named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Manifesto Series
Series of policy and political manifestos outlining a vision for a future democratic Iran, focusing on civil rights, separation of powers, and institutional reform
Political Parties in Persia Research
Historical and political analysis of early Iranian political parties, examining their role in shaping democratic principles and civil society
Sur-e Esrafil Archive
Digital archive and analysis of the historical Persian-language journal Sur-e Esrafil, used to inform contemporary democratic discourse in Iran
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy and Public Education 3 activities
- Advocates for human rights and non-dominant political frameworks in IranOrganizes seminars, workshops, and lawful non-violent campaigns to promote human rights in Iran; advocates for a political redefinition of rights as freedom from domination and promotes a shift from personality-based to rule-based politics through public education and movement messaging.
- Produces and distributes multimedia content on democracy, constitutional design, and freedomCreates and publishes podcast episodes, video and audio discussions, articles, and texts as part of the "Gen, Death, Freedom" project and other initiatives, focusing on participatory democracy, constitutional design in multi-ethnic Iran, and frameworks for limiting power and ensuring accountability.
- Produces civic dialogue series and public programming on rights and institutional accountabilityOrganizes and produces the "Rasam-e Now" civic dialogue series (also referred to as "Rasm No") that examines politics through the principles of rights, equality, and accountable institutions, alongside local discussion circles and small events to share ideas and gather community input.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Conducts research on constitutional design, secularism, and human rights frameworksProduces critical legal and theoretical analysis on secularism, separation of powers, and the incorporation of international human rights standards into constitutional design; publishes comparative evaluations of contemporary constitutional drafts and develops philosophical frameworks linking freedom as non-domination with ethical responsibility.
- Develops and publishes manifestos for institutional and political transformation in IranProduces and publishes manifestos that translate the "Woman, Life, Liberty" movement into structured frameworks based on rights, equality, freedom from domination, and public claim-making, aiming to transform slogans into civic demands, institutions, and constitutional guarantees. Ten manifestos have been published to date, including proposals for a "Republic without Domination" and practical pathways for non-dominant institutional dialogue at local to national levels.
- Facilitates public participation in manifesto development and political discourseHosts open manifestos online and invites public critique, rewriting, and co-creation through contact forms, social media, and digital sharing; supports participatory development of political language around rights, equality, and freedom from domination.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$56K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$52K
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead52%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash$921
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$13K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -24.1%
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- PayPal Partner — Platform used for one-time, monthly, or annual financial contributions to support the project.
- Radio Zamaneh Partner — Collaborates on publishing key articles, such as "From 'Mercy' to 'Guarantee'."
- Rasm No Partner — Collaborative civic dialogue initiative focused on reimagining Iran's future through public conversation.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts the civic dialogue series "Rasam-e Now" on its platform.
- https://iranlifeandliberty.com/article-5/ Partner — Links to an article on institutional design for power distribution and political equality, suggesting thematic or collaborative alignment.
- رادیو زمانه Partner — Partner media outlet where the organization's article was published.
- ستاره هاشمی Partner — همکاری در مناظره درباره فمینیسم و ناسیونالیسم
- شبکههای اجتماعی Partner — Utilizes social media platforms to collect public feedback and disseminate movement messages
- نوشین احمدی خراسانی Partner — همکاری در مناظره درباره فمینیسم و ناسیونالیسم
- همبودی فمینیستی Partner — Collaborates by analyzing and critiquing their proposed feminist constitution draft.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Discourse-to-Institution Shiftmethodology: discourse-shiftBy transforming political discourse from slogans and promises into a language of rights, law, and institutional guarantees, the organization aims to produce democratic legitimacy and accountability, because sustained public engagement grounded in enforceable norms creates durable resistance to authoritarianism.
- Institutional Constraints on Powermethodology: dual-checks-on-powerBy designing political structures that institutionally constrain arbitrary power—especially through constitutionalism, dual checks on central and majority dominance, and a proposed fourth-branch human rights court—the organization enables real rights and non-domination, because freedom and equality are only viable when power is structurally checked.
- Non-Violent Democratic Advocacymethodology: non-violent advocacyBy employing non-violent methods such as public education, seminars, workshops, and organized protests, the organization advances human rights and democratic principles in Iran, because sustained civic pressure and critical consciousness create openings for systemic change without legitimizing repression.
- Participatory Co-Creation of a New Social Contractmethodology: participatory_manifesto_developmentBy using manifestos and public dialogues to gather grassroots input and iteratively shape political visions, the organization produces collective ownership over democratic alternatives, because inclusive, bottom-up discourse strengthens legitimacy and resilience against nostalgic authoritarian regression.
- Structural Equality as Foundation for Free Discoursemethodology: برابری ساختاریBy ensuring structural equality and real minority representation in power, the organization safeguards freedom of expression from capture by dominant groups, because without equitable access to power, speech rights remain subject to state, media, or capital domination.