On Friday, November 25^th, 2022, a small group of Baluchi women set off on a protest in the city of Zahedan. This was the first recorded instance of women in Sistan and Baluchestan protesting since September 2022. Since then, Baluchi women have gathered to protest every Friday.

Sistan and Baluchestan is a south-eastern province in Iran, and one of the most deprived. The majority of Baluchi people are Sunni Muslims, a relig…

What was once a symbol of taboo and self-hatred is now a symbol of bravery. Young LGBTQ people and allies have taken to the streets in Iran, holding rainbow flags with pride. We’re seeing pro-LGBTQ phrases being spray painted on university walls. This is unprecedented. This is significant.

In a country where same-sex relations are punishable by death, to openly support LGBTQ rights is an act of bravery. If not death, LGBTQ+ in…

Two separate videos of Khamenei's billboard set on fire in Yazd. This has been a trend across the country. Also see: 

Protestors walk along the streets of Haft-Houwz, Narmak. They chant, "this is our last warning. Stop executions or we will raise hell."