Iranian Writers' Association
انجمن نویسندگان ایران
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View Timeline →Tehran's Unyielding Crackdown on Political Dissent Continues
Iran's crackdown on political dissent continues following mass protests that began in January, with recent reports indicating the sentencing of poet Yousef Ansari to four…
190 University Professors Criticize Parliament's Opposition to Teaching Mother Languages in Schools
Over 190 university professors criticized the Iranian parliament's rejection of a proposal to teach mother languages in schools, highlighting a contradiction to presidential campaign promises.…
Civil Society Response to Parliament's Opposition to Mother Tongue Education
The Azerbaijani Political Prisoners Defense Association condemned the Iranian Parliament's rejection of a proposal to teach local and ethnic languages in schools, calling it a…
Shirin Ebadi Criticizes Security and Judicial Treatment of Mother Tongue Teachers
Shirin Ebadi criticized the Iranian government's treatment of mother tongue teachers and the educational discrimination faced by children from linguistic minority communities on International Mother…
Iranian Writers Association Calls for Legal Action Against Mother Tongue Activists to be Dropped
The Iranian Writers Association has condemned the arrests of mother tongue activists, highlighting ongoing discrimination against ethnic minorities in Iran. This statement coincides with International…
Two Human Rights Organizations Hold the Islamic Republic Responsible for the Death of Bakhtash Abtin
On the third anniversary of Bakhtash Abtin's death, two human rights organizations blamed the Iranian government for his death due to inadequate medical care. They…
Iranian Writers Association Criticizes Government's Brutality in Executions
The Iranian Writers Association condemned the Islamic Republic's use of executions as a tool of oppression, highlighting the recent death sentences for political prisoners. They…
A Teacher and Writer in Karaj Sentenced to Prison and Teaching Ban
Ahmad Derakhshan, a teacher and writer in Karaj, has been sentenced to one year in prison and a two-year teaching ban for propaganda against the…
Iranian Writers Association and Civil Activists Condemn Mandatory Hijab Law
The Iranian Writers Association and over 240 activists condemned the mandatory hijab law, calling for its immediate repeal, emphasizing women's rights and societal support. They…
Pakhshan Azizi's Lawyer Claims Evidence Against Death-Row Client is 'Invalid'
Amir Reisiyaan, lawyer for political prisoner Pakhshan Azizi, claims the evidence against her is invalid and has requested the Supreme Court to overturn her death…
Iranian Writers Association Calls for No Silence Against Government Censorship
The Iranian Writers Association has called for resistance against government censorship on Censorship Resistance Day, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for freedom of expression. The association…
Human Rights Groups: October is the Deadliest Month with at Least 166 Executions Recorded
In October 2024, Iran recorded 166 executions, the highest monthly total since 2007, including many for drug-related offenses. Human rights organizations criticize the Iranian government…
Human Rights Watch: Iranian Government Uses Executions to Suppress Ethnic Minorities
Human Rights Watch reports that the Iranian government is using executions as a means to instill fear among ethnic minorities and political dissidents. The organization…
Iranian Writers Association Condemns Death Sentences
The Iranian Writers Association condemned the death sentences for Varisheh Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi, highlighting the lack of fair trial rights and the broader context…
Iranian Writers Association: Government's Treatment of Plaintiffs Reflects Desperation
The Iranian Writers Association condemned the government's treatment of families of victims from recent crackdowns and the increase in death sentences as a sign of…
Narges Mohammadi Returns to Prison After Bone Tumor Surgery
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist, has been returned to prison following surgery for a bone tumor. Her lawyer has raised concerns about her…
Narges Mohammadi on the Second Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death: 'The Foundations of the Religious Despotism' of the Islamic Republic Have Been Undermined
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, marked the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, asserting that the Islamic Republic's religious despotism is weakening. She…
Reports Indicate Strike of Tradespeople in Kurdish Cities on the Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, tradespeople in Kurdish cities have gone on strike despite security threats. Mahsa's mother condemned the agents responsible…
Continued Security Climate in Saqez and Increased Arrests on the Anniversary of 'Women, Life, Freedom' Protests
As the second anniversary of the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests approaches, security forces have intensified arrests in Iran, particularly in Saqez and surrounding areas, while…
Emphasis on 'Continuation of Protests' on the Second Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death; Iranian Writers Association: Any Change is Only Possible Through the Power of the People
As the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches, various Iranian cultural and political figures stress the importance of continuing protests and strikes against the…