Childbearing in Iran: A Crisis of Trust, Economy, and Ineffective Population Policies/ Parvaneh Ahmadi

The decline in childbearing in Iran is no longer merely a statistical indicator or a demographic concern; it has become a sign of a deeper crisis in social trust, economic security, and the outlook for the future. In recent years, the government has repeatedly warned about the “aging of the population” and, through the adoption […]...

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The end of a desired pregnancy; a lost right/ Rezvaneh Mohammadi

In most societies, the decision to end a pregnancy is more influenced by tradition, patriarchy, and the dominant religion of the community than the pregnant person’s own wishes – who carries the embryo in their body. Most Abrahamic religions do not consider women as having an independent identity, and instead, the law and then the […]...

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People do not necessarily need to have children/ Dear swallow.

Every year on the calendar, one day (10th of August – equivalent to 1st of August) is dedicated to the World Childfree Day (2) to support and understand individuals and couples who have chosen not to have children. This day was first recognized in 1973 by the organization “National Organization for Non-Parents” (3). The goal […]...

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