We work extensively with Iranian women outside the country and maintain a permanent contact with women inside Iran. The Women’s Committee is actively involved with many women’s rights organizations and NGO’s and the Iranian diaspora. The committee is a major source of much of the information received from inside Iran with regards to women. Attending UN Human Rights Council meetings and other international or regional conferences on women’s issues, and engaging in a relentless battle against ...
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Today, as we mark the anniversary of the November 2019 uprising — one of the largest uprisings in modern Iranian history — we’ll explore the role, widespread presence, and leadership of women in this movement. This uprising showcased extraordinary moments of courage and leadership by Iranian women. We dedicate this episode to the women of the Novem…
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Welcome to this episode of the NCRI Women’s Committee podcast where we uncover one of the darkest facets of human rights abuse within the prison system of the Iranian regime which has victimized many women. The regime's treatment of political prisoners has always been harsh. Some reports reveal an even more sinister strategy: forcing illness and br…
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In this episode, we’re going to discuss the controversial new hijab bill, which many are calling a violation of Iranian women’s fundamental human rights. This bill, which has stirred both domestic and international outrage, was actually approved by the Guardian Council about a month ago. One of the parliament members had already announced it back o…
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Welcome to this episode of the NCRI Women’s Committee Podcast, where we shine a light on the suffering and struggle of women in Iran. Today, we’re focusing on a critical issue in Iran’s healthcare sector that has been escalating in recent months. Nurses across the country have been speaking out, not only in protests but also through a concerning ri…
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In this episode, we’re going to discuss a subject that doesn’t get enough attention: the emotional and psychological torture inflicted on political prisoners in Iran, especially through forced divorces. The clerical regime in Iran has been using forced divorce as a psychological weapon against political prisoners. Why is it such a prevalent method?…
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Today, we're discussing a grave issue unfolding in Iran: the alarming rise in executions and the courageous hunger strike protest by political prisoners and prisoners across the country, including the female political prisoners who are actively involved despite enduring great hardships and punitive measures by prison authorities. Let's start by tal…
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Today, we’ll be discussing the ongoing protests by Iranian nurses, who are courageously standing up against harsh economic conditions, low wages, and difficult working conditions. We'll also touch on the broader healthcare crisis in Iran. We hope you find this episode both informative and engaging. The situation in Iran’s healthcare system is extre…
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In this episode, we're going to discuss the rising executions of women and the nationwide protests, particularly in the women's wards, against the death penalty. Just recently, on the morning of July 27, 2024, a woman was among four prisoners hanged in the Central Prison of Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan Province in western Iran. This executi…
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Recently, the Iranian regime has a new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, in an election boycotted by a staggering 91 percent of the Iranian population. The big question we're exploring today is: will this bring any change for the women of Iran? That's what we'll be delving into in this episode. Who is Masoud Pezeshkian and what’s his background? Masoud…
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Today, we bring you a selection of speeches from some of the world’s most prominent women who participated in that significant summit. This global support for Maryam Rajavi, the NCRI, and its platform for a free Iran coincides with the isolation of the clerical regime, as evidenced by the recent boycott of two rounds of presidential elections in Ir…
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Women Leading Iran's Fight for Freedom: Resistance Units Support Maryam Rajavi's 10-Point Plan
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This time of year coincides with many significant events in Iranian history, most notably the beginning of the Iranian Resistance against the Khomeini regime on June 20, 1981. In this episode, we will examine women's crucial role in the 43-year struggle for freedom in Iran, from their involvement in the Iranian opposition to their current efforts w…
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Today, we’re diving into the alarming rise in executions in Iran over the past month. In a surprising twist, this issue has been overshadowed by the death of Ebrahim Raisi, the second-highest official responsible for these executions. You’ve probably heard the news about Raisi, the Iranian regime’s president, dying in a helicopter crash. This news …
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Since our last conversation, some shocking revelations have come to light. The BBC World Service recently uncovered documents revealing a harrowing incident involving Nika Shakarami, one of the iconic figures of the 2022 uprising in Iran. It's heart-wrenching to learn that undercover Revolutionary Guard agents kidnapped Nika, subjected her to sexua…
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The clerical regime has launched a new round of ruthless crackdown on women since April 13, under the pretext of combatting improper veiling. The new plan, called “Noor”, which means “light” has been implemented by the State Security Force to enforce the law, which has not yet been approved by the Guardian Council. Over the past week, since the sta…
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The month of March saw a milestone session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva with regards to the violations of human rights in Iran, in addition to several reports by human rights organizations shedding light on the Iranian regime’s crimes against humanity and violations of the rights of Iranian women and girls. The UN Special Rapporteur on …
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First, we’d like to congratulate all women of the world on International Women’s Day and pay tribute to the women who have championed the cause of equality, made sacrifices, and paved the way for others, ushering in a new era. In this episode we’re going to discuss some of the issues covered by the NCRI Women’s Committee’s Annual Report 2024 which …
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Iranian girls face a myriad of challenges, including violence, forced marriages, school dropouts, and lack of access to medical care. Despite these obstacles, however, Iranian girls are showing extraordinary courage and determination, actively participating in protests against the regime. The roots of this defiance can be traced back to the 1979 Re…
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On the eve of the anniversary of Iran’s anti-monarchy Revolution on February 11, 1979, we prepared an episode devoted to the heroism of Iranian women who fought against the Shah’s dictatorship and opened the way for millions of Iranian women to participate in deciding the fate of their country.Por NCRI Women's Committee
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In this episode, we’re going to discuss the escalation of crackdown on Iranian women, and of course, the people of Iran in general, and their resilient struggle to fight back. Let’s start with a brief roundup of the events. · The Iranian regime carried out a massive 850 plus executions in 2023, that included 25 women and 20 political prisoners. · H…
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December 22 marks the birthday of Yalda Aghafazli, a young resistant woman, who lost her life during the protests in 2022. She’s called by her fellow compatriots, “the convict who did not express remorse.” She was named Yalda because she was born on the longest night of the year in 2002. In Iranian culture, the Winter Solstice is referred to as Yal…
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Welcome to this edition of the NCRI Women’s Committee podcast. Every year, December 7 marks the Day of Students in Iran. On December 7, 1953, three students were killed by military forces on the campus of Tehran University’s College of Engineering. Since then, this day has been known as Students' Day in Iran, honoring the struggles of Iranian unive…
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With the International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women and Girls approaching, we’re shedding light on the disturbing reality of violence against women and girls in Iran. It’s crucial to underscore that what women endure isn’t just sporadic; it’s state-sponsored and institutionalized violence. Those opposing the regime face vicious violence.…
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Born on April 2, 2006, Armita Geravand was a vibrant young woman, excelling both in athletics, as a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo, and as a talented painter. Her life was full of promise and potential. Armita's life took a tragic turn in October, and her story sheds light on the oppressive mandates imposed by the Iranian regime, particularly…
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Roya Zakeri was shopping at a pastry shop in downtown Tabriz on Sunday, October 15, but when she stepped out, some Hijab patrols and plainclothes agents confronted her and told her to put on her veil. When she refused to do so, they beat her so badly that her legs hurt. So she sat down on the ground and started crying out, “Down with the dictator,”…
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As we produce this episode, a young woman is currently fighting for her life in a hospital under a heavy security presence. In today's episode, we will delve into the heart-wrenching details of 16-year-old Armita Geravand's battle for survival. Her story gained international attention after she was brutally assaulted by a Hijab enforcer. Join us as…
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In this episode, we look into the sweeping dismissals of professors across at least 150 universities in Iran. This situation is both timely and alarming. The expulsion of students began several months ago, and now, in August, professors are also facing termination. These actions coincide with the approaching first anniversary of the nationwide upri…
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In this episode, we will probe into a haunting chapter of history, the 1988 massacre in Iran, which claimed the lives of 30,000 political prisoners. We’ll pay homage to their unwavering courage and explore the quest for justice that continues to this day. August marks the anniversary of this massacre, where the death commissions in prisons across I…
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Welcome back to another enlightening episode of our NCRI Women's Committee podcast. Today, we'll be delving into two critical developments that are making waves: the resurgence of the Guidance Patrols and the contentious Hijab and Chastity Bill.Por NCRI Women's Committee
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Welcome to the NCRI Women's Committee podcast. Today, we will focus on the recent resurgence of the Guidance Patrols, also known as the Morality Police, in Iran. The Guidance Patrols have a history of enforcing a strict dress code on women, namely the mandatory hijab, in Iran. Last year, in mid-September, the violent beating and subsequent death of…
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In this episode of the NCRI Women’s Committee podcasts, we'll be diving into the findings of the recently released Global Gender Gap Report of 2023. In particular, we'll focus on gender gap in Iran, Iran's position at the bottom of the index and the gender disparities faced by women in the country. The World Economic Forum recently published its Gl…
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In this episode of the NCRI Women’s Committee podcast, we have a pressing and alarming topic to delve into—the relentless pressures exerted on women activists from all walks of life to intimidate and terrorize Iranian society, to stifle any potential uprisings. Furthermore, we will briefly examine the alarming escalation of executions in Iran and t…
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Welcome to the NCRI Women's Committee podcast. In today's episode, we will be discussing a concerning issue that has been occurring in Iran for the past five months: the chemical attacks on Iranian schoolgirls. Despite the severity of the situation, the Iranian regime has ignored the attacks and even denied their existence. Our guest will provide i…
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Reports have emerged of multiple incidents of female students being targeted with toxic chemicals in their schools, causing severe harm to their health. These incidents have been happening since November 30. The chemical attacks paused for a few weeks during the Persian New Year holidays but resumed after Nowruz's first day of school. The attacks h…
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In recent months, the Iranian regime has intensified its campaign to impose the compulsory veil on women. There’s been a coordinated effort by various government officials and agencies to promote the hijab as a legal requirement and label its removal as a threat to national security. The mullahs intensified their measures against opponents of the m…
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We will be discussing a very serious and heartbreaking issue that has been occurring in Iran over the past four months. The alarming biological and chemical attacks on young women and school girls. This cruel and inhumane act is the Iranian regime's latest attempt to silence protests and the ongoing revolution led by young women and schoolgirls.…
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Girls' schools in Iran have been targeted with biological attacks in what many believe is a form of retaliation for their participation in anti-regime protests. Hundreds of students have fallen ill. Even more alarming is that this isn't an isolated incident - it's happened all across the country, affecting 5,000 students at least. The chemical atta…
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Iranian women’s right to freedom in choosing what to wear, clothing, and covering has been a contentious issue in Iran for many years. The mandatory hijab was enforced by the mullahs' regime after the 1979 Revolution and especially considering the recent uprising in Iran sparked by the death in custody of a young woman for flouting the mandatory dr…
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On the eve of the anniversary of Iran’s anti-monarchy Revolution on February 11, 1979, we prepared an episode devoted to the heroism of Iranian women who fought against the Shah’s dictatorship and opened the way for millions of Iranian women to participate in deciding the fate of their country.Por NCRI Women's Committee
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This time, we bring you the inspiring stories of a series of women who have suffered greatly during the recent protests in Iran but remain high-spirited in their fight for freedom. As you might be aware, blinding the protesters has been one of the mullahs’ inhuman ways to crush the uprising. Put yourself in their shoes. You lose your eye or eyes ju…
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We’re talking about political prisoner Maryam Akbari Monfared. On December 29, as the world was celebrating Christmas and the New Year, she marked the end of her 13th year in prison for seeking justice for her siblings executed by the Iranian regime in the 1980s. Maryam had been imprisoned in the women’s ward of Evin Prison until the 9th of March 2…
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In this last episode of 2022, we will have an overview of a method the clerical regime most commonly used in the recent uprising to evade accountability for the murder of protesters. Of course, we are going to focus on the cases of women. During more than 100 days of the Iran uprising, we have frequently run into cases where the deaths of protester…
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Congratulations to all freedom-loving women of the world, especially the courageous women and girls in Iran, on removing the Iranian regime from the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The landmark decision was made after heated debates since it was unprecedented for the UN to expel a member state from its commissions. The membership of the…
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The world marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25. Just the day before, the UN Human Rights Council held a Special Session that approved a resolution to form a fact-finding mission to investigate human rights violations in Iran. Virtually all delegates in this special session admired Iranian women’s…
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In today’s episode, as the people in Iran are taking to the streets on the anniversary of the November 2019, we will focus on the goals and desires of the courageous women of Iran and the role they play in what’s indeed a Revolution. The answer to this question is very simple. The goal of these protests and this revolution can be summarized in one …
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State-backed violence against schoolgirls in Iran is occurring, too often. Now that the girls are resisting being forced into taking part in pro-regime ceremonies, they are beaten in school premises, arrested, and tortured to death in detention. Although it seems to be sheer madness, but this is the true nature of the Iranian regime. In just the pa…
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Just a few days ago, the world marked the 10th anniversary of the International Day for the Girl. Although the world has paid increased attention to the issues that matter to girls, investments in girls’ rights remain limited and girls continue to confront a myriad of challenges to fulfilling their potential. With adversity, however, comes resource…
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Fourteen days past the tragic death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, Iran is still engulfed in angry protests. Today we’re going to discuss how and why an innocent woman’s death sparked massive protests across the country, jolting the Iranian regime’s pillars of power. The Guidance patrols’ ruthless brutality against a young woman, fracturing her …
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Water is the most essential element of life but do you know why millions of Iranians are deprived of decent access to clean water despite the country’s wealth of resources? The water crisis in Iran is what we discuss and find out how deep in crisis Iran is, regarding SDG6. SDG6 aims to ‘ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sa…
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Enforced disappearance is among the worst violations of human rights. There is no crime crueler than the “disappearance” of a human being. Enforced disappearances are a tool of terror with a devastating impact that strikes not just individuals and their families, but the entire society. Impunity and attempts to destroy evidence of past violations c…
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Executions and suppression of women mark Raisi’s one year in office. August 3 marked the first anniversary of Ebrahim Raisi taking office in Iran after a rigged election engineered by the mullahs’ supreme leader. The past year in Iran saw a staggering rise in executions and the clampdown on Iranian women. That’s in addition to a bankrupt economy wi…
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