PayvandNews- A bust of Bibi Maryam Bakhtiari, a Lorish revolutionary and activist of the Constitutional Revolution, was set at the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) on Tuesday evening.
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UNESCO Adds Pre-Islamic Iranian Sites To World Heritage List
RFL/RE – UNESCO has added eight pre-Islamic Iranian archeological sites to its World Heritage List, raising the number of Iran cultural places on the UN agency’s list to 24.
Read More »Iran: Progress on Ban for Women at Stadiums
hrw.org – (Beirut) – Iranian authorities and the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) should ensure that women and girls can freely attend all future men’s sports matches in the country, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 20 and 25, 2018, the authorities opened Azadi stadium’s doors to women and men to watch a live screening of the last …
Read More »Iran: Discrimination Extends to People With Disabilities
iran-hrm – Many sectors of society in Iran are discriminated against by Iran, including religious and ethnic minorities and women. Human rights watch and the Center for Human Rights in Iran have also drawn attention to the discrimination against people with disabilities.
Read More »PHOTOS: Skilful women engaged in embroidery in Kerman, Iran
PayvandNews – The skill of crafting embroideries with geometric patterns and vivid colors has passed down from generation to generation in Kerman, southwestern Iran. Many women are engaged in this craft which helps supplement their household’s income.
Read More »Why do Iranian conservatives hate this top-rated TV series?
Al-Monitor – Iranian state TV censorship of a popular series has once again created a controversy in the Iranian circles, starting a debate on rape, child molestation and sexuality on screen. The controversy follows the decision of the state TV’s censorship of an episode of “Don’t Leave Me,” a top-rated TV series that ran throughout Ramadan, the high season for …
Read More »Let Her Sing: The Trials and Tribulations of Iranian Female Singers in Iran
CHRI – Sepideh Jandaghi is a professional singer who’s unable to perform solo in Iran because she’s a woman. The Islamic Republic’s laws and customs also makes it extremely difficult for her to produce and promote albums or concerts. But Sepideh remains hopeful about the future. “Women’s voices in Iran are silent voices. I hope that one day these silent …
Read More »107 Iranian Film Personalities Urge Rouhani to Lift State Ban on Pre-Revolution Actor Behrouz Vossoughi
CHRI – More than 100 Iranian artists and movie industry personalities have urged President Hassan Rouhani to lift the state ban on Behrouz Vossoughi, a well-known actor who has been living in exile for nearly four decades. Source: Arman daily ” We, a group of artists, filmmakers, writers and people in charge of cultural affairs, call upon you as the …
Read More »US sanctions threaten Iran’s high hopes for tourism
Al-Monitor — Iran’s numerous tourist attractions, many of which stem from its rich history and civilization going back thousands of years, have the potential to transform into revenue streams far more sustainable than the country’s vast oil and natural gas reserves. But this potential has remained largely untapped due to unyielding restrictions that deprive visitors of a number of basic …
Read More »Iranian Actors Boycott President’s Iftar Ceremony
Radiofarda – Several famous Iranian actors and actresses say they will not attend the president’s iftar (breaking fast) ceremony that will take place on Wednesday, May 30. Using the Farsi hashtag “we do not go to Iftar”, the protesting movie stars said on their social media pages that they will reject Hassan Rouhani’s invitation due to political, social, and economic …
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