The 1988 Massacre in Iran and the Urgent Need for Independent Inquiry
The 1988 massacre is a stark reminder of the Iranian regime's complete disregard for the sanctity...
Articles
Resilient Iranians Defy the Return of Guidance Patrols to the Streets
The reinstatement of Guidance Patrols in Iran faced resistance from resilient Iranians, particularly women, and sparked...
Humanitarian Disaster in Iran, 57% of the populace is malnourished
Fifty-seven percent of the Iranian population, including 14.5 million children, are malnourished The news made headlines...
Honor killings and femicide are on the rise in Iran
Every passing day brings news of more honor killings and femicide in Iran. Zilan Aivaz, 15,...
The Horrifying Surge of Domestic Violence and Honor Killings in Iran
In recent years, there has been a surge of domestic violence against women and honor killings...
Widows in Iran in the grips of the mullahs’ misogyny
Six million widows and counting International Widows Day, June 23, is a United Nations ratified day...
The Disturbing Plight of Female Teachers and Teachers’ Poverty in Iran
The Untold Story of Female Teachers in Iran's Chaotic Education System The Disturbing Plight of Female...
Child Labor in Iran: Crushing Poverty is the Root Cause
The government ignores and covers up the bleak reality of child labor in Iran Crushing poverty...
The Washington Post reports on the legendary Iranian singer Marjan
In an article entitled, “Marjan, Iranian actress and singer who became symbol of rebellion, dies at...
The Family of Zahra Jalilian Questions Suspicious Death of the Physics Prodigy
Zahra Jalilian had told her mother: ‘I have made a discovery that could win the Nobel...
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.