September 2023
An Education Ministry Official: 'Hijabification' of Girls' Schools is Underway
The Iranian Education Ministry is implementing 'hijabification' in girls' schools, emphasizing the importance of hijab both inside and outside schools. This initiative follows widespread protests…
Reactions to the 'Chastity and Hijab' Bill in Iran | Critics: It is Unclear and Discriminatory; Defenders: Critics are Anti-Family
The Iranian parliament has passed a controversial 'Chastity and Hijab' bill, facing widespread criticism for its vague definitions and potential for discrimination. Critics argue it…
UN Experts Condemn Intensified Crackdown on Protesters on Mahsa Amini Anniversary
UN experts condemned the Iranian government's crackdown on protesters marking the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. They called for accountability regarding her death and highlighted…
Hunger Strike of 13 Political Prisoners in Qazalhessar in Solidarity with Protesters on Mahsa's Anniversary
Thirteen political prisoners in Qazalhessar have begun a three-day hunger strike to commemorate Mahsa Amini's death. They demand to return to Evin Prison and the…
Jaafar Ebrahimi, Imprisoned Teacher in Qazal Hesar, Transferred to Hospital Due to Deteriorating Health
Jaafar Ebrahimi, a teacher imprisoned in Qazal Hesar, has been transferred to a hospital due to serious health issues while on hunger strike. Thirteen political…
Exclusive; Beating of Saman Yasin in 'Ghazal-Hesar'; Crime: 'Speaking Kurdish' with Family
Saman Yasin, a Kurdish singer and political prisoner, was beaten in Ghazal-Hesar prison after speaking Kurdish with his family. He has reported severe torture and…
U.S. Religious Freedom Commission Calls for Referral of Islamic Republic's Case to International Criminal Court
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has called for the referral of the Islamic Republic's human rights violations to the International Criminal Court, citing…
Whipping Sentence for Engineer Opposing Mandatory Hijab; Zainab Kazemi: I Am Not Ashamed of My Call for Justice
Zainab Kazemi, an engineer and protester against mandatory hijab, has been sentenced to 74 lashes for 'offending public morality' after removing her hijab during an…
Concerns Raised Over 'Gender Apartheid' in Iran; Experts Say the Foundation of the Islamic Republic is Based on 'Apartheid'
UN human rights experts have labeled Iran's 'Hijab and Chastity' law as a form of gender apartheid, with activists asserting that the entire legal framework…
UN Experts Describe Mandatory Hijab Bill as 'Gender Apartheid'
UN experts have condemned Iran's proposed 'Chastity and Hijab' bill as a form of gender apartheid, warning it violates fundamental human rights and promotes systemic…