Iran: Girl, 13, ran away to escape forced marriage
A 13-year-old run-away girl was arrested and turned in to the judiciary authorities after three days....
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Iran: 60 percent of female prisoners face drug-related charges
The secretary of Anti-Drugs Coordination Council in East Azerbaijan Province, Mohammad Ali Nosrati, admitted, "60 percent...
Iran: Another female civil activist received jail sentence
Golrokh Ebrahimi was sentenced to six years imprisonment. The verdict was issued on Sunday, February 21,...
Iran-women: Kurdish political activist summoned for interrogation
Kurdish political activist, Afsaneh Bayazidi, from northwestern city of Bukan, was summoned on Thursday, February 18,...
World: Palestinian female teacher amount the 10 top teachers worldwide
International FARKI institution for promoting poor children’s education announced that a Palestinian teacher Hanan al-Horoob was...
Iran: 74 lashes, three months jail for mother of political prisoner and human rights activists
18 human rights activists including families of political prisoners and martyrs were sentenced each to 91...
Iran: Women banned again from entering sports stadium in Kish
Although Iran's Volleyball Federation has made commitments to FIVB not to prevent women from attending the...
Iran: Woman sentenced to death
State-run media reported a woman has been sentenced to death. Her name is Narjes and she...
Iran: State official emphasizes mandatory veil for women
Having visited 31 provinces and 40 agencies, deputy minister of interior Ali Molazadeh, said, “The condition...
Iran: Educating primary school girls about veiling
“Educational plans to promote hijab (veiling) among school children in schools are being implemented in parts...
Sign the Petition: Demand Urgent International Action to Protect Women Prisoners in Iran
Iran's Women Prisoners: A Human Rights Emergency Demanding Immediate International Action September 2026 To: The UN High Commissioner for Human...
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...
From a Strategic Paradigm Shift to a Vanguard Movement
The Journey of Women’s Leadership in the Iranian Resistance The period between October 18 and October 22 marks a pivotal...
Femicide in Iran: When the Law Grants Killers Impunity Instead of Protecting Women
One week, several victims: The true face of violence against women in Iran Femicide in Iran: In just a few...
When Mothers Manage Hunger: Shrinking Food Budgets for Women and Children in Iran
Poverty and deprivation move from the margins to the mainstream For many countries, World Food Day and the International Day...
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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.