May 2023
Filtering Has Not Stopped Iranians' Presence in Cyberspace; Over 50% of People Are Active on Social Media
Despite the filtering of major social media platforms in Iran, millions of users remain active, with significant engagement on Instagram and Twitter. The report highlights…
Letter from Eight Organizations to the International Labour Organization: Expel the Islamic Republic
Eight labor organizations in Iran have called for the expulsion of the Islamic Republic from the International Labour Organization due to its oppressive policies against…
New Social Progress Index Report; Slow Progress of Iran Over Three Decades
A new report by the Social Progress Imperative ranks Iran 93rd out of 170 countries in terms of social progress, highlighting a slow increase in…
Milan Hosts Photo Exhibition on the Lives of Iranian Women; Farnaz Damani: They Are 'Powerful and Brave'
A photo exhibition in Milan highlights the lives of Iranian women, showcasing their strength and resilience through the lens of photographer Farnaz Damani. The exhibition…
Call for Sanctions Against the Ministry of Culture: Cultural Figures Urge Non-Recognition of Censorship Institutions
A coalition of Iranian artists has called for a boycott of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, urging their peers to resist censorship and…
A Street in the Capital of Austria Named After 'Zhina Mahsa Amini'
A street in Vienna, Austria, will be named after Zhina Mahsa Amini, marking a significant symbolic gesture in support of Iranian protests against the regime.…
Iran Summons Iraqi Ambassador Over Presence of Kurdish Opponents at Ceremony in Kurdistan Region
Iran has summoned the Iraqi ambassador to protest the presence of Kurdish opposition groups at a ceremony in the Kurdistan region, which Iran views as…
U.S. Secretary of State: Women and Girls in Iran Are Pursuing Their Fundamental Rights Despite Repression
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted the ongoing struggle of Iranian women and girls for their rights during a speech at the Freedom House…
Niloufar Aghaei's Reaction to Being Called a 'Liar' by Protesters on Tehran's Billboards
Tehran's municipality has installed controversial billboards accusing protesters who lost their eyesight from government gunfire of being liars, prompting a strong reaction from Niloufar Aghaei,…
Initiation of Curriculum Changes at the Request of Ali Khamenei: Participation of 7,000 for Reforming 1,500 Curricula
The Iranian government is initiating significant changes to university and school curricula at the request of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, involving over 7,000 faculty members…
New Economic Sanctions by Canada Against the Islamic Republic
Canada has announced new sanctions against Iran, targeting one entity and nine individuals, including members of the morality police involved in the arrest of Mahsa…
Exclusive; A Journalist in Iran: Journalists Did Not Allow Distortion of Reality
A journalist in Iran discusses the challenges faced by the media, particularly after the protests following Mahsa Amini's death. He highlights the emergence of a…
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Calls for Referral of Iran's Case to International Criminal Court
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has recommended that the Biden administration classify Iran as a 'country of particular concern' due to severe repression…
An Expert: Online Marketing Under the Blade of Filtering and Internet Outages in Iran, Died and Came Back to Life
A digital marketing expert in Iran highlights the severe challenges faced by the industry due to internet filtering and outages, stating that many global platforms…