May 2023
Temporary Release of Mohammad Habibi; Four Members of the Bushehr Teachers' Union Summoned
Mohammad Habibi, a prominent teacher's union spokesperson, was temporarily released from prison after 47 days, while four other members of the Bushehr Teachers' Union face…
Islamic Revolutionary Court Sentences Anisha Asadollahi, Labor Activist, to Five Years in Prison
Anisha Asadollahi, a labor rights activist, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran for…
Teachers' Protest Gatherings in Several Provinces of Iran
Teachers across Iran held protests on May 9, demanding better living conditions and the implementation of promised reforms. Security forces intervened in some locations to…
Several Detained Teachers and Labor Activists Released on Heavy Bail
Several labor activists and teachers, including Anisha Asadollahi and Reyhaneh Ansarinezha, were released on heavy bail after being detained during a visit to a fellow…
Teachers' Demands Unanswered; Arrests of Union Activists Continue
On Teacher's Day in Iran, teachers' demands remain unaddressed as the government intensifies arrests of union activists. A joint statement from fifteen unions declares the…
Khamenei on 'Teacher's Day' Without Mentioning Poisonings: Teachers Should Feel Responsible
On Teacher's Day, Khamenei urged teachers to feel responsible in all aspects of education, neglecting to address ongoing issues such as teacher protests, student arrests,…