Iran: Two Sisters of Executed Political Prisoner Moved to Unknown Location
Azam and Akram Daneshvarkar, two sisters of executed political prisoner Akbar Daneshvarkar, were transferred from Qarchak...
Women's News
January 2026 Protesters Remain in Arbitrary Detention Without Due Process
More than three months after the January 2026 Protests, a wave of Iranian citizens remains trapped...
Iran: Female Protesters Held in Legal Limbo Amid Dire Conditions
Female protesters held in legal limbo for over three months at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad are...
Iran: Women’s National Team Barred from 2026 Asian Games Amid Asylum Fears
Football federation cites " lack of medal prospects" for the withdrawal, a standard not applied to...
Defense Counsel Silenced: Two Human Rights Attorneys Arrested
In a blatant attempt to stifle the voices of legal advocates, two defense counsels, Elham Zera’atpisheh...
Systematic Denial of Care Risks Life of Female Political Prisoner in Iran
Female political prisoner in Iran, Parisa Kamali, is facing a life-threatening health crisis as Yazd Prison...
Iran: Female Prisoners Held in Inhumane Conditions at Vakilabad Prison
The “Aramesh” ward at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad houses a number of female prisoners. At present,...
Evin Prison: Six Months Added to the Sentences of Two Women Political Prisoners
Amid an ongoing escalation of judicial pressure against female political prisoners in Iran, authorities have imposed...
“No to Executions Tuesdays” Campaign Continues Across 56 Iranian Prisons Despite Intensifying Restrictions
In the 119th consecutive week of the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign, political prisoners in 56...
Iran Regime Denies Family Visits to Female Political Prisoners in Evin Prison
Reports from Evin Prison indicate an escalation of pressure on female political prisoners, with seven women...
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...
Iran Healthcare Workers Protest Against Severe Livelihood and Structural Crises
In the summer of 2026, an Iran healthcare workers protest wave highlights how the country’s health system faces chronic financial...
More than 4,000 Prominent Political and Social Figures Call for the Revocation of Arghavan Fallahi’s Death Sentence
More than 4000 prominent political and social figures, including elected representatives, university professors, educators, lawyers, judges, authors, artists, leaders of...
Iran: Continued Arrests and Long Prison Terms for Women Protesters
January 2026 nationwide uprising has been followed by a wave of continued arrests, harsh sentences, and continued judicial uncertainty for...
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.