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We Oppose War, Sanctions and Repression: Statement by Iranian Women’s Rights Defenders

May 29, 2019

Iranian women’s rights activists have issued a statement condemning the threat of war and sanctions against Iran. Citing the increased tensions between the US and Iran, the signatories to this statement urge the United Nations, European powers and international women’s movements and organizations to use all in their power to stop this unnecessary and preventable … More We Oppose War, Sanctions and Repression: Statement by Iranian Women’s Rights Defenders

Welcome Surprise: Publication Reaffirms Success of Women’s Movement

April 8, 2019

Iranian rights activists were pleasantly surprised a few weeks ago, when they heard of Soor a publication that addressed women’s rights and discrimination against women, published by male high school students at Allameh Helli High School in Tehran. For rights activists who have worked tirelessly for decades to raise awareness about gender-based violence and discrimination … More Welcome Surprise: Publication Reaffirms Success of Women’s Movement

Tribute to Iranian Women Journalists

March 8, 2019

It is not easy being a journalist in Iran, much less a female journalist. Not only do you have to contend with all the usual limitations that curtail your ability to report and write, you have to deal with a male dominated work environment, which does not promote women and recognize their talent. But if … More Tribute to Iranian Women Journalists

Women Arrested in March 8 Protest Released, Men Still in Detention

March 12, 2018

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

Women’s Economic Rights Protesters Arrested

March 11, 2018

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

Taking Back the Streets for March 8

March 7, 2018

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

Face-to-Face with Women On the Street for March 8th

March 6, 2018

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

We Will Not Stay at Home

March 5, 2018

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

Iranian Women Plan Protest Demanding Equality and Economic Justice

March 4, 2018

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

A Decade of Injustice: Mahdieh Golru Reinstated in University

February 18, 2018

After ten years of persistence in demanding that her right to education, unjustly denied, be reinstated, Mahdieh Golru, was admitted into Al-Zahra university. Because of her social and political activism, Mahdieh Golrou a student rights and women’s rights activist, was classified as a “starred student” and barred from continuing her education in 2007. During the … More A Decade of Injustice: Mahdieh Golru Reinstated in University