Mojgan Bagheri and Zahra Esfandiari defend their cases in court
The first branch of the Shiraz Revolutionary Court convened on Saturday, June 10, 2023, to examine...
Women's News
Maryam Taghizadeh Dezfuli was arrested in a raid by security forces
Maryam Taghizadeh Dezfuli was arrested after security forces raided her residence. During the protests in Ahvaz,...
Zahra Mohammadi and Faezah Ebrahimi, medical students from Bushehr, die in a car accident
Medical students from Bushehr died due to malfunction of the airbags Zahra Mohammadi, Faezeh Ebrahimi, Mohammad...
Over 40 mothers seeking justice for their slain children are apprehended by the IRGC Intelligence
More than 40 mothers seeking justice have been detained Over 40 mothers seeking justice for their...
Maryam Jalal Hosseini remains in detention, deprived of medical care
The continued detention of Maryam Jalal Hosseini without standing trial Despite the passage of one month,...
Tragic death of a 26-year-old female worker in Neyshabur
A 26-year-old female worker gets killed in a factory in Neyshabur A 26-year-old female worker from...
Atena Farghadani, a brave cartoonist and former political prisoner, is arrested and jailed
Atena Farghadani has been arrested Atena Farghadani, a cartoonist and former political prisoner, has been arrested...
Garmi County hit by floods, government fails to aid the victims
One week has passed since a devastating flood inflicted significant damage on Garmi County and the...
Students of the Science and Technology University Summoned to the Disciplinary Committee
Students of the Science and Technology University Summoned to the Disciplinary Committee Student organizations report a...
Zohreh Sayyadi, a Cancer Patient, to Serve One Year in Evin Prison
Zohreh Sayyadi, a Cancer Patient, is to Serve One Year in Evin Prison A social activist,...
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...
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