named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Quill; Independent Voices Publishing Program
Provides publishing opportunities and resources for writers from marginalized, migrant, and repressed communities, especially those silenced under authoritarian regimes.
Freedom of Expression & Media Independence Program
Advocates for press freedom and media independence by supporting journalists and outlets facing censorship, with a focus on authoritarian contexts like Iran.
Media Production Program
Produces original multimedia content—including documentaries, podcasts, and digital reports—to amplify the voices of human rights defenders and independent journalists.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 2 activities
- Advocacy to defend press freedom and combat censorshipEngages in advocacy efforts to protect journalists, defend press freedom, and challenge censorship, in coordination with human rights groups, media organizations, and civil society.
- Collaborating with media, academic, and human rights organizationsPartners with media outlets, human rights organizations, universities, and charitable foundations to advance freedom of expression and strengthen independent media ecosystems.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 2 activities
- Providing publishing opportunities and resources for marginalized writersOffers guidance, publishing platforms, and resources to writers from marginalized, migrant, and repressed communities to overcome systemic barriers in the publishing industry and share uncensored narratives.
- Publishing books on Iranian political history, censorship, and exilePublishes nonfiction and literary works in Persian that examine Iran’s political history, theocratic rule, censorship, and experiences of exile. Titles include critical analyses of the 1979 revolution, the Guardian Council, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s presidency, and oral histories of political prisoners, as well as poetry and testimonies from Iranian journalists and dissidents.
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Human Rights Advocacy and Public Education 1 activity
- Conducting research on Iranian political institutions and censorshipProduces in-depth research and analysis on Iran’s political structures, including the role of the Guardian Council in maintaining autocratic rule, and publishes findings to inform public discourse and support advocacy efforts.
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Nonprofit Investigative & Community Journalism 1 activity
- Operating independent media and publishing programs to advance freedom of expressionProduces and publishes original media content—including books, digital publications, documentaries, podcasts, and digital campaigns—to amplify voices from marginalized, migrant, and repressed communities, challenge censorship, and support independent journalism and human rights defenders. The organization operates programs such as Independent Voices Publishing and Iran dar Jahan, a biweekly Persian-language digital publication featuring translated international media.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
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5 years on record · 2021–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Etelle Higonet — Board member
- Laura Secor — Board member
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Dr. Behnaz Amani Partner — Author published by Non-Stop Media, Inc., contributing poetry and human rights advocacy.
- International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran Partner — Collaborates with or is recognized by the organization for providing critical information to audiences in Iran.
- Roozbeh Mirebrahimi Partner — Author published through Non-Stop Media's Independent Voices Publishing program.
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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.
- Amplification of Marginalized and Silenced Voicesmethodology: amplifying_silenced_voicesBy providing publishing platforms and media production support to marginalized, censored, and repressed communities, we increase access to truth and strengthen democratic values, because amplifying underrepresented voices counters censorship and disrupts systemic barriers in media and publishing.
- Media as a Tool for Truth, Accountability, and Democratic Empowermentmethodology: truth_through_mediaBy producing and distributing independent, high-quality media content—particularly that which exposes truth and challenges authoritarianism—we strengthen human rights and democracy, because access to uncensored information sustains civic agency and accountability in repressive environments.
- Migrant-Centered Media Productionmethodology: migrant-centered_media_productionBy grounding media and publishing work in the lived experiences of migrants, we ensure authenticity and relevance in content, because centering migrant perspectives strengthens the impact and legitimacy of advocacy in human rights and anti-censorship efforts.