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October 24, 2024

Monthly Peace Line Magazine

Two years after the “Mehsa” movement; Is the Islamic Republic seeking revenge against women? / Sina Yousefi

One of the most significant social and political developments in recent years in Iran is the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement, also known as the “Mahsa” movement. It began in late summer 2022, coinciding with the death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the Iranian police (morality police), and has continued in various forms since […]...

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Created By: Sina Yousefi
August 22, 2024

“Jenbesh-e Mahsa, Iranian Civil Resistance and the Role of Women / Majid Shia Ali”

The contemporary history of our country is filled with violent protests and nonviolent resistance for changing the political power structure; so much so that it could be considered the first civil resistance of the 20th century by Iranians. This is because the Constitutional Revolution of Iran in 1905-1906 is listed as the first nonviolent revolutionary […]...

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Created By: Majid Shia’ali
August 22, 2024

Verification of “repentance” and regret from the perspective of human rights / Seyyed Mohammad Sohofi

I am neither a legal expert, nor a judge, nor an expert in Islamic jurisprudence. Rather, in this short note, I am trying to share my understanding of the guidelines for repentance (the notification of the head of the judiciary of the Islamic Republic in July 1403) with you; although, due to my lack of […]...

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Created By: Seyed Mohammad Sohofi
July 22, 2024

Sanitary pad in prison: Pressure and shame/ Athena Daeemi

Monthly period, or menstruation, is an inseparable part of our lives as women. For various reasons, our monthly bleeding may be heavy or light, it may last longer and in some cases, up to 10 days, or women may experience bleeding twice a month in times of stress, mental pressure, or even seasonal changes. As […]...

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Created By: Atena Daemi
July 18, 2024

The Do’s and Don’ts of Women in Prison; A Conversation with Alieh Shekarbigi/ Pedram Tahsini

By looking at the statistics, we will realize that the number of convicted women in courts and subsequently the female prison population is growing. However, less attention has been paid to their issues and problems upon their return to society. Neglecting this important issue has always increased concerns about the mental health of these individuals, […]...

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Created By: Admin
June 21, 2024

Nayereh Tavakoli: Women are disproportionately criminalized/ Ali Kalaei

Discrimination against women can be seen in various forms and situations in the country, but it seems that when it comes to prisons and female suspects and criminals, this discrimination becomes even more severe. For this reason, and to examine this issue from a sociological perspective, the monthly journal “Khat-e-Solh” turned to Nireh Tavakoli, a […]...

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Created By: Admin
June 21, 2024

After freedom, the prison becomes a purifying light.

Last year, it was these very days that the news of Sepideh Farahan’s suicide, a former political prisoner, made headlines. A suspicious and shocking death that, according to her friends, was a voluntary suicide. Sepideh had said in her interviews that during her time in Evin Prison, the detention center of the Ministry of Intelligence, […]...

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Created By: Motahreh Goonei
June 21, 2024

“Women prisoners and the struggle against discrimination / Zahra Bagheri-Shad”

Minority women make up prisoners all over the world, estimated to be between two and nine percent of the total prison population. This is despite the fact that the number of female prisoners has significantly increased in some countries and even compared to the number of male prisoners, the increase in female prisoners is remarkable. […]...

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Created By: Zahra Bagheri‌shad
June 21, 2024

Children behind bars/ Ehsan Haghani

Childhood is the most formative period of human life and how it is spent will greatly determine the fate of individuals. Spending this time in a home environment and alongside family members – especially the mother – is essential for a healthy transition into adulthood. The significance of this period has allocated a considerable portion […]...

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Created By: Ehsan Haghi
June 21, 2024

The destructive effects of imprisoning women on families and society / Hermoz Sharifian

The beginning of the modern era marked the beginning of significant changes for societies, especially traditional ones, as many customary and religious rules, as well as common boundaries, were altered or shifted. One of the most important changes was the increased and more prominent presence of women in social spheres. With the rise of the […]...

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Created By: Hormoz Sharifian
June 21, 2024

The necessity of accountability for judicial authorities and prisons / Qasem Badi

From the moment a person is placed in a state of imprisonment and deprived of freedom, they will not be able to provide many of their basic needs, including facilities and necessary conditions for health and medical matters. This responsibility falls on the government, prison administration, and the provision of necessary measures and training, in […]...

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Created By: Qasem Bodi
June 21, 2024

The challenges of life after prison for women / Farzaneh Goli

Women usually pay more attention to the location and space of the prison when describing it. This is why being separated from other public spaces is one of the characteristics that they focus on. For example, a female prisoner with less than a high school education, whose husband has passed away and has three daughters, […]...

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June 21, 2024