1979 anti-monarchy revolution: the Unbreakable Spirit of Iranian Women
Commemorating the valiant contributions of women imprisoned and tortured by the Shah’s regime The 1979 Anti-Monarchy...
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1979 Revolution: Iranian women take a stride forward
The anniversary of the 1979 Revolution which toppled the Shah’s monarchic regime in Iran, is a...
In memory of my kind physics teacher
I will never forget that September in Autumn 1972, when our new Physics teacher walked into...
Free in Captivity: The 15-year ordeal of Maryam Akbari Monfared
Maryam Akbari's unbound courage, unfettered soul, and unbroken resolve keep her going amidst overwhelming adversity On...
The Unyielding Spirit: Women’s Bravery in 2009 Protests in Iran
Remembering the 2009 protests in Iran which shook the regime to its core on December 27,...
Human Rights Day and the systematic violation of the rights of women in Iran
On Human Rights Day, it's crucial to address the systematic violation of the rights of women...
Systematic Use of Sexual Violence Against Iranian Protesters – Amnesty International Unveils
Amnesty International's latest report, released on December 6, 2023, sheds light on the grim realities faced...
Marriage of girl children, a devastating end to childhood
Marriage of girl children, or child marriage, is one of the worst forms of violence against...
Women and Girls in Iran Struggle Against State-Sanctioned, Institutionalized Violence
As we approach the International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women and Girls and the 16...
Protests in November 2019 and the regime’s catalogue of shocking crimes
The number of women killed in any confrontation bespeaks of their greater participation and active role...
Crushed by Design: Structural Crises and Inequitable Policies Push Female-Headed Households to the Edge
Introduction Life for the Iranian people under the religious dictatorship is fraught with hardship and peril from every perspective. Whether...
A Report to CSW70: Gender-Based Discrimination Under Iranian Law
Structural Inequality and State-Sanctioned Oppression of Women Gender-Based Discrimination Under Iranian Law” is the title of the NCRI Women’s Committee’s...
Annual Report 2026: From Protests, to Uprising, and the Role of Iranian Women
On the eve of International Women’s Day 2026, the NCRI Women’s Committee presents its Annual Report 2026, offering a recap...
Day 2 of Free Iran 2026: Broad Support for 10-point plan and Criticism of Western Appeasement
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the second day of the “Free Iran 2026 – Supporting the Democratic Alternative” conference was...
45 Years of Resistance for a Free Iran; A Future Built on a Democratic Republic
Free Iran 2026 Summit Brings Together International Political Figures to Emphasize thePath Toward a Democratic Iran On Saturday, June 20,...
Iran’s Escalating Water Crisis: Energy Imbalance, Popular Protests, and the Role of Women
The water crisis in Iran has transcended a mere natural challenge, evolving into a human, environmental, and economic catastrophe. While...
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.