Report from Iran.
For dancing in the streets
For the fear of kissing your lover in public
For my sister, your sister, our sisters
For changing these rusted minds
So begin the first lines of ‘Baraye’ (‘For…’), a song that has become a soundtrack-cum-manifesto for the protests that have swept through Iran the last months.
The New Internationalist is an independent bi-monthly not-for-profit magazine that reports on action for global justice. We believe in putting people before profit, in climate justice, tax justice, equality, social responsibility and human rights for all.
New Internationalist acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We acknowledge that these lands were stolen and sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present.
© Copyright New Internationalist 1973-2026. Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under Creative Commons.
Except where otherwise noted, images on this site are © the attributed photographer/illustrator or representative agency.