There are stories of Iran that mainstream media unfortunately refuse to cover. These days it is all talk about the smiling “moderate” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani launching his second term. One dark side of Iran the mullahs’ regime have kept a lid on is the status of Iran’s young women. Despite … [Read more...] about Iran’s women and their lost dreams
Women
The Story Of Rahele Zakaie: Another Woman Perished In Iran
Following International Women’s Day on March 8, the plight of Iranian women to finally obtain the freedom and rights they deserve continues. This struggle is resembled in the case of each and every Iranian women. News of Rahele Zakaie’s death means nothing to many people. Another human being … [Read more...] about The Story Of Rahele Zakaie: Another Woman Perished In Iran
Iran’s Regime of Terror by the Numbers
In 38 years the country's Islamist regime has taken the people into poverty and illiteracy while the leadership has gotten richer and richer. The mullahs now ruling Iran were able to hijack the revolution that sacked the U.S.-backed Shah regime back in February 1979. However, the 38-year report … [Read more...] about Iran’s Regime of Terror by the Numbers
Iran: Why “moderate” Rouhani can’t tolerate 2 motorcycling women
By Heshmat Alavi Two young women were arrested last week in Dezful, southwest Iran, for riding a motorcycle, according to a report wired by state-run IRNA news agency. As images went viral a social-media backlash was sparked against the ultra-conservative establishment ruling the country. But … [Read more...] about Iran: Why “moderate” Rouhani can’t tolerate 2 motorcycling women
Iran: imminent executions, harsh prisons & increasing protests
10 inmates face imminent execution in prison west of Tehran 10 death row inmates in Gohardasht Prison of Karaj, west of Tehran, were transferred to solitary confinement on the morning of Saturday, December 10th, in preparation for their executions. One of these inmates is Abdullah Ghaffari from … [Read more...] about Iran: imminent executions, harsh prisons & increasing protests
Crackdown wave in Iran & protests in response
Theater actor sentenced to 99 lashes The mullahs’ so-called judiciary in Iran has sentenced a young theater actor by the first name of Payam to 99 lashes. This inhumane ruling was upheld yesterday by the Iranian regime’s supreme court. It is worth noting that following the lashing of Agh Dare … [Read more...] about Crackdown wave in Iran & protests in response
Protests & crackdown measures continue in Iran: latest reports
Protesting students demand release of jailed students Universities across the country marked Students Day on December 6th In Tehran students of Amir Kabir Tech University staged their protest rally despite Bassij paramilitary forces attempting to prevent them. The rally witnessed slogans … [Read more...] about Protests & crackdown measures continue in Iran: latest reports
Street Women in Iran: Not a Profession, But a Sign of Oppression
By Iman Moridi, M.A. There are many rising social dilemmas in today’s Iran. Along with poverty, homelessness, and substance addiction, there are street women. It is clear Iran’s rising rate of inflation is causing an increase in poverty, and now thousands of women engage in prostitution across the … [Read more...] about Street Women in Iran: Not a Profession, But a Sign of Oppression
Iran: letter from political prisoner to int’l rights orgs
Political prisoner Golrokh Ibrahim Iraie issued a letter to her husband, Arash Sadeghi and international human rights organizations, supporting his hunger strike. Political prisoner Arash Sadeghi has been on hunger strike for the past 37 days, protesting inhumane prison conditions and the arrest of … [Read more...] about Iran: letter from political prisoner to int’l rights orgs
Iran: women continuing struggle against mullahs’ regime
By Heshmat Alavi As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is fit to take a brief look at the atrocious situation the women Iran are facing under the ruthless mullahs’ dictatorship sitting on the throne in Tehran. … [Read more...] about Iran: women continuing struggle against mullahs’ regime