By AIW Staff Narges Mohammadi, one of Iran’s most well-known political prisoners, fears she may soon be killed. After surviving a brutal assault in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison on December …
An Iranian Women’s Rights Advocate’s Life Hanging in the Balance Read More
Nazanin Afshin-Jam doesn’t fit the stereotype of political wife, which could provide some interesting moments during Peter MacKay’s Conservative leadership bid. By Daphne Bramham Source: Vancouver Sun Outspoken human rights …
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Source: RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty (RFE/RL) Iranian defector Kimia Alizadeh has told German media that she “would be happy to compete for Germany” at this year’s Summer Olympics. The 21-year-old Alizadeh has …
Iran Olympian, Defector Would Be ‘Happy To Compete For Germany’ Read More
In 1979, the Shah of Iran was overthrown and the Ayatollah Khomeini came to power. 52 Americans were held hostage. To understand the U.S. – Iranian relationship today, our guests …
Newt’s World: The Iranian Revolution Read More
Source: ShareAmerica Iranian women once enjoyed freedom and equal opportunity. Meet a few of the remarkable women who were thriving in Iran before Islamic fundamentalists overthrew Iran’s government in 1979 and denied women …
Iranian women: Before and after Islamic Revolution [video] Read More
Born & raised in Iran, Manda Zand Ervin on new book about courageous women of Iran
Roy Green Show with Guest, Iranian-American Author, Manda Zand Ervin Read More
Salbi Marandi, an 80-year-old woman, and mother of a deceased political prisoner, was whipped 70 times on November 28th in the northwestern city of Khoi’s Prison, as part of her prison …
Khomeinist Regime Jailers Flog 80-year-old Woman, Mother of Deceased Political Prisoner Read More
By AIW Staff In its November 7th issues, the French Publication, L’Obs – formerly Le Nouvel Observateur – has conducted a written interview with Nasrin Sotoudeh, Iranian lawyer, human rights activist and …
Nasrin Sotoudeh: “At a time where oppression reigns in Iran, it makes no difference whether I’m in prison, or not” Read More