Iran

Jafar Panahi, the renowned Iranian filmmaker, won the Golden Bear prize of the Berlinale Film Festival on 14 February 2015 for his film “Taxi” and his niece received it on his behalf.

Armanshahr/OPENASIA HR & Civil Society Newsletter – issue 105 year VII

February 11th, the anniversary of Ayatollah Khomeini coming to power in Iran, marks for many people the end of the repression of those who spoke out against the regime of the Shah. Today, what is life like for those who disagree with the current Islamic regime?

Armanshahr/OPENASIA HR & Civil Society Newsletter – issue 104 year VII

Armanshahr/OPENASIA HR & Civil Society Newsletter – issue 103 year VII

Armanshahr/OPENASIA HR & Civil Society Newsletter – issue 102 year VII

Shahindokht Molaverdi, the head of women’s and family affairs, told the eighth meeting of women’s affairs advisors and executives that she feels she is completely blocked from taking any action in her governmental capacity.

SPECIAL ISSUE! Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA HR & Civil Society Newsletter – issues 100-101 year VII

In an age when information equals power, Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA has created a powerful informative tool for Persian-speakers through its weekly thematic bulletins. Generally short of time, individuals usually cannot allocate much time to monitor news or various sources every day and keep abreast of the important political, social, cultural and human rights issues.

Armanshahr Foundation, in cooperation with the French Institute in Afghanistan, organised the Human Rights Week at the Institute’s premises from 7-10 December 2014.