the survival of democracies / Ali Afshari”

Freedom of societies and gatherings is an important element in democracy that is necessary both during times of stability and in transitional periods. It serves as a facilitator and platform for activities aimed at establishing popular sovereignty. As stated in Article 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “Everyone has the right to freedom […]...

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Special Report: Step-by-Step Guide to Ending Child Marriage in Iran/ Raiheh Mozaffarian

Statistics show that in Iran today, a large number of parents and courts use the possibility provided by Article 1041 for the benefit of the community and make decisions for the future of children. Article 1041: “Marriage of a girl under 13 years old and a boy under 15 years old is subject to the […]...

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“Cherik yesterday, Aref today; A look at the case of Mohammad Ali Taheri in conversation with Nasrin Sotoudeh/ Ali Kalaei”

  Conversation with Ali Kalai Nasrin Sotoudeh is a first-degree lawyer and social activist who has experienced years of imprisonment and even had her license to practice law revoked. She is a member of the Human Rights Defenders Association and has represented many social and political activists, as well as some victims and executed individuals […]...

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Tara Sepehri Far: They are afraid of promoting beliefs like Mohammad Ali Taheri/ Simin Rouzgar.

  Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Tara Sepahri Far, a former student activist, is currently a researcher at the Human Rights Watch organization. In an interview with Khat-e-Solh magazine, she emphasizes the lack of transparency in the trial of Mohammad Ali Taheri, the founder of the Erfan-e-Halgheh group in Iran, saying: “Apart from the fact that […]...

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Mahmoud Alizadeh Tabatabaei: Judicial officers are fighting alongside Mr. Taheri in a spiritual struggle.

Conversation with Morteza Hamounian Seyed Mahmoud Alizadeh Tabatabaei, a first-degree judiciary lawyer, is one of the lawyers who has represented many important and controversial cases in recent years, including the case of Mehdi Hashemi, the son of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. In an interview with the peace line, Ali Zadeh Tabatabai, as the lawyer of Mr. […]...

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How can we reverse the destruction and execution? / Reza Alijani

“این عکس یک پسر کوچک در حال بازی در پارک است.” “This photo shows a little boy playing in the park.” Reza Alijani The issuance of a cruel death sentence for Mohammad Ali Taheri once again highlights the issue of torture, punishment, and even execution for “belief” in the judicial and security system of the […]...

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A brief look at the legal and religious foundations of the death sentence for Mr. Mohammad Ali Taheri / Mohammad Moghimi.

There is no Farsi text provided to translate. Please provide the text for an accurate translation. Mohammad Moghimi The death sentence for Mr. Mohammad Ali Taheri has been issued based on Article 286 of the Islamic Penal Code, approved in 2013. This article states: “Anyone who extensively commits a crime against the physical integrity of […]...

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Hossein Zaman: Music is lost in Iran/ Ali Kalaii

This is a picture of a beautiful flower. Ali Kalai Hossein Zaman, born in 1338, is a pop singer, cultural and artistic activist, and a university lecturer at higher education institutions. He is also someone who was active in revolutionary activities before the revolution and during his early years of youth, was arrested and expelled […]...

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Mahmoud Sadri: Censorship increases the popularity of art / Simin Rouzgar

Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Mahmoud Sadri, a comparative sociologist and professor at Texas Woman’s University, holds a PhD in Sociology from New School University in America. He also collaborates with newspapers such as New York Times, The Guardian, and some Persian-language media outlets. Dr. Mahmoud Sadri has published the book “Migration, Globalization, and Ethics” (co-authored […]...

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