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,...
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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...
EU Reporter: “The Iranian people are ready to overthrow the regime”, opposition leader tells MEPs
The EU Reporter reported on May 24, 2023, on a conference at the European Parliament featuring...
Joint House Caucus Hearing Voices Support for Iranian Women, Uprising, and Maryam Rajavi
Breitbart.com reported on the House joint hearing in Washington, D.C., on May 21. The Thursday, May...
Struan Stevenson: Iranian Women’s Quest for a Free and Democratic Iran
Issues and Insights published an article by Struan Stevenson on May 15 about the continuing struggles...
Sign our Statement to Halt the Death Sentence of 25-Year-Old Political Prisoner Arghavan Fallahi
Statement Calling for Immediate Action to Halt the Death Sentence of 25-Year-Old Political Prisoner Arghavan Fallahi We express our profound...
The Ineffectiveness of Population Policies in Iran: Economy, Aging, and the Overlooked Rights of Women
Abstract: A compilation of official data, media reports, and disclosures published in April, May, and June 2026 demonstrates that Iran...
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...
Women, Resistance, Freedom: The Unbroken Lineage from Camp Ashraf to Iran’s Gen-Z Revolution
When an early morning raid struck Camp Ashraf at 5:00 AM on September 1, 2013, the goal of Iran’s clerical...
Working to Survive: Iranian Women Between Poverty, Exhaustion, and Lack of Labor Protection
For many Iranian Women, losing a job or failing to find sustainable employment is not just about being unemployed; it...
Victims at Home: Report on 15 Women Killed in One Month
Misogynistic laws lie at the root of violence against women in Iran Victims at Home: Report on 15 Women Killed...
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.