Iran: The silencing of musicians advocating for women’s rights

Recent articles in Iran

Iran: International coalition launches to demand immediate release of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi

“The Free Narges Campaign is not just about one woman’s freedom; it is a fight for the dignity, rights, and future of all political prisoners in Iran.”

​​Iran: Hossein Shanbehzadeh targeted as social media crackdown continues

Many Iranians went on to social media to protest against Shanbehzadeh’s arrest, calling the accusations against him ‘baseless’ and ‘ridiculous’.

Iran arrests Kurdish editor-in-chief, Iranian cartoonist, sues several newspapers

“Authorities must realize that jailing journalists and critical voices won’t help them in hiding Iran’s difficult realities.” — CPJ