On the occasion of March 8th

Basically, the position of women in Iran is only based on their gender and has been shaped by discriminatory laws imposed by the ruling authorities. They face extensive political, social, and economic limitations and deprivations, leading to a suffocating life. The freedom of dress for women has been taken away and replaced with mandatory hijab. […]...

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Exploring violence against women

Violence based on gender is considered one of the main violations of women’s rights and human rights. Violence against women violates their right to freedom and basic tranquility. This type of violation of human rights refers to any act of violence that results in physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering for women. Women and […]...

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Forget the legend of Zanangi.

The women’s movement in Iran refers to the social movement of Iranian women in various spheres, striving to obtain women’s rights and eliminate the subordinate position of women. This phenomenon can be seen during the years 1289 to 1311. Social movements are formed by dissatisfied groups with the current situation, challenging the existing social order […]...

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Women in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Women played a major role in the Iranian revolution against the Shah. Their reasons for opposing the Shah were similar to other social groups, including economic deprivation, political oppression, and a desire to embrace Islam in the change. The large demonstrations in the city streets were filled with middle-class and working-class women wearing headscarves as […]...

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Yemeni Women and the Search for Change

Thanks to the 2011 revolution, the visibility of women’s role in Yemen has greatly increased. It attributed the ability to win the Nobel Peace Prize and the thousands of women who were willing to create change on the streets to the trust in Carmen. For reasons that were more political than anything else, the burning […]...

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