The women arrested in the March 8 protest in front of the Ministry of Labor, have been released. After 5 days of detention the remaining women arrested on March 8th were released tonight on March 12, 2018. The women who were being held at Qarchak prison, were transferred to the court in Evin prison in … More Women Arrested in March 8 Protest Released, Men Still in Detention
According to reports more than 20 persons arrested on March 8, 2018 because of a planned protest outside the Ministry of Labor have not been released and have been transferred from detention centers to prisons. To mark the occasion of International Women’s day on March 8, the protesters planned to hold a rally in front … More Women’s Economic Rights Protesters Arrested
Iranian women’s movement activists have a series of activities planned in the public space, including handing out of pamphlets, talking to the public and public protest in front of the Ministry of Labor, focused on economic issues facing women. We will post pictures of their actions tomorrow, but today (March 7) a number of activists … More Taking Back the Streets for March 8
This year, it seems that many are planning to celebrate March 8th across the country, thorough street action or protests or just by holding seminars. We will try to post info about some of these events as they come to us. Following is one action being planned by young women activists. A group of young … More Face-to-Face with Women On the Street for March 8th
Women’s Movement Activists Issue Statement for International Women’s Day Iranian women’s movement activists have issued a statement in observance of International Women’s Day March 8th, in which they criticize policies designed to repress and marginalize women’s demands over the last 40 years. The statement points to a multitude of demands articulated by the women’s movement … More We Will Not Stay at Home
In observance of March 8, international women’s day, a collective of women’s rights has issued a call for protest. The collective has called upon those who demand equality and economic justice to come together in front of the Ministry of Labor between 12-1pm on Thursday March 8. The aim of the protest organizers is object … More Iranian Women Plan Protest Demanding Equality and Economic Justice
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