In Iran, the denial of education is a reality that many young people are being forced to accept as they are systematically being denied access to universities and institutions of higher learning.

AWARDS CEREMONY IPY Essay Contest 2011 Prospect of change in Iran You can read the essays & related info here: www.essay.iranpy.net Sponsors: Hivos, Radio Zamaneh , Foundation for Iranian Studies The first three winning essays will be presented during the ceremony more info at www.iranpy.net/change Leiden University Faculty of Law Lorentzzaal Steenschuur 25 Tuesday, 14 june 2011 Doors [...]

Our monthly event: Debate & Discussion, Art & Music The theme for this evening is: The 2nd Anniversary of the Green Movement With: Saeed Habibi, human rights activist, former chairperson of the Iranian student union Farshin Kazeminia, researcher, political and economic analyst Behnaz Mehrani, psychologist, women’s rights activist, member of the one million signatures campaign [...]

Patogh provides a forum for youth and members of the Iranian community to engage in energised discussion and debate on current and emerging issues, explore and express their creativity, and benefit from interaction with each other. All features of this program are made by contributions from volunteers and members of Iranian Progressive Youth. On the [...]