Gender Equality Resources for Iranian Activists

The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran of 1979, with amendments through 1989.

The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran of 1979, with amendments through 1989.

The Family Protection Act of Iran of 1975.

The Family Protection Law of Iran of 1975.

Islamic Penal Code of the Islamic Republic of Iran, incorporating all amendments up to January 2012.

The Civil Code of the Islamic Republic of Iran of 1938, with amendments through 1982, and including the family laws of Iran.

A documentary from American journalist Carl Rowan (1925-2000) about rising political tensions in Iran released in 1978, one year before the

An account of the military and diplomatic relationship between the United States and Iran in the period of time just before the revolution

Part of a series of interviews focusing on best practices for activists and human rights organizations with speakers and panelists of WLP's

To celebrate the Nowruz holiday, the Foundation for Iranian Studies (FIS), along with WLP, held the FIS Nowruz Annual Lecture by a

In commemoration of International Women's Day, this episode of CNN's Amanpour focuses on the status of women's rights and gender equality

The panel participants discuss violence and its manifestations in relation to the status of women globally. Violence is connected to

A discussion on the relationship between international security and human rights, and women's leadership in the Muslim world as a positive

A continued discussion on the relationship between international security and human rights, and women's leadership in the Muslim world as a

Women activists in the MENA region face social and political challenges after the Arab Spring democracy uprisings. (36 min)

This three-part multimedia training package builds women's skills to communicate effectively, facilitate participatory learning environments

This three-part multimedia training package builds women's skills to communicate effectively, facilitate participatory learning environments

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is an international document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on

Mahnaz Afkhami introduces WLP's event, 2020 Vision: Mobilizing for Women's Rights and Ending Violence Against Women.

A keynote address of Shirin Ebadi, given during 2020 Vision: Mobilizing for Women's Rights and Ending Violence Against Women.

This video presents welcome and introductory addresses from Challenges of Change: Religion, Secularism & Rights, a WLP conference. 

This short segment of the longer documentary series Destination America explores the situation of women in Iran in the second half of the

Goli Taraghi discusses the conditions of a writer and woman in Iran, and presents excerpts from her book, Mr. Alef in Paris at WLP's Lifelin

Mahnaz Afkhami discusses the events and aftermath of the Iranian Revolution, including her own experience of exile and what she calls the

Mahnaz Afkhami discusses the stereotypes of Muslims and Muslim women commonly presented by the Western media, in an interview with Anne

Women's Learning Partnership (WLP) founder and President Mahnaz Afkhami speaks with host Lili Sadr of Voice of America's Zan-e Emrooz (Today

Mahnaz Afkhami discusses the history of Family Law and Personal Status Law in Iran in the pre- and post-1979 revolution eras. At the time of

Part of a series of interviews recorded at WLP International with WLP partners following transnational partners meeting, September 2015 (for

Mahnaz Afkhami discusses her work as a female government minister advocating for women's rights in Iran during the period 1970-1978.

Mahnaz Afkhami discusses the struggle for gender justice in Iran during her time as a government cabinet minister, and in more recent years

On the occasion of International Women's Day (March 8, 2006), WLP President and founder Mahnaz Afkhami speaks with Voice of America's

Mahnaz Afkhami, founder of Women's Learning Partnership, discusses her personal and professional biography, including her work as an Iranian

Mahnaz Afkhami, founder of Women's Learning Partnership (WLP), talks about the events surrounding the fall of the government of Mohammed

A documentary released in the year 2000 about contemporary post-revolutionary Iranian society seen through the lens of CNN journalist and

This video presents the fourth panel discussion from Challenges of Change: Religion, Secularism & Rights, a WLP conference.

A discussion focused on fundamentalism at the second session of WLP's conference, Clash or Consensus? 

The third panel of WLP's Clash or Consensus? addresses women and work, family planning, economic development, and women's leadership.