قتA Look at the Envisaged Punishments in the Veil and Chastity Bill / Ehsan Haghighat

In modern civilized societies, the establishment of criminal laws falls solely within the jurisdiction of the legislative body (parliament), which is derived from the will of the majority of citizens. The legislative authorities, using this legal capacity and taking into account the desires and will of the general public, as well as the necessities and […]...

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“The Veil and Chastity Bill: An Introduction to Gender Segregation in Universities” / Hermoz Sharifian

The topic of hijab is one of the main topics in the social sphere that, after the victory of the revolution in 1357, has become one of the issues, or better to say, problems between the people and the government. The issue of mandatory hijab for women has been a subject of debate among many […]...

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The Bill of Chastity and Hijab; Procreation without Considering the Welfare of Society / Mohammad Hadi Jafarpour

Analysis of the proposed materials in the “Chastity and Hijab” bill, according to the principles and rules defined in the Islamic Penal Code and the Law on Reduction of Enhancing Penalties, although necessary, is not as important as the author believes. What is more important, in the author’s opinion, is the expression of the philosophical […]...

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Fighting Against Injustice: Civil Disobedience Against Mandatory Hijab Laws / Abdullah Bai Lashki

Among the efforts to pursue the inherent rights of humans regarding the right to freely choose their clothing and fiery debates among groups in favor of the mandatory dress code for women in Iran, the Islamic Consultative Assembly introduced a controversial bill on hijab and chastity. This bill, designed with the aim of strictly enforcing […]...

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“Hijab and Chastity”, a bill to repeat bad conditions / Saeed Maleki

What is observed in the subject of hijab and its surrounding controversies has a great absence. A look at the course of events surrounding the subject over the past year shows that part of the ruling establishment, located in specific institutions such as the national media and other organizations, despite their initial logical approach, is […]...

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Civil Resistance and the Veil and Chastity Bill / Raha Sabt Sarvestani

The Hijab and Chastity Bill, which was recently prepared and published by the Judiciary and Legal Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, consists of five chapters and seventy articles that specify the duties of approximately twenty-four government agencies for the implementation and promotion of its provisions. However, in these seventy articles, there is no precise […]...

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Is the nightmare of the Islamic Revolution Committee and Guidance returning? / Keyumars Amiri

The bitter and terrifying memories of the “Committee of the Islamic Revolution,” which, like a wicked fate, had inflicted harm and humiliation on the lives, property, and dignity of the people of Iran for many years, have not been forgotten. Or the “Guidance Patrols” that left deep wounds on the lives of people. Now they […]...

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Government deadlock in the fight against mandatory hijab/ Beloved Tavakoli

It has been close to forty-five years that Iranian women, generation after generation, have passed on the torch of the fight against mandatory hijab in the Islamic Republic. The young girls of 1357 (1978) who came to the streets in protests against wearing headscarves, are now fighting alongside their granddaughters for the right to choose […]...

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People with disabilities have been forgotten in Iran/ Azad Mohammadi

Laws that are not enforced, facilities that are handed over to the private sector in the city, and budget cuts. The citizenship and human rights of individuals with disabilities are not considered in Iran and it seems that they are caught in the problems of the government, budget shortages, and chaotic privatization. The people of […]...

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The crisis of drought in Lake Urmia, an environmental disaster/ Saeed Vafa

The wetlands of Lake Urmia are extremely valuable ecosystems that have tremendous impacts on biodiversity, local economy, and climate regulation. These ecosystems not only attract tourists and researchers, but also serve as habitats for migratory birds, unique animal species, and plants. Recently, the dire situation of Lake Urmia, the third largest saltwater lake in the […]...

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Sustainable Urban Planning: Revisiting Automotive Infrastructure/ Maryam Khajouandi and Mehrush Khajouandi

Finias Harper writes, instead of desperate efforts to reduce traffic congestion on roads in the short term, policymakers should use traffic as a tool to make urban transportation more sustainable. New research claims that London’s roads are the busiest in the world. However, instead of wasting money and emitting uncontrollable greenhouse gases by building new […]...

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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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