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Abstract

Feminist scholars and advocates have long asserted that women’s rights and gender equality are fundamental prerequisites for democratic governance.

On March 1, 2024, Iran held the first round of its parliamentary elections, marking the 12th time since the 1979 revolution that Iranians elected members of the national parliament.

Women of Iran, similar to those across many parts of the region, benefit from a long history of feminist activism.

It’s been six months since the latest spark ignited mass protests in Iran — the death of 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian Mahsa (Jina) Amini in moralit

Large-scale protests that erupted in 2022 across Iran, centering on women’s rights, captured the world’s attention.

Over the past two decades, the structures of social communication and public discourse have undergone profound transformations.

Newswise — Washington, D.C.

Although Denmark is often regarded as a forerunner in terms of gender equality, Denmark still has no dedicated gender studies departments.