The ongoing construction of a massive border wall, spanning nearly 300 kilometers, is promoted by the state as a solution to issues such as illegal migration, cross-border smuggling, and terrorism.

“Islamophobia” is a word I cannot trust. It hides the truth. What we face is racism. A deep, old racism that puts people in boxes before they even speak. A racism that judges them not for who they are but for where they come from.

The word Islamophobia itself is problematic. Why don't you say racism?

The struggle against #femicide and gender-based violence in #Iran is profoundly tied to the systematic violation of women’s rights, deeply rooted in Islamic laws that restrict women’s freedoms and autonomy.

In #Iran today, one-third of students never make it to high school graduation. The numbers are stark: out of the 1.2 million children who step into first grade every year, only 70% complete their education.

My Favorite Cake: Cinema, Memory, and Resistance in #Iran