Law and Freedom of Speech / Alireza Goodarzi

There are several major barriers to freedom of speech, one of which is the law. I see other barriers as: extra-legal restrictions, customs and norms of societies, pressure groups, and the inability of governments to guarantee the right to freedom of speech. “I defend this from a few examples. According to the 27th principle of […]...

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Implementation of Articles 19 and 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the country / Abdullah Bai Lashki.

Freedom of expression and assembly play a fundamental role in any society and are considered essential pillars of a democratic society. They are also a necessary prerequisite for ensuring support for other fundamental rights of individuals. The freedom of citizens to hold protest gatherings and freely express their opinions nourishes dialogue that ultimately serves the […]...

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Freedom of speech is a barrier to demagogy/ Abolfazl Alizadeh

The essence of personal existence, personality and identity of a human being is contemplation and thought. It is through the mind and thought that humans can first achieve self-awareness and ultimately understand the nature and purpose of their existence. Of course, this can only be achieved when a person is accepted as free, independent and […]...

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Five years in prison for filming the streets/ Ehsan Haghani

Predicting criminal reactions (punishments) in relevant laws and their implementation through the judiciary is one of the ways to establish order and security and prevent encroachment on the rights of individuals in civilized societies. Since the conditions and implementation of punishments – despite the justifications and reasons that require adherence to them – are still […]...

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Forgiveness, symbol of injustice/ Hossein Raeesi

A look at the recent “pardon” of a large number of political-security convicts and suspects. The protests of “women, life, freedom” from their first day in late September 1982 were so widespread that they resembled a revolutionary movement and led to the arrest of thousands (and perhaps tens of thousands) by security forces. The mass […]...

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“Chapaul in the shelter of creativity/ Abbas Dehghani”

“Sayyid Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, has approved the decision of the leaders of the three branches of government to sell surplus government properties and grant legal immunity to the decision-making body regarding the sale of these properties. With the approval of the decision by the leaders of the three branches of […]...

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The slogan “Woman, Life, Freedom” and overcoming the revision of the Constitution / Elaheh Amani.

The wave of protests in recent years, especially with the unprecedented rise of popular movements in Iran, where women and youth are at the forefront with the slogan “Women, Life, Freedom”, has pushed for a review of the current constitution and the drafting of a new one that does not have the challenges of the […]...

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In the circumstances of Simorgh/ Navid Mihan Dost

The Fajr Film Festival is one of the most interesting events that has been organized by the Islamic Republic. As you know, the Islamic Revolution in Iran aimed to transform all cultural, political, and social aspects, and in this process, cinema was one of the main targets for destruction and annihilation. It is not meaningless […]...

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Book Introduction: “Cinema and Human Rights”

Without a doubt, “cinema” is always something more than just entertainment. For years, cinema has been used as a tool to convey messages and concepts that require public education. Unfortunately, civil society activists in Iran do not pay enough attention to the power of art, or have not been successful in utilizing it. However, there […]...

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Conversation with Dariush Golalizadeh, Head of Air and Climate Center at the Environmental Protection Organization, about the status of national parks / Ali Kalaii

Part of the phenomenon of desertification in the country is due to mismanagement of water resources. A significant factor affecting what is happening to the environment in Iran is the issue of climate change. National parks and natural reserves in Iran are not exempt from this matter; when we reach a point where in the […]...

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A Look at the State of National Parks in Iran in Conversation with Mohammad Darvish, Desert Expert/ Roshanak Mehrayin

One step away from collapse. National parks in Iran are one of the four protected areas that have accommodated various animal species and plant cover. These parks are rich natural resources, from wood to endangered animal species and soil rich in nutrients, and they establish a balance in the natural and environmental conditions in many […]...

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A Look at National Parks Around the World and an Examination of the Status of National Parks in Iran in Conversation with Amir Aghakouchak, Environmental Researcher / Mina Javani

Garbage, the scourge of Iran’s national parks. A national park is an area of natural resources, including forests, grasslands, natural meadows, plains, rivers, lakes, and mountains, that serves as a showcase for prominent examples of natural phenomena. Governments protect these areas to preserve the ecosystem, create a suitable environment for the reproduction and growth of […]...

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