Since last September, the Freedom House has been publishing an online journal on human rights and democracy in Iran – Gozaar. It has an interesting mix of articles on the country written by a variety of people. According to their website:
Gozaar — meaning “transition” – is a monthly Persian/English journal devoted to democracy and human rights in Iran. Recognizing that open access to ideas and information is the cornerstone of the quest for freedom, Gozaar seeks to help Iranian democrats fulfill the universal aspiration for justice by creating an accessible, inclusive and provocative space for the discussion of liberty. The journal is dedicated to the courageous women and men in Iran working to make their country free.
One of the latest articles on student movements and democracy in the country is particularly interesting, as the author talks about the importance of students to the development of civil society and the broader role universities play in the country as the venue for discussion on reform.
The previous issue takes a closer look at the constitution of Iran and its role in shaping the current political and economic features of the country. This article by Majid Mohammadi presents the country’s constitution from five different ideologies: authoritarian, totalitarian, religious democratic, liberal democratic, and feminist. It is an interesting piece that highlights the many different meanings one document can have.
Also, check out the Freedom House report on press freedom in Iran here.
Published Date: March 05, 2007