Women in Iran have played diverse roles and contributed to various aspects of society, economy, and culture. For centuries, traditional gender norms in Iran confined women primarily to the domestic …

2 days ago · Executive summary Iranian law and practice impose gender-differentiated rules that regulate dress, public behavior, family relations, movement and civic life for women, producing a …

Sep 13, 2024 · The Iranian Government has intensified its efforts to suppress the fundamental rights of women and girls and crush remaining initiatives of women’s activism, UN Human Rights Council …

Feb 5, 2026 · In Iran, the state is both repressing dissent and sorting lives. Protesters, political prisoners, ethnic minorities and increasingly women are positioned as expendable in the restoration of...

Mar 13, 2025 · Despite decades of repression, the resilience of Iranian women remains unbroken. The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in 2022, after being detained by the morality police for allegedly …

3 days ago · The Iran women protests have entered a critical phase in 2026 as demonstrations continue across the country despite intensified crackdowns, internet blackouts and mass arrests. What began …

2 days ago · The turmoil unfolding in Iran reflects a significant shift in the sociopolitical landscape, driven primarily by the actions of women. Their bold stance against oppressive laws, particularly those …