Bani-Adam - Anti-Discrimination
“The killing of peaceful demonstrators must stop”
Arseh Sevom joined over 60 organizations in calling for a special session of the UN Human Rights Council to address the mass killings of protesters in […]
Is International Gormeh Sabzi Day Really Coming Up?
“Gormeh Sabzi is one of the most beloved dishes in Iran,” Najmieh Batmanglij says.
Do Not Abuse the Abused
“The sanctions aren’t just impacting us economically, they are isolating us. Obviously, we are isolated internationally, but we are also isolated from each other…”
PRESS RELEASE Arseh Sevom Announces Project Bani Adam
“If we’ve learned anything the past few decades it’s this: our fates and our lives are interconnected.”
Arseh Sevom Introduces Project Bani Adam
Nothing is more central to Iranian culture than our poetry and the way we tell our stories to each other. We weave stories into carpets, recite poems at dinner, and tell fortunes from Hafez. We blog, write, and whisper to each other. Our music is rich and laye
Sahar Khodayari, Iran’s Blue Girl Dies
Sahar Khodayari became known as the blue girl for painting her face blue to support her favorite Iranian football team. When she was told she may face a prison sentence from six months to two years for daring to attend a soccer game, she set herself on fire.
We strongly condemn the execution of a group of Arab citizens in Iran
The situation of religious, ethnic and gender minorities in Iran has been worsening in recent months. It appears that the regime intends to severely punish dissenting voices. This comes as the Islamic Republic weakens inside the country and external pressure i
Is Iran the Birthplace of Ice Cream?
We’re taking a break from the political heat and the summer’s heat with a look at Iran’s frozen delights.
Hold firm to the values of human rights without forgetting those caught up in conflict they cannot control
We urge all activists and organizations with a focus on Iran to take the time to understand the impact of the US political posturing and the Iranian government’s response on the actual people inside of the county and from the perspective of Iran’s history and