The spirit of the Iranian people remains strong. They continue to fight for their rights, culture, and place in the world.
Women are the backbone of society, driving change and progress. Fight for equality and freedom demonstrate strength and resilience, shaping a better future for everyone.
The ongoing worker movement for rights and fair conditions is vital for socio-political change. This struggle is essential for creating a just society where everyone can thrive and succeed.
Iranian society is diverse and vibrant, blending ancient traditions with modern influences. Despite challenges, the people’s resilience and rich cultural heritage continue to inspire and endure through time.
Iran’s modern history is marked by significant events: the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the Iran-Iraq War, and ongoing political reforms. These events shape its complex and evolving identity today.
In the shadow of sirens and smoke, where Tehran’s skyline is once again marked by fire and fear, a different kind of voice is emerging from within Iran—one that rejects both the bombs falling from foreign skies and the violence of the regime that claims to defend the homeland. While Israel’s attack on Iranian cities have intensified regional chaos and the Islamic Republic responds to the attack, an unprecedented wave of domestic dissent is rising from below. It is not the state, nor its generals or clerics, but workers, teachers, feminists, and writers—many of them imprisoned—who are speaking the clearest…
Join me every two weeks as we delve into various aspects of socio-political issues, with the goal of cultivating a more profound comprehension of our world. Together, striving to bring lucidity to the complexities of our collective existence.
Kazem Farajollahi’s article, is a powerful and detailed explanation of the struggles that Iranian workers face today. It was published on International Workers’ Day, a date that has special meaning for labor movements around the world. The article begins with a dedication to two women workers, Reyhaneh and Sharifeh, who, according to the author, have fought honestly and independently for the freedom and happiness of the working class. It is also dedicated to all the workers who have been arrested or jailed for defending labor rights in Iran.
What happens when a Muslim woman says no to the forced hijab? What if that woman is not a secular activist or a Western journalist, but a religious scholar, a poet, and a former member of the Iranian Islamic parliament? This article introduces a Persian-language book by Sedigheh Vasmaghi, a theologian, poet, and former Iranian parliamentarian who publicly removed her hijab in protest against the Islamic Republic. Her memoir, Why I Rebelled Against Hijab, is both a personal and political text that speaks from within the Islamic tradition—against the misuse of religion for authoritarian control.
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