From Profiteers to Victims of Dowry: Law, Poverty, Culture, and Media/ Mahtab Alinezhad

What is a dowry? In Islamic culture and jurisprudence, a dowry is property that the husband commits to the wife at the time of concluding a marriage contract, which he must pay her upon her demand. This property can be cash, coins, gold, real estate, or even non-material items like Quranic education or arranging a […]...

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Old age, poverty, and gender: The triple challenge of women in unequal societies / Elaheh Amani

The elderly population in the world is continuously increasing today. Although global health improvements have led to longer human lifespans, alongside this trend, growing disparities of poverty and wealth and new trends that challenge the respect for the rights of the elderly have become a central issue in global discussions. It is predicted that by […]...

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Continued Neglect of the Bill Against Violence Against Women/ Parvaneh Ahmadi

Gender-based violence against women is a subject that has been presented to the parliament in the form of a bill since 2020, but for unknown reasons, the parliament has not put it on its agenda. This bill is one of the few measures that have been taken to support women and has been drafted during […]...

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Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Environmental and Wildlife Conservation/ Elahe Amani

Wildlife refers to animals and plants that live in their natural habitats without human interference. It encompasses various species spread across the globe, playing a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance and biodiversity. Preserving wildlife is crucial for the future of both humanity and nature. This article is not about the factors and policies that […]...

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The Feminization of Aging Alongside the Feminization of Poverty/ Elahe Amani

The feminization of aging has presented major challenges for the global community, and Iran is no exception. While other countries have adopted effective strategies to address the feminization of aging and manage this crisis, in Iran, this crisis reveals its grim face in the increasing number of elderly people “abandoned” in parks, streets, and addiction […]...

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The Bill of Chastity and Veil: A Fortress as Large as a Country / Marzieh Mohabbie

Iranian women have been standing hand in hand for nearly a year now, against one of the most brutal and oppressive regimes ruling the world. After the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, they have filled their lives with the sweetness of a serious, courageous, and persistent struggle for freedom. They have taken off the forced […]...

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“World Day of Girls and a Time for Iranian Girls / Elaheh Amani”

Mahsa Amini, the most famous girl in the world. October 11th was the International Day of Girls. In 2022, it marks the 10th year of recognizing this day as the International Day of Girls by the United Nations. This year’s theme is “Our time is now–our rights, our future”. It is a symbol of the […]...

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Iranian women have no body; A study on the reproduction of gender stereotypes in virtual space in conversation with Mansoureh Moosavi / Mehrnoush No’edoust.

For centuries, or perhaps thousands of years, Iranian women have faced oppression and limitations, which continue to this day. However, it seems that the younger generation is experiencing different conditions compared to women of past generations in Iran, thanks to the internet and virtual space. Patriarchy still exists and both the government and society are […]...

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“Water crisis on women’s shoulders / Goddess of Safety”

For women, the water crisis is a personal issue. This is because girls and women are primarily responsible for obtaining clean drinking water, preparing food, and maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of their families on a global level. Women and girls face numerous risks in obtaining water; they must travel long distances, are at risk […]...

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Monireh Arabshahi in conversation with Reza Ekvanian: The nature of humans shows a negative reaction in the face of limitations.

Minireh Arabshahi is a civil activist and one of the opponents of mandatory hijab in Iran. She was previously a radio health program host for two years and also worked as a radio playwright during that time. This civil activist has also been active as a reporter in social programs focusing on child labor. Prior […]...

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The performance of the eleventh and twelfth governments in the area of women’s rights/empowerment.

In this writing, an attempt has been made to examine existing problems from various angles related to each other. The relevant field to women, from macro to micro levels, due to enacted laws or ideological, jurisprudential and religious-centered perspectives, has caused numerous problems that are incompatible with current conditions and parameters. In the following, a […]...

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Double oppression on women from religious minorities; in conversation with Reza Kazemzadeh, psychologist/Conversation with Mari Mohammadi

In the government of the Islamic Republic, we witness that dealing with unofficial religious minorities (such as Persian Christians, Baha’is, Yarsanis, etc.) is carried out in two ways: direct and security measures, as well as indirect measures and serious social deprivation, with the aim of eliminating them. However, being in groups that are systematically discriminated […]...

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