Volunteer Activists presents a focused needs assessment of disability rights and the surge of related protests in Iran over the past five years. Grounded in personal testimonies shared on social media, verified media reports and studies, and a detailed review of existing legislation, this report uncovers the drivers behind a rising wave of demonstrations—chiefly economic hardship amid stagnant support services and growing awareness of equal rights.

Key insights include:

• Continued disability rights protests even after the crackdown on the “Women, Life, Freedom” movement
• Gaps between Iran’s disability laws and their real‑world implementation, with some legal language remaining discriminatory
• Widespread social isolation caused by inaccessible infrastructure and insufficient home‑based aid
• Emerging intersectional coalitions between disability activists and other vulnerable groups

Designed for policy‑makers, civil society organizations and international donors, the report translates these findings into clear recommendations on enforcing existing laws, expanding socio‑economic protections and strengthening partnerships with Iranian disability rights networks.