# Collective Action of Independent Iranian Women ## Posts - [The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: A Call for the Right Life and Human dignity!](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/2025-11-17/): As November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women,approaches,  we, the undersigned 23 independent Iranian women’s organizations, once again affirm our collective determination to confront and resist all forms of gender-based and sexual violence. The path before us is long and turbulent — a path that countless women and advocates of equality have walked with resilience and courage, facing imprisonment, exile, repression, and systematic exclusion, yet steadfastly continuing their struggle. While structural violence against women in Iran existed even prior to the establishment of the Islamic Republic, the current legal and political order, intertwined with religious institutions, state power, and patriarchal gender relations, has systematically intensified and reproduced such violence. […] - [Urgent Action to Stop the Execution of Sharifeh Mohammadi: End the Persecution of Labor, Women’s, and Human Rights Activists in Iran!](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/2025-09-08/): We, the 23 independent Iranian women’s organizations, express our deep concern over the confirmation of the death sentence against Sharifeh Mohammadi, as we approach the third anniversary of the “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising. We consider this sentence and other death penalties to be retaliatory actions by the Islamic Republic against women and men who actively oppose injustice and inequality and advocate for freedom. Sharifeh Mohammadi, 45 years old, a prominent labor and women’s rights activist and mother of a 13-year-old son, is currently imprisoned in Lakan Prison in Rasht. She played a leading role in the civil struggle against capital […] - [Continuation of the Revolutionary Uprising: Woman, Life, Freedom](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/2025-08-30/): We, 23 independent Iranian women’s organizations, on the third anniversary of the state killing of Jina (Mahsa) Amini, honor her memory and that of thousands of other victims and affirm our unwavering commitment to the continuation of the revolutionary uprising: Woman, Life, Freedom. This uprising was born from the fury and suffering of millions of women and men who have lived for years under the shadow of repression, discrimination, poverty, and injustice. They took to the streets to cry out for an end to this cycle of oppression. This movement, led by women and interconnected with the struggles of oppressed social […] - [The “Security Project” and Racist Deportation of Afghan Migrants and Refugees Is Strongly Condemned! Seeking Asylum Is Not a Crime—No Human Being Is Illegal!](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/2025-07-15/): We, the collective action of 23 independent Iranian women’s organizations, strongly condemn this “security project” and the racist expulsion of Afghan migrants and refugees. We regard these actions as part of the regime’s broader policy to suppress marginalized communities and social movements during its weakest political and economic moment. Afghan migrants and refugees are an integral part of Iranian society, yet they remain among its most vulnerable groups. During the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising, they stood alongside Iranian women and men in resisting the oppressive regime, and many lost their lives in the struggle. We still remember the slogan ‘From […] - [The Dire Situation of Political Prisoners under “Wartime Conditions”](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/2025-06-29/): War and Execution: Two Sides of the Same Coin We, 23 independent Iranian women’s organizations, express our deep concern over the worsening conditions of political prisoners, the new wave of arrests and executions, and the use of national security charges to suppress social movements. Following the Israeli military attack on Iran and the outbreak of war—alongside a ceasefire that, given the history of both the Israeli government and the Islamic Republic of Iran, is fragile and temporary—the result has not been increased security but rather intensified repression. Criminals who fire from beyond the borders and criminals who kill from within […] - [Against War, Military Aggression, and the Repressive Islamic Republic Regime](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/2025-06-23/): We, 23 independent Iranian women’s organizations, firmly condemn the military aggression by Israel against Iran and all acts of war-mongering in the Middle East. This attack is a continuation of the genocide in Gaza, backed by the United States and the European Union, and exploited by the Islamic Republic regime’s provocations and warmongering rhetoric. From our perspective, such aggression risks escalating the suppression of progressive and freedom-seeking movements inside Iran—movements in which women have stood at the forefront for over four decades, resisting all forms of gender-based, class-based, ethnic, and national oppression in pursuit of a free and dignified life. […] - [Humanitarian Catastrophe in Bandar Abbas on the Eve of International Workers’ Day](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/humanitarian-catastrophe-in-bandar-abbas-on-the-eve-of-international-workers-day/): We, the Collective Action of Independent Iranian Women, extend our condolences to the grieving families, workers, and people of Iran for the tragic explosion in Bandar Abbas, which has resulted in the deaths of dozens of workers of all genders and injured more than 1,200 people. The Islamic Republic of Iran, by continuing to conceal the facts of this deadly explosion and censoring the media, aims to cover up its irresponsibility regarding human lives for the sake of its adventurous objectives. It has downplayed the incident as a mere “negligence” and, through its security and judicial apparatus, is pursuing whistleblowers […] - [We condemn the execution sentences of Pakhshan Azizi, Varisha Moradi, and all prisoners at risk of execution! No to executions!](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/20250127-2/): The Collective Action of Independent Women Organizations expresses its solidarity with the struggles of people across the country against the death penalty. Currently, 54 prisoners have been sentenced to death for political charges and are at risk of execution. Pakhshan Azizi, Varisha Moradi, Babak Alipour, Behrouz Ehsani, Abbas and Habib Deris, Mojahed Korkor, and Mehdi Hasani are in immediate danger of execution. The death sentences of two Kurdish civil activist women have been upheld by the Supreme Court, putting their lives at even greater risk. In particular, Varisha Moradi, Pakhshan Azizi, and seven other female prisoners have been denied visitation […] - [For International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/15nov2024/): ‏As we approach November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we reflect on the long road ahead of us to end all forms of violence against women, both in public and institutionalized settings. This struggle, accompanied by resistance, often comes at a high cost to women and equality advocates. ‏In Iran, the past year has seen widespread gender-based violence, including sexual assault and brutal acts perpetrated against women opposing mandatory hijab laws and other Islamic regulations. Arrests, torture, rape, and executions have compounded these hardships, alongside issues such as worsening poverty for women, child marriage, […] - [No to the Islamic Republic, No to Militarism, No to War!](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/no-to-war/): It is not hidden for us that the Islamic Republic in Iran, in the shadow of its war- mongering policies and by creating a militarized atmosphere, seeks to suppress social movements to overcome its crisis of legitimacy. The legitimacy that has definitely been lost in the revolutionary uprising of “Women, Life, Freedom “. We believe that the war mongering policies of both the Iranian and Israeli governments are aimed at resolving their own legitimacy crises and escaping their internal challenges, which continue inthe form of proxy wars, ground wars, bombings, and missile strikes. Following the recent missile launches by the […] - [Condemning the Tabas Mine Tragedy!](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/tabas/): Once again, in the Islamic Republic, a tragedy has resulted in the death of 51 workers and injury of many others. The mine owner, in pursuit of more profit, despite the workers’ warnings about the presence of gas, without conducting gas measurements in the tunnels, sent them to their deaths, destroying dozens of families. For the capitalists, 51 is just a number. But the revolutionary movement of “Woman, Life, Freedom” has taught us to rise in defense of the right to live in all its dimensions. This tragedy wasneither an “accident” nor a “workplace incident.” In just the year 2023, […] - [In the Name of Woman, Life, and Freedom
](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/post-4/): We, 24 independent organizations of Iranian women in the diaspora, reflect on the experiences, achievements, and challenges two years after the revolutionary uprising of Jina. This movement, sparked by the government’s killing of Jina (Mahsa) Amini, began with a quest for a life free of discrimination and inequality and has been named the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi” movement.  
 Despite the heavy price of many lives and the eyes of life enthusiasts, this movement continues, with Jina’s name becoming a symbol of liberation. Jina, Mahu, the girl from Chahbahar, and Marzieh Taherian exposed societal conflicts, and as the women of Dasgoharan […] - [In Solidarity with "No to Execution Tuesdays" & Campaign Against the Death Penalty!](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/post-3/): As we approach the second anniversary of the nationwide revolutionary uprising sparked by the state-sanctioned killing of Jina (Mahsa) Amini, we witness the resistance of female political prisoners in over 18 prisons across Iran. These women are waging a significant campaign for the right to life. The “No to Execution” campaign has now entered its 28th week of protest. The women prisoners have paid and continue to pay a heavy price for their resistance. For example, last Tuesday’s brutal attack by Evin prison guards on female political prisoners protesting the execution of Reza Rasai, who were on hunger strike, resulted […] ## Pages - [Organizations](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/organizations/): Organizations At present, 22 Iranian women’s organizations from various regions worldwide have united under the collective initiative of “Collective Action of Independent Iranian Women’s Organizations.” By preserving their distinct group identities, they stand together to express their solidarity with women in Iran and around the world. Iranian Circle of Women for International Networking ICWIN is a non-profit organization that has been active in Southern California for over 5 years. Its mission is to empower women and achieve gender equality and justice. ICWIN focuses on raising awareness about issues affecting Iranian women, both within Iran and in the diaspora. The organization […] - [Home](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/): Collective Action of Independent Iranian Women was established in September 2020 with the aim of defending the achievements of Iranian women and saying “no” to sexual-gender oppression, reactionary ideologies, national, ethnic, racial, and economic-class injustices. Currently, 22 Iranian women’s organizations around the world, while maintaining their independent group identities, stand together under the framework of the Collective Action of Independent Iranian Women to show their solidarity with women in Iran and globally. Latest Statements - [Archive of Statements](https://en.zanancollectiveaction.org/archive-of-statements/): Archive of Statements [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)