in Iran, harm is not just a possibility; it is an everyday reality. The Islamic Consultative Assembly recently advanced the so-called “Family Protection Law through the promotion of chastity and hejab,” a measure that openly threatens the safety, liberty, and lives of Iranian women and children. Rather than preventing harm, these laws enshrine it in the name of control and oppression
“Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now”
Assessing the impact of the Islamic Revolution on Iran after 45 years and exploring realistic, achievable pathways towards a brighter future. ACI invites all interested researchers and experts to submit abstracts in one of the languages Persian / English / French on the proposed topics to by January 15, 2025.
Future Conference: Paris 2025
The survey data reveals a burgeoning civil society movement within Iranian society, navigating the challenges of domestic oppression and violence while striving for greater democracy and modernisation. Empowered by the internet and social media, civil society has emerged as a key actor in this transformative process. However, to realize its full potential, the movement requires a more coordinated approach, including the development of a coherent organizational structure, the cultivation of international alliances, and the articulation of a clear vision for the future. By providing these essential elements of support, the international community can contribute significantly to the advancement of this vital movement, helping it to overcome the obstacles posed by domestic oppression and violence …
“Woman Life Freedom” – Survey
Along with the issues concerning discrimination, poverty and human rights, the question we aim to discuss further is the continuous disproportionate use of the death penalty and the systematic use of lethal force against unarmed civilian population leading to many deaths in the Baluchistan region with regard to the ICC Statute and crimes against humanity
‘Baluchistan’: Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All
Following the UNODC’s signing of Country Partnership Program and In view of the increased number of executions in Iran on drugs related charges this year alone, our conference’s focus is the role and responsibility of the international community
Right to Life and the Death Penalty in Iran Series (4):
Iran has the highest rate of executions per capita, and the numbers are increasing at an alarming rate. In keeping with ACI’s aims and objectives of finding solutions and building a better future for Iran, ACI has undertaken a series of studies and surveys to find out how the death penalty can be abolished in Iran
