The government’s response to the people in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran / Alireza Goodarzi

Who is the government (in the broad sense) primarily accountable to? The answer is clear on one side and dark on the other. According to international law, the government (State) must be accountable to other governments for some of its actions. Unfortunately, the Islamic Republic of Iran has not done much to contribute to the […]...

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Targeted sanctions, a tool for surrendering human rights violators / Morteza Hamounian

The use of sanctions to deal with and bring enemies to their knees is a practice that has been prevalent since ancient times. Perhaps one of the most famous examples of sanctions in ancient Greece is the Pericles Decree in 432 BC. This decree prohibited the entry of products from “Megara” (a city in present-day […]...

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The Complex Landscape of Human Rights in Iran: International Efforts and Sustainable Challenges / Abdullah Bai Lashki

The Human Rights Landscape in Iran has cast a long and disturbing shadow on the international stage for several decades. Reports of severe violations, including restrictions on freedom of expression, unfair trials, and mistreatment of political activists, have sparked intense debates about the effectiveness of international organizations and global calls to pressure the Iranian government […]...

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Not responding is equal to the continuation of torture and inhumane behavior / Raha Sabzestani remains steadfast.

Responsiveness of officials to the people demonstrates the demands of citizens at the forefront of governance and introduces leaders as servants of the people in action. Through the principle of accountability, not only can the demands of citizens be obtained in a desirable manner, but the legitimacy of the political system will also significantly face […]...

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“The bill of hijab and chastity in the view of the constitution and human rights / Alireza Goodarzi”

The legal and executive situation regarding the issue of hijab is very complicated. This complexity has become even more strange since the start of the “Women, Life, Freedom” movement last year. Text messages about uncovering hijab, confiscation of cars, the hijab and chastity bill, nighttime arrests, internet taxis, online businesses, yogurt containers, the sealing of […]...

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People do not necessarily need to have children/ Dear swallow.

Every year on the calendar, one day (10th of August – equivalent to 1st of August) is dedicated to the World Childfree Day (2) to support and understand individuals and couples who have chosen not to have children. This day was first recognized in 1973 by the organization “National Organization for Non-Parents” (3). The goal […]...

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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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Execution in International Human Rights Documents / Alireza Goodarzi

Execution in the legal system of Iran is one of the punishments that results in the loss of life, but in the international human rights system, execution is generally considered equivalent to the death penalty. In this sense, intentionally taking the life of a human being is considered a form of punishment by law and […]...

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Violating citizens’ rights in front of the conservation plan/ Moein Khazaeli.

Overview of the plan for protecting the rights of users in the virtual space, which was presented under the new name “Virtual Space Services Regulations Plan”, was approved in the special commission of twenty members of the parliament in February 2022. According to legal experts, this plan is not capable of becoming a law and […]...

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World Peace Day; Responsibility of People, Civil Society and Human Rights Activists / Arash Sadeghi

Introduction: The performance of the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council in the fight against international terrorism and humanitarian assistance, resulting from developments in the concept of peace, is of great importance. The establishment of international judicial bodies, which began in the 20th century and reached its peak in the last decade, is crucial […]...

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Forced migration of young Iranian people / Nireh Ansari

Migration is a phenomenon that has a long history in human culture and history, especially among Iranians (the pioneers of migration literature in Iran, such as famous writers like Bozorg Alavi and Sadeq Hedayat). By examining all aspects of it, it is clear that the motivations for [forced] migration in recent years have been more […]...

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Civil society is the background for human rights/ Ahmad Faal.

Introduction: Human rights are the foundation of a civil society. Without a strong civil society, the concept of human rights is not possible. The media, political parties, people’s organizations, and professions are all part of civil society. All of these institutions and elements share two common characteristics. First, they are independent of the government and […]...

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