Emergency Campaign to Support Survivors of the Iran-Israel WarThe ongoing military confrontation between Iran and Israel has led to hundreds of...
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Many women in Iran who have disobeyed hijab rules say they’ll remain defiant
This article originally appeared on NPR. There are women in Iran who are continuing to flout mandatory headscarf rules — even though the...
To Firuzeh Mahmoudi, Art Is an Act of Resilience and Defiance
This article originally appeared on KQED. As an Iranian American teenager born and raised in California, my immigrant parents searched tirelessly...
Firuzeh Mahmoudi on the Mornings with Zerlina Podcast
This originally appeared on the Mornings with Zerlina podcast on Sirius XM. U4I Co-Founder and Executive Director Firuzeh Mahmoudi joined Zerlina...
CNN: Firuzeh Mahmoudi Addresses the Threat of Internet Shutdowns and the Urgency to Keep the Internet Open (video)
Originally streamed on CNN on September 29, 2022. "The second we hear the word "internet shutdown" our hearts drop. Because we know exactly what is...
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How Encrypted Messaging Apps Have Become A Vital Tool For Surviving Warfare
This article originally appeared on Forbes. The tragic conflict that is currently ravaging Ukraine has precipitated one of the biggest refugee...
The Power of Women in Iran, Standing Up to the Morality Police
This article originally appeared in Ms. Magazine. In Iran, morality police prosecute over 16,000 women per year for “violations” from wearing an...
Job Posting: Iran Human Rights Barometer Data Assistant
MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS Data Analysis, Research, Persian Partner Relationships. JOB HIGHLIGHTS The Iran Human Rights Barometer (IHRB) project focuses on...