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October 2, 2024

Monthly Peace Newsletter, Issue 44

Issuing secondary permits leading to the promotion of violence in society; in conversation with Dr. Ghamar Fallah / Fernaz Kamali.

Despite the fact that every year and according to statistics, several cases of acid attacks occur in the country, but the recent chain of acid attacks in Isfahan, which apparently has also spread to Tehran, is unprecedented in terms of the number of cases and the reasons behind them – which are not limited to […]...

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Created By: Farnaz Kamali
December 26, 2014

Abdolsamad Khoramshahi: We should not expect forgiveness from the victims of acid attacks / Simin Rouzgar.

Abdolsamad Khoramshahi is one of the most famous and controversial criminal lawyers in Iran. He was born in Qazvin in 1328 and has handled cases for individuals such as Shahla Jahed, Delara Darabi, Fatemeh Matin (the oldest prisoner accused of murder), Neda Agha Sultan, and Reyhaneh Jabbari, as well as the victims of the attack […]...

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Created By: Simin Rouzgard
December 26, 2014

Violence and Spirituality/ Abdolhamid Masoumi Tehrani

At first, it must be emphasized that the individuals who currently hold power are promoters of violence among the people. However, if we look at our cultural past over the past few decades, we will find that the righteousness of religion and faith has essentially lost its meaning and significance in our culture, and unfortunately, […]...

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Created By: Abdulhamid Masoumi Tehrani
December 25, 2014

Alternate punishment for acid attackers/ Mohammad Olyaie-Fard

The first legal draft related to acid attacks was passed in February 1959. This law stipulates that “anyone who intentionally causes the death of someone by spraying acid or any other chemical compounds will be sentenced to death. If the victim suffers permanent disability or loss of one of their senses, the perpetrator will be […]...

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Created By: Mohammad Olyaee‌Fard
December 25, 2014

A cunning game called Hidden Violence/ Mohsen Mohammadi Nia

Once, a 50-year-old woman came into my counseling office without an appointment and said, “Doctor, I have been to a psychiatric hospital and they told me to admit myself; I am a seemingly happy woman in the eyes of everyone, my friends and family, but they all envy my situation and circumstances. My husband has […]...

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Created By: Mohsen Mohammadi‌nia
December 25, 2014

Enjoining good and forbidding evil and the authority of religious identity/ Behzad Mehrani

“Enjoining good and forbidding evil holds a special place in the intellectual and practical framework of Muslims. Although this action is not a religious decree, it is considered a fundamental principle in Islamic jurisprudence. Many Muslims believe that performing these two actions is necessary for the preservation and survival of the religion’s essence and foundation. […]...

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Created By: Behzad Mehrani
December 25, 2014

A difficult and harsh year for women in Iran/ Ali Kalai

The issue of violence in Iran is not a problem of today or yesterday. Stories of violent behaviors, especially towards women, are a reflection of the past years in Iran. Whenever an action or behavior is perceived as an act of violence, the perpetrator is evaluated and understood as a violent human being. In this […]...

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Created By: Ali Kalaei
December 25, 2014

Reflection on the Evidence and Lack of Evidence of the Crime of Insulting the Prophet/ Commander Davoudi

“Sab” in the dictionary means cursing. (Dehkhoda Dictionary) However, in other dictionaries, “sab” is also mentioned as meaning condemnation and damnation. (Moein Dictionary) Cursing the Prophet (Islam’s messenger), cursing the infallible Imams (twelve pure Imams), and cursing the infallibles (the Prophet, the twelve Imams, and Fatima Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet) as well as […]...

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Created By: Amir Salar Davoodi
December 25, 2014

The material benefits of destroying the cultural heritage of the Bahá’ís / Samuel Bakhtiyari

Cultural heritage is not just a representation of history, but it also reflects different perspectives such as the ideologies of the people of that land, national achievements, romantic ideas, creativity, art, economy, and politics. This heritage, whether it be historical buildings, protected spaces and landscapes, is always at risk of destruction due to the passage […]...

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Created By: Samuel Bakhtiyari
December 25, 2014

Introduction of the “Iran’s Right to Life” campaign in conversation with Koohyar Goodarzi/ Siavash Khoramgah

Nowadays, the prominent role of social networks in shaping public opinion has become undeniable. In societies like Iran, where the educated and middle class are increasing day by day, social networks have not only provided a new form of shaping the social sphere and interactions, but have also transformed into a new platform for the […]...

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Created By: Siavash Khoramgah
December 25, 2014

The fate of burnt school children; in conversation with Hossein Ahmadi Nejad / Behrouz Javid Tehrani.

Two years have passed since the fire at the girls’ school in Shin Abad village, located in the border city of Piranshahr. The incident occurred at 8 am on Thursday, December 6th, 2012. This fire, which was one of a series of fires due to heating equipment malfunctions in schools in Iran, resulted in the […]...

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Created By: Behrouz Javid Tehrani
December 25, 2014

Warm and safe classes, the dream of students come true / Mohammad Habibi

Student, teacher, and school are considered the three main components of the educational system of any country. These three components, both individually and in combination, reflect the level and standards of education in a country. Changes and developments in the components of student and teacher, as human forces, require long-term and time-consuming programs; in other […]...

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Created By: Mohammad Habibi
December 25, 2014