Welcome Surprise: Publication Reaffirms Success of Women’s Movement

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

We Will Not Allow the History of Our Peaceful and Non-Violent Activism to be Dismissed

Iranian women’s rights activists issued the following statement in response to national protests that took place across Iran in January 2018*.  The statement was signed by over 300 activists. The translated statement is provided below: Not a single day has gone by over the past year, without peaceful protests in Iran. Frustrated workers protesting unpaid … More We Will Not Allow the History of Our Peaceful and Non-Violent Activism to be Dismissed