by Sadra | Nov 3, 2017 | Blog
During its thirty-third session, the Human Rights Council appointed Asma Jahangir as Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The present report outlines the activities carried out by the Special Rapporteur since the...
by Sadra | Nov 2, 2017 | Media
This article was originally published by Forbes. In response to the day-to-day violence and legal limitations facing many women in Iran (and beyond), a new app aims to put the power and tools for creating real change in a safe, accessible format, and into...
by Sadra | Oct 26, 2017 | Media
Talking about women’s bodies in general and sexual health and rights in particular remains taboo in Iran, even though for centuries Iranian feminists have been fighting to break these barriers. Queer feminist Soudeh Rad entered a competition organised by United...
by Sadra | Oct 25, 2017 | Media
Firuzeh Mahmoudi, the Executive Director of United for Iran was chosen the Woman of the Week according to the Stylist Magazine from France. Be our guest and check it out the reasons why Firuzeh received this honored award. Do not hesitate in checking Stylist Magazine...
by Sadra | Oct 25, 2017 | Blog
I can’t define activism for you. It could be speaking out against a regime or being beaten at a protest against white supremacy. Activism could be emailing, calling, texting and talking to family about an upcoming election. Activism could be finding jobs or services...