Our mission
To raise awareness about social injustices in Iran—especially violations of women’s and children’s rights—through research, advocacy, cultural programming and public engagement.
Paris-based human rights association
Freedom grows through collective action.
Born from the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising, Azadaneh brings research, public advocacy and community action together to make human-rights voices heard.
Woman • Life • Freedom
2024Founded in Paris
Research + actionEvidence-led advocacy
Across bordersInternational solidarity
Why we exist
Mission & vision
We connect scholarship, culture and advocacy so that concern becomes informed, visible action.
Our vision
A world where human rights are universally respected, oppressed voices are heard, and cross-border solidarity drives democratic and equitable change.
In the field
Showing up where rights, justice and solidarity meet.
Azadaneh builds relationships with defenders, researchers and organisations working across borders. These exchanges turn shared values into practical collaboration.
Read the congress updateFlagship initiative
Together Against Gender Apartheid
A 12-month initiative working with Iranian and Afghan diaspora communities to produce a socially rigorous and internationally validated definition of gender apartheid—grounded in women’s lived experiences.
Build trust
Map communities, form the core team and create a safe research framework.
Listen & draft
Gather protected testimonies and develop the definition with expert input.
Validate & share
Finalise the manuscript and prepare it for advocacy and international engagement.
News & progress
Latest from Azadaneh
A New Step Towards Supporting Azadaneh
Azadaneh is working towards the fiscal recognition needed to make eligible donations tax-deductible, with greater transparency and accountability.
Read updateAzadaneh at the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty
Noushin Mirjalili connected with human-rights defenders and organisations in Paris, including Youth and Justice LAB and the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center.
Read updateRunning for Life: A Message Against Executions in Iran
At the adidas 10K Paris, Azadaneh carried a visible message of solidarity with people facing execution and families affected by state violence.
Read updateCollective action starts here
Bring your time, skills or support.
We welcome volunteers, partners and supporters who share our commitment to human dignity, women’s rights and international solidarity.
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