In-Depth Perspectives on Human Rights, International Policy, and Global Security
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Iran’s internet is back—but the truth is just emerging
After 88 days of a nationwide internet blackout, the Islamic Republic of Iran has restored partial access to the global internet. On the surface, this may sound like good news. It is not. Not all Iranians are back online. Many still face disruptions, heavy filtering and surveillance. And for tens of thousands of families, the…
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Shakila Ghasemi: A Bahá’í Woman Disappeared in Iran’s System of Repression
Shakila Ghasemi is a young Bahá’í woman from the city of Kerman, Iran, whose case has become emblematic of the ongoing persecution of the Bahá’í minority in the Islamic Republic. Born around 1999–2000, she is reported to be 26–27 years old at the time of her arrest in early 2026. On February 2, 2026, Ghasemi…
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A Story of Unbroken Dignity: Lessons in Resilience from Shiraz, 1978
History often focuses on grand political shifts, but the true cost of upheaval is recorded in the quiet margins of human life. During the turbulent months leading to the 1979 Iranian Revolution, a localized wave of violence swept through Shiraz. Known to survivors as the Gharati-ha (The Looting), it resulted in the systematic plunder and…
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“Woman Life Freedom Day” in Arizona
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has officially declared September 16, the anniversary of the killing of Mahsa Jina Amini, as “Woman, Life, Freedom Day.” This proclamation stands in solidarity with the courageous women, men, and children of Iran who continue to demand their fundamental and inalienable rights in the face of ongoing repression.
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Arizona KNFX Radio interview with Farzan and Anisa
Iranians continue to struggle for freedom, democracy, and fundamental human rights in the face of an entrenched theocratic dictatorship. After decades of repression, censorship, and state violence, a growing movement has made one thing clear: the Iranian people demand change and deserve a future built on dignity and justice. As we mark the anniversary of…