Ilham Yousefian: Our law does not pay attention to the social aspect of the phenomenon of disability/ Simin Rouzgar.

Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Elham Yousefian was born in 1359 in Tehran. She was born blind and completed her studies with a PhD from Shahid Beheshti University and a Master’s degree in Human Rights from the London School of Economics. Her activities include practicing law, researching various international legal issues, journalism, and working in the […]...

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Privatization and its results; in conversation with Shapour Ehsani Rad, labor activist/ Simin Ruzgar

This is a picture of a beautiful flower. Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Shapour Ehsani Rad, born in 1340 in Masjed Soleiman, holds a diploma in mechanical engineering and works as a laborer and representative for laid-off workers in the steel and profile industry in Saveh. Mr. Ehsani Rad is also a member of the board […]...

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The relationship between collective memory and collective graves; in conversation with Raha Bahraini and Shadi Sadar/ Simin Ruzgard.

  Simin Rouzgar “Conquering the collective memory is an action that many ideological governments have undertaken in order to impose their desired narrative of history. Milan Kundera, in one of his famous stories called “The Unbearable Lightness of Being,” writes: “The struggle of man against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting.” This renowned […]...

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: Shadi Sadr: The protesters of December changed the equations/ Simin RouzgarShadi Sadr: The December protesters altered the equations/ Simin Rouzgar

  Simin Rouzgar Nationwide Protests in December – Especially in comparison to the closest similar example in terms of timing, namely the protests of 2009 – were neglected; meaning that not only did these protests not receive significant media coverage, but even those who were killed during these protests did not attract much attention. Although […]...

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Dr. Ali Din Turkmani: Budget 97, no effort to reduce socially ineffective expenses / Simin Roozgard

  Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Dr. Ali Diniterkamani, a graduate in the field of economic development from the University of Tehran, is currently an assistant professor at the Institute of Commerce Studies and Research. Over the past two decades, in addition to ten books and one hundred articles authored or translated by Dr. Diniterkamani have […]...

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A Look at the Devastated Schools of Kermanshah Earthquake; In Conversation with Javad Lal Mohammad / Simin Rouzgar

  Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Javad La’al Mohammadi, a member of the Iranian Teachers’ Association, spent the last months of his 5-year exile in the Binaloud region of Khorasan Razavi. This civil activist was the editor-in-chief of Tous newspaper in 1995 when he was arrested and continued his writing career as the editor-in-chief of Eterak […]...

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Legal examination of the role of judicial officers and its impact on citizens’ lives; in conversation with Hossein Raeisi/ Simin Rouzgar.

Hossein Raeesi, has graduated from Shiraz and Tehran universities in the field of judicial law and criminal law, and is currently a visiting professor at Carlton University in Canada. Mr. Raeesi has over twenty years of experience as a lawyer and has represented numerous citizens who have filed complaints against judicial authorities. In light of […]...

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Raha Bahreini: Holding a gathering should not be conditional on obtaining a permit/ Simin Rouzgar

The right to freedom of assembly has been emphasized as a fundamental right in many human rights treaties, particularly in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. This right is among the rights that people in a region or country use as a means to convey their demands to others and officials. In Iran, […]...

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Tara Sepehri Far: They are afraid of promoting beliefs like Mohammad Ali Taheri/ Simin Rouzgar.

  Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Tara Sepahri Far, a former student activist, is currently a researcher at the Human Rights Watch organization. In an interview with Khat-e-Solh magazine, she emphasizes the lack of transparency in the trial of Mohammad Ali Taheri, the founder of the Erfan-e-Halgheh group in Iran, saying: “Apart from the fact that […]...

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Mahmoud Sadri: Censorship increases the popularity of art / Simin Rouzgar

Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Mahmoud Sadri, a comparative sociologist and professor at Texas Woman’s University, holds a PhD in Sociology from New School University in America. He also collaborates with newspapers such as New York Times, The Guardian, and some Persian-language media outlets. Dr. Mahmoud Sadri has published the book “Migration, Globalization, and Ethics” (co-authored […]...

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Peyman Haj Mahmoud Attar: Judicial officials should be wary of group media / Simin Rouzgar

  Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Peyman Haji Mahmoud Attar is a graduate of law and a member of the legal advisors of the judiciary. He has been representing individuals and prominent organizations such as Ali Motahari and the Teachers’ Guild. He is also one of the plaintiffs in the case of Saeed Mortazavi. This attorney, […]...

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The golden opportunity of having Molavi Abdolhamid for the Sunni community and Iran; in conversation with Taghi Rahmani/ Simin Rouzgard.

  Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Taqi Rahmani, a writer and member of the National Religious Activists Council, who has spent nearly one-third of his life in prison, is a familiar figure among civil activists. He has firsthand experience of facing deprivation and underdevelopment in Sistan and Baluchestan, as well as interacting with Molavi Abdulhamid, the […]...

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