Arseh Sevom

Tags: Iran , Civil Society in West Asia

Arseh Sevom (Third Sphere in Farsi which refers to the role of civil society) is a nongovernmental organization established and registered in 2010 in Amsterdam, aiming to promote peace, democracy, and human rights in Iran. The organization’s objective is to help build the capacity of organizations and encourage the development of a vigorous third sphere of civil activities. Arseh Sevom believes that cooperation among civil society organizations is key to building a strong and coherent civil rights movement that can thrive and succeed. It aims to become a hub for organizations and individuals working together towards the common goal of free, open, and peaceful communities.

 

Here you can read Arseh Sevom's report, The Attack on Civil Society in Iran. The report shows how the post-election crackdowns in 2009 fit into a larger pattern of restricting the development of civil society. While the abuses happen to individuals, they are designed to undermine the democratic development of Iran as a nation.

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