Iran saw 455 labor protests across 34 sectors in 83 cities from January to June 2025, driven by soaring inflation and wage stagnation. The report highlights escalating unrest, intensified by the June Israeli attacks, and tracks legal developments, offering vital insights for policy and advocacy efforts supporting Iranian workers.

The June 24 ceasefire between Iran and Israel offers fragile relief after 12 days of deadly escalation. As military actors dominate, civil society must step in to uphold human rights, support peace, and prevent further collapse. This brief outlines urgent steps and scenarios to guide meaningful engagement now.

Fifth in a biannual series, this brief examines 577 labor protests from July–Dec 2024 across 30 cities, driven by soaring inflation, unpaid wages and an energy crisis. It spotlights pensioners, nurses and oil‑sector workers, details state tactics against activists, exposes dismissal and arrest risks, and pinpoints opportunities for CSOs and donors.

A needs assessment report mapping disability rights struggles and protests in Iran from 2020 to 2024. Drawing on firsthand accounts, media analysis and legal reviews, it highlights rising demonstrations, enforcement gaps in existing laws and socio‑economic barriers, offering targeted recommendations for policymakers and donors with practical steps.

Volunteer Activists document 659 protests across 82 Iranian cities in H1 2024. High inflation, unpaid wages, and poor conditions have driven workers and pensioners to the streets, with risks persisting despite a brief easing of repression during the Iranian New Year amid political uncertainty after President Raisi’s death.

From July–December 2023, over 750 labor protests in 31 Iranian cities revealed mounting unrest. Oil, mining, healthcare, industrial workers, and vocal pensioners demanded change amid dismissals, arrests, and sweeping legal shifts. Strategic organizing and stronger international union ties may boost progress.