Women's Rights & Movements in Iran

Iran ranks among worst human trafficking states – U.S.

Iran Focus: London, Jun. 12 - The U.S. State Department accused Iran on Tuesday of being a major hub of human trafficking. Iran...

“Temporary marriage” idea draws female fire in Iran

Reuters: Iran's interior minister faced criticism from women activists on Saturday after advocating the practice of temporary marriage as a way to meet the...

Life for women in Iran beset by fate, culture

Washington Times: Growing up female in Iran, Layla did not know happiness. At age 13, her family sold her to a man who forced...

Official in Iran capital calls for greater clampdown on women

Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 14 – An official at Tehran’s governorate applauded the current nationwide crackdown on women who violate Iran’s strict Islamic...

Iran stops 50 women at airports for un-Islamic dress

AFP: Iranian police have prevented 50 women from boarding flights in their ongoing crackdown on dress styles deemed to be out of line with...

Photos: Iran cracks down on women for “un-Islamic” dress

Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 09 – The following are photos of a government crackdown on violators of Iran’s strict Islamic dress code. The...

Iran wants to keep sexes apart in hospitals

AFP: Iran's conservative government is encouraging doctors and nurses to treat patients only of the same gender in a bid to bring healthcare in...

In Iran, tactics of fashion police raise concerns

New York Times: Only days after Iran’s annual crackdown on immodest dress began in mid-April, with teams of police officers stopping women in major...

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Bread Prices and the New Wave of Price Increases and Rationing in Iran

In recent days, the issue of bread prices has become one of the most important livelihood concerns in Iran....

Privatization: The Transfer of Wealth to Power Circles in Iran’s Regime

Privatization has been one of the most significant economic policies of Iran's regime over the past three decades. Regime...

European Union Sanctions Against Iran’s Regime and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis

In the latest development in the tense relations between Tehran and Brussels, the issue of European Union sanctions has...

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Lebanese President Expresses Clear Opposition to Iran’s Regime

Recent remarks by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun regarding the...

Internet Shutdowns Have Devastated the Livelihoods of Millions of Iranians

Following widespread and repeated internet shutdowns in Iran ordered...

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