The prominent role of media in exposing human rights violations / Hermoz Sharifian

From the beginning of the 19th century, when mass media, newspapers, and journalism emerged, all social fields from politics and culture to art and sports were influenced by this amazing phenomenon and found a new path towards progress and, in some cases, reached glory. Politics may have become entangled with journalism more than any other […]...

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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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A Look at the Results of the Independence of the Bar Association and Judiciary Lawyers / Mohammad Hadi Jafarpour

Simultaneously with any challenge against the institution of advocacy, the issue of the presence of an independent lawyer in litigation is raised. But what is meant by this claim? Some say that since lawyers receive a fee for their work, they should not claim to be defenders of people’s rights. Do lawyers have a response […]...

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The long arm of government reaching into the heart of the nation/ Amir Aghayi

Taxation and financial provision for government expenses through it, in recent years and after the intensification of US sanctions, has become one of the main economic discussions in Iran. Although taxation is an effective measure in developed and developing economies, in the current situation of Iran, it has turned into a solution in the hands […]...

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“Teacher’s Day and Constant Suppression/ Arash Mohammadi”

It has been almost twenty-three years since the formation of teachers’ unions; twenty-three years accompanied by suppression, arrests, and expulsions. Union activities, which were hindered from the very beginning by a security-oriented government, are still under pressure and subject to suppression. Despite all of this, not only were these unions able to continue their activities […]...

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The issue of distinguishing between hero and anti-hero in Iran / Keyumars Amiri

The film “Hero”, written and directed by Asghar Farhadi, tells the story of a young man named “Rahim” who is played by “Amir Jadidi” brilliantly. Rahim has divorced his wife and has a teenage son who stutters. He is in prison because of a 70,000 tomans debt to his former boss and bankruptcy – which […]...

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Why is cultural generalization important? / Mehrdad Naghibi

More than ever, censorship and inspection policies by authoritarian governments have taken complex forms, to the point that in societies under the rule of tyranny and cultural suffocation, censorship and the policy of elimination have become a guillotine. In Iran, the issue of censorship, both in the Shah regime and in the Islamic Republic, has […]...

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Our Moon; a work by Sanaz Taheri.

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Dr. Leila Fallahati: The Hijab and Chastity Bill Intensifies Hypocrisy / Ali Kalai

“This draft explicitly addresses violations of citizens’ rights in certain places. This is part of the remarks made by Leila Fallahati, a professor at the Cultural and Social Studies Research Center and a member of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology Institute, in an interview with Khatt-e-Solh magazine. The topic of the conversation with […]...

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Businesses and the Hijab: A Conversation with Dr. Hossein Raghefar, Economist/ Matin Mostafaei

The news of the closure of several businesses in Tehran, Rey, Shiraz, and other cities due to not following proper safety measures in recent days has become a headline. This incident has a direct impact on the livelihood of the employees of these businesses in the current economic situation and can put their income at […]...

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Maryam Khavazi: Women should unite and stand firm on their positions/ Morteza Hamounian

He says, “We must demand from the rulers, even if we face imprisonment or get beaten up.” The subject of discussion is related to the “Chastity and Veil” bill, which has been published after some changes by the judiciary commission of the parliament and is on the agenda of the parliament to go through the […]...

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