Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. November 25 marks the assassination of the Mirabal sisters; Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa who were murdered in 1960 for their political resistance against the dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. Their killing became the origin […]
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One of the most distressing pains of human society is violence against women an agony that recognizes no borders, no class, no age. It lurks everywhere, ready to harm women in any place and at any time. Wherever there is a woman, some form of this suffering lies in wait. […]
We are approaching the anniversary of the revolutionary Aban (November) uprising. On the evening of November 14, 2019 (Aban 23, 1398), the sudden and simultaneous increase in gasoline prices was announced a decision implemented from the early hours of the next day, sparking a wave of nationwide protests. The peak […]
Sudan, a country in northeastern Africa with a population of about 45 million, has since April 2023 witnessed one of the worst humanitarian disasters of the modern world. The armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces, commanded by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces, led by Mohamed Hamdan […]
We stand on the eve of the anniversary of the Russian Workers’ October Revolution. Saturday, October 25, marks the anniversary of the Russian Workers’ Revolution. One hundred and eight years ago, on this very day, amid the chaos of World War I, the working class and the oppressed masses of […]
These days, millions of people across the United States have taken to the streets under the slogan “No to the King,” protesting what they call a “drift toward absolute rule.” Over 2,700 protest events have been organized in all 50 U.S. states. This movement spans from major cities like New […]
In late September 2025, images from the Mediterranean Sea spread rapidly across global media, signaling a new chapter in humanitarian resistance against the blockade of Gaza. Israeli soldiers, equipped with helmets and night-vision goggles, were seen boarding ships whose passengers stood together with raised hands and life vests. Among them […]
Last week, ILNA, the labor news agency of the Islamic Republic, published a report on workplace accidents in 2024. Even with the usual cover-ups by state media, the report contained shocking figures. Every number in these statistics reflects a lost life and a shattered family deprived of its breadwinner. According […]
September 21, corresponding to the 30th of Shahrivar in the Persian calendar, is designated by the United Nations as the International Day of Peace. This day is meant to symbolize a halt to violence, promote reconciliation, and remind humanity of the necessity of sustainable peace in the world. But in […]
The educational system of any country not only shapes the future of younger generations but also acts as a mirror reflecting the social and class structure of society. Examining the results of this year’s nationwide university entrance exam in Iran reveals a shocking picture of the depth of class inequality […]