Abdolkarim Lahiji: The group of activists has not taken human rights hostage in their political struggle.

Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji has been involved in human rights activities for over five decades. Two years before the revolution in February 1979, he founded the Iranian Lawyers Association and the Iranian Association for Freedom and Human Rights with the goal of promoting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He was one of the first individuals […]...

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Minorities and activists; in conversation with Dian Alai and Simin Fahandj, two representatives of the international Bahai community.

It is not hidden that the rights of citizens in Iran have been continuously violated after the revolution. Today, this violation of rights has become a clear concern for the international community and civil society in Iran; to the extent that the violation of the rights of citizens is a major part of human rights […]...

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An Innocent Laughing by the Gallows; the Story of my Life at HRAI/ Simin Rouzgard

The external view of the “Human Right Activists in Iran, HRAI” is visible to all, mostly through its news Agency HRANA and at a different level through its monthly journal of “Peace Line”; however the interpretations and perceptions of it may vary. How is the internal view of this organization, especially from the eyes of […]...

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A Look Inside the Human Rights Activists in Iran / Keyvan Rafiee

The month of Esfand in 1394 coincides with the 10th anniversary of the establishment and activity of the “Iranian Human Rights Activists Group”; an organization that has endured many ups and downs and has been able to withstand immense pressures while also leaving a positive impact. Undoubtedly, in the course of its activities, this organization […]...

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Sam Keshvarifard: Instead of relying on fuel, we have become self-sufficient in wheat production!/ Simin Rouzgar

Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Sam Keshvarifard received his Master’s degree in Environmental Management from Tehran in 1381 and is now a PhD student at Twente University in the Netherlands. Alongside publishing numerous articles, reports, and notes on the environment in Iran, he has also written two books titled “Iran’s Natural Heritage” and “Iranian Lion” which […]...

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Dr. Ahmad Alavi: Car loans increased the government’s economic growth rate on paper / Ali Kalaii

Conversation with Ali Kalai Despite the worsening crisis of air pollution in the country’s major cities, especially in Tehran, none of the relevant organizations have presented a specific and effective plan to combat it. This is happening while recently, partisan debates on this issue have intensified and each organization is blaming the responsibility on others. […]...

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“Sarb, a criminal element in the air! In conversation with Dr. Hossein Bahar/ Siavash Khoramgah”

Siyavash Khoramgah Dr. Hossein Bahar, a sociologist, is the founder of the school of behaviorism in Iran and a member of the Academy of Medical Sciences in the field of social health. This retired university professor holds a PhD in economic development and a post-doctorate in philosophy of resource management from Canada.   In this […]...

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From the air of corruption to the air of decay/ Mohammad Karim Asayesh

The caption reads: “Beautiful sunset over the mountains.” Mohammad Karim Asayesh “An advanced stage of corruption in a country is systemic corruption, in which managers and executive and supervisory officials of the country become corrupt. These are conditions that are difficult to fight against, but the situation becomes worse when corrupt individuals enter the channels […]...

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Cars and People: The Profit of Pollution/ Dr. Fariborz Raeesdana

This is a caption This is a caption. Dr. Fariborz Raeisdana The responsible for the deadly pollution in Tehran is completely dependent on government-owned businesses and their main partners in the private sector. Government ownership is not an abstract and unrealistic term. It is true that capitalism is defined by the spirit of private ownership, […]...

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A Look at Women and Politics in Neighboring Countries of Iran / Ali Kalaei

As the elections for the Iranian Parliament and Assembly of Experts approach, one of the questions that occupies the minds of observers and becomes a concern for those who believe in equal rights for all humans is: to what extent have women in Iran achieved their true political position? In fact, the question is how […]...

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How can women perform better in parliament? / Ali Afshari

One of the special features of the tenth round of elections for the Islamic Consultative Assembly is the attention to changing the gender composition of representatives. A group of women activists in Iran have launched a campaign to change the male-dominated face of parliament by increasing the number of female representatives in the future. The […]...

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A tragedy called “buying and selling babies” / Samuel Bakhtiyari

The spread of news about buying and selling newborns in Iran is more than just a news. The issue of selling newborns around the hospitals in Iranian cities is so disturbing that even the pen cannot write about it. But this is also a terrible phenomenon that must be addressed. Newborns who are supposed to […]...

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