The Hamdam App: Breaking taboos and empowering Iranian women

The Hamdam App: Breaking taboos and empowering Iranian women

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...
Woman of the Week by Stylist Magazine

Woman of the Week by Stylist Magazine

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...
World Domination Summit

World Domination Summit

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...
Michka now available on iPhone

Michka now available on iPhone

Few people know how to handle child sexual abuse. And in Iran, support for victims and their families can be very difficult to find. Michka is an e-book and game designed to help parents teach children how to identify and report sexual abuse.  Helping victims and...
Iran blasted over plan to block Waze

Iran blasted over plan to block Waze

This article was originally published by Mobile World Live. Iran prepared to block traffic and navigation app Waze because it was created in Israel, according to media reports. The app was briefly blocked in the country in March, because it “raised concerns”, though...