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Mullahs’ parliament passed the law to the government to be implemented UN experts on human rights...
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On Monday, December 2, 2024, the Iranian judiciary and parliament convened a joint session. The Judiciary...
Elimination of Violence Against Women: A Bill That Never Gets Passed
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The Plight of Young Children Incarcerated with Their Mothers: A Life Shared Behind Bars
In Iran, an often-overlooked aspect of the prison system is the reality of young children incarcerated...
November 2019 Uprising: The Heroic Role of Women in Iran’s Fight for Freedom
The November 2019 uprising exemplified the Iranian people’s determination to overthrow the oppressive regime. Sparked by...
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We work extensively with Iranian women outside the country and maintain a permanent contact with women inside Iran. The Women’s Committee is actively involved with many women’s rights organizations and NGO’s and the Iranian diaspora.
The committee is a major source of much of the information received from inside Iran with regards to women. Attending UN Human Rights Council meetings and other international or regional conferences on women’s issues and engaging in a relentless battle against the Iranian regime’s misogyny are part of the activities of members and associates of the committee.