Sedigheh Vasmaghi was banned from leaving at Iran airport
Sedigheh Vasmaghi an Iranian writer and poet, was banned from leaving the country. Sedigheh Vasmaghi was...
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FIFA President’s stance unacceptable for public opinion, women in Iran
In a surprising stance, FIFA president announced on September 22, 2019, that Iranian officials have given...
Protest gatherings have become feminized since January – expert admits
All protest gatherings have become feminized since January. Mohsen Mahdian, a state-backed expert, made this comment...
Sixteen female Baha’i students banned from higher education
Despite passing the 2019 university admission test, 16 female Baha’i students have been banned from higher...
European Parliament strongly condemns repression of women in Iran
In a formal session on Thursday, September 19, 2019, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning...
Provision of Security for Women bill finalized by Judiciary after 8 years
Eight years after its proposal, the VAW bill has been finalized by the Iranian regime’s Judiciary...
Female football fans will be arrested, Tehran’s Police chief warns
Chief of Tehran’s Police announced that his forces will arrest any female football fans if they...
highest number of suicide attempts in Iran are in the 15-24 age group
“Thehighest number of suicide attempts in Iran are in the 15-24 age group.” Dr. Maryam Abbasinejad...
Widespread global outrage over the tragic death of Sahar Khodayari
The tragic death of Sahar Khodayari who self-immolated in protest to her six-month jail sentence for...
Members of Voice of Iranian Women Association under more pressure
Judiciary and security agencies are stepping up pressure on members of the Voice of Iranian Women...
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...
Iran’s Escalating Water Crisis: Energy Imbalance, Popular Protests, and the Role of Women
The Iran water crisis has transcended a mere climatic challenge, evolving into a structural catastrophe marked by severe ecosystem destruction...
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,...
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.