The death penalty is a legal punishment in Iran. The country has a high execution rate, and is second only to China in the number of executions carried out annually. According to Amnesty International, Iran executed at least 694 people…
Read moreWomen in Iran have been protesting against the compulsory wearing of hijab, or Islamic headscarf, in public. These women are demanding their fundamental right to choose what to wear. In recent years, the Iranian government has been cracking down on…
Read moreInternet provides a comprehensive history of women’s suffrage in Iran. It chronicles the struggles of Iranian women to gain equal rights and highlights the major milestones in the fight for suffrage. The site also features interviews with Iranian women who…
Read moreEvery woman has the right to make decisions about her own body, including the right to abortion. However, this right is not always respected or protected. In many countries, women do not have the same access to safe and legal…
Read moreGender discrimination is a form of discrimination that exists in many societies around the world. It is a form of discrimination that is based on the belief that one gender is inferior to another gender. Gender discrimination can be directed…
Read moreToday marks International Women’s Day, a celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also serves as a reminder of the work that still needs to be done to achieve gender equality. International Women’s Day…
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