VOICES: U4I Staff Shares Their Uprising Stories

VOICES: U4I Staff Shares Their Uprising Stories

Today marks 11 years since the beginning of  the Iranian Green Movement, an uprising borne out of the highly disputed results of the 2009 presidential election. It was the largest uprising the country had seen since the revolution in the late 1970s and a critical part...
Iran Must Release Human Rights Lawyer Mohammad Najafi

Iran Must Release Human Rights Lawyer Mohammad Najafi

Iran has officially summoned Mohammad Najafi to return to Arak Detention Center after being allowed a two-month furlough amid the coronavirus pandemic. Najafi, a human rights lawyer, is facing criminal charges for his activism and criticism of the government. He has...
IranCubator 2.0: Less Than One Month Left to Apply!

IranCubator 2.0: Less Than One Month Left to Apply!

There’s less than one month left to apply for IranCubator 2.0, and I’d love it if you would consider applying or helping us spread the word. We’ve seen some great ideas come through recently, including an educational program to teach parents about sexism, a self-care...
Deadline Extended to JUNE 1 for IranCubator 2.0

Deadline Extended to JUNE 1 for IranCubator 2.0

Advancing Hope Through Technology As we write this, we are in the midst of a global pandemic unlike any we’ve faced for generations. It is a time of great uncertainty, and we can only hope that governments, medical establishments, and citizens around the world can...