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The Case for Cultural

While we as Americans believe that education is the vehicle for unlocking the potential of a society and key to economic growth, every year, the Islamic Republic of Iran shuts the doors of its coll...

When a Clergyman Stands for Freedom of Expression

Islamic Republic has been trying to punish a religious leader, Ayatollah Kazemani Boroujerdi, for the crime of expressing “anti-government views.” Boroujerdi is a senior member of the S...

Dying While Bahai In Iran

Is there a greater catastrophe than the loss of a child? If you are Baha’i in Tabriz, the death of a loved one can be just the beginning of a new devastating experience.

Norouz At the Peoples House as Inspiration for Pluralism

This week, over 200 men and women representing a diversity of ethnicities, languages, professions and political views gathered to participate in what was perhaps the largest celebration of the ancient...

Gonabadi Dervishes Clash with Security Forces

Gonabadi Dervishes have staged a resistance protest around the residence of their leader in an area known as “Golestan-e-Haftom” to prevent armed security forces from entering and arresting their ...

From Melting Pot to Pressure Cooker?

Iran is a not just a political state, but a historic civilization that long has held up its ethnic diversity. However, the Persian majority dominates the coun...

Iranian Government Hosts Christmas Ceremony in Evin Prison

According to a Persian language report by Mizan Online News Agency, prisoners within Evin Prison were allowed to attend a Christmas ceremony that included representatives of various Christian denom...

Afghan Child Brutally Raped and Murdered

The disturbing news of Setayesh Ghoreishi, a 6 year-old Afghan girl is beginning to spread across Persian language media and human rights outlets.

Not So Merry Christmas In Iran

This year, as Christians around the world were preparing for Christmas, the news of Pastor Farshid Fathi’s release from an Iranian prison was spread across media outlets.