How Internet Censorship Impacts the Women’s Rights Movement in Iran: Insights from OONI Data and Activist Interviews

Contributors:  (Miaan Group: Narges Keshavarznia, Denna Millet, Amir Rashidi), (OONI: Maria Xynou, Mehul Gulati, Arturo Filastò, Elizaveta Yachmeneva) Women’s rights are severely restricted in Iran. Three years ago, the Women, Life, Freedom movement – and widespread protests – erupted in Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Jina Amini in police custody in September 2022. But according toContinue reading "How Internet Censorship Impacts the Women’s Rights Movement in Iran: Insights from OONI Data and Activist Interviews"

Iran Cyber Threat Intelligence Report: The Silent War Against Ethnic Minorities and Civil Society

This report examines the trends of cyberattacks, content management, digital rights violations, and patterns of arrests in the second half of 2024, based on data from the Digital Security Helpdesk (DSH) of the Miaan Group. The Islamic Republic of Iran's security agencies have escalated their cyber-repression efforts, employing more organized and sophisticated tactics against ethnicContinue reading "Iran Cyber Threat Intelligence Report: The Silent War Against Ethnic Minorities and Civil Society"