Mehrdad Darvishpour
sociologist
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View Timeline →A Social Activist: 'The Arrears of Disability Benefits' Have Still Not Been Paid
A disability rights activist has highlighted the ongoing non-payment of benefits for disabled individuals in Iran, despite a recent 40% increase approved by the parliament.…
Meeting of Protest Representatives with Budget Organization Managers; Disabled Individuals' Arrears Remain Unresolved
A meeting between representatives of disabled protesters and Iranian budget officials failed to resolve key issues regarding unpaid benefits and budget allocations for disability support.…
The Excitement of Iranian Students on 'Student Day'
On December 17, students from 35 universities in Iran issued a protest statement and held a small sit-in at Tehran University, commemorating 'Student Day'. This…
The Islamic Republic and Iranian Feminism
The article discusses the complex relationship between Iranian feminism and the Islamic Republic, highlighting how religious ideologies have shaped the perception and implementation of women's…
Zarif Changes the Subject and Makes a Preemptive Move
Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's Foreign Minister, defended the government's treatment of religious minorities during a meeting in the U.S., claiming that there is no discrimination…
Darvishpour: Concern Raised Over Arrest of 'Girl of Enghelab Street' in Meeting with Swedish Officials
A delegation from the Society for the Defense of the Struggles of the People of Iran met with Swedish officials to express concern over the…
Dutch Police Arrest Eight Protesters Outside Iranian Embassy in The Hague
Dutch police arrested eight protesters outside the Iranian embassy in The Hague for throwing objects and chanting anti-regime slogans. Protests supporting Iranian demonstrators occurred in…
Insulting? You Will Be Executed!
Two individuals in Iran have been sentenced to death for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad, based on the Islamic Penal Code's stipulations regarding 'Sabb al-Nabi.'…
Murders of Young Brides in Early Marriages
Recent reports highlight a disturbing trend of murders among young Iranian brides, particularly those married at a young age. Sociologists suggest that early marriages, coupled…