women's rights in Iran
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi Permanently Banned From Leaving Country
Nov 28, 2025 02:56 am CST
Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi reveals she's permanently barred from leaving Iran, preventing her from reuniting with her children whom she hasn't seen for over 11 years. Released on medical leave after three years in prison, she continues her defiant activism while facing potential re-arrest by Iranian authorities.
Iranian Official's Daughter's Strapless Wedding Dress Sparks Hypocrisy Claims Against Regime's Hijab Laws
Oct 21, 2025 05:12 pm CST
A recent controversy in Iran exposes apparent double standards as footage of senior official Ali Shamkhani's daughter's lavish wedding featuring a strapless gown circulates online, while ordinary women face harsh punishment for modest hijab violations. The scandal highlights tensions between the Islamic Republic's strict public enforcement of modesty laws and the private lives of its elite.