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JINA MAHSA AMINI
The face of Iran's protests. Her life, her dreams
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In memory of Jina 'Mahsa' Amini, the cornerstone of the 'Zan.
Zendagi. Azadi revolution.
16 February 2023 | By Gino d'Artali
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When one hurts or kills a women
one hurts or kills hummanity and is an antrocitie.
Gino d'Artali
and: My mother (1931-1997) always said to me <Mi
figlio, non esistono notizie <vecchie> perche puoi imparare qualcosa da
qualsiasi notizia.> Translated: <My son, there is no such thing as so
called 'old' news because you can learn something from any news.>
Gianna d'Artali.
NCRI - Womens committee - in Articles - September 8, 2023
<<Iran's Ongoing Literacy Crisis: Women and Girls Left Behind
On International Literacy Day, celebrated each year on September
8th, the world comes together to recognize achievements in literacy and
to address persistent challenges. The United Nations’ Sustainable
Development Goals emphasize universal access to quality education, with
particular attention to literacy and numeracy. Unfortunately, in Iran,
basic literacy remains an elusive goal for many, especially women and
girls. The former Minister of Education in Ebrahim Raisi's government
suggests that there are around <9 million absolute illiterates> in Iran
today, constituting over 10% of the population. Furthermore, the former
Minister highlights a significant number of children deprived of
education, with over 160,000 children currently lacking access to
education across three levels. In a television program Yousef Norouzi,
the former Minister of Education, said, <Regarding the number of
illiterate individuals, according to the 2016 census and statistics
announced by the Statistical Center of Iran, we have 8,795,000
illiterate people in Iran.> The former Minister of Education added that
this statistic represents the number of illiterates based on
self-declaration by individuals aged six and above who are <absolutely
illiterate and cannot read or write.> Yousef Norouzi mentioned the
difference in educational goals between Iran and other countries and
said that currently, <the educational goal in Iran is set from ages 6 to
49, while the world's educational goal is lifelong education.> According
to Norouzi, the government has not done anything to educate people aged
49 and above, while according to research, <for every 10 percent
increase in literacy, two percent is added to the Gross Domestic
Product.>
Contradictory official statements
According to the World Bank’s assessment, there are approximately
11.6 million absolutely illiterate individuals in Iran today, a stark
reminder of the challenges that persist despite progress. UNESCO's
statistics highlight another dimension of the issue. Approximately 2% of
Iranians under the age of 24 continue to suffer from absolute illiteracy.
In contrast, neighboring countries like Turkey and Iran's northern
neighbors, such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Turkmenistan, boast
almost zero absolute illiteracy among their youth. Various Iranian
officials offer contradictory estimates of the extent of illiteracy in
the country. In March 2018, Ali Baqerzadeh, the head of Iran's Literacy
Movement Organization, stated that there were 8.8 million absolute
illiterates in Iran, along with an additional 11 million semi-illiterate
individuals. (The state-run Tabnak.ir, October 6, 2018)
Ironically, under the mullahs' rule, two-thirds of the illiterate
population are women.
The situation must have worsened -not improved-due to the
country's economic crisis and rampant poverty. The clerical regime's
policies are the primary contributor to the grim state of literacy in
Iran.
Young shepherds girls
Opposition to Global Education Initiatives
The clerical regime’s leadership, including the mullahs' Supreme
Leader Ali Khamenei, has consistently opposed global education
initiatives, including the UN 2030 Education Plan. Khamenei’s resistance
stems from his belief that these initiatives are tools of domineering
powers seeking to control nations. Such opposition directly contradicts
the goals of gender equality and equal opportunities outlined in these
global education plans. On multiple occasions, Khamenei has strongly
emphasized the encouragement of traditional roles for women, focusing on
their roles in childbearing and household responsibilities. The vehement
opposition from the clerical regime and its supreme leader to the
Education 2003 Framework for Action and the Agenda 2030 stems from their
concern that these documents mandate all state parties to uphold gender
equality and provide equal opportunities to individuals, including women
and girls. This directly challenges the core principles of Iran's ruling
fundamentalist regime. The Iranian economy's dire state, marked by
currency devaluation, inflation, and a halt in oil revenues, has led to
pervasive poverty. Budget cuts in rural schools, tuition fees, and the
general economic hardship faced by families are driving children out of
school. Other factors, such as mixed-gender high school classes, early
marriages, and families relying on girls to supplement their income,
also hinder girls’ education.
Education in Iran: Not Mandatory, Not Free
While education is mandatory and free for children aged 6 to 14
in most countries worldwide, this is not the case in Iran. Despite
Iran's Constitution obligating the government to provide free elementary
and high school education for all citizens, Ali Bagherzadeh, the head of
Iran's Literacy Movement Organization, admitted that education is not
mandatory in Iran. This raises concerns about access to education,
particularly for marginalized communities. (The state-run
Salamatnews.com, April 25, 2018)
Gender Disparities
One glaring issue in Iran's education system is the gender gap.
The literacy rate among women in Iran lags behind that of men. According
to a member of the parliamentary social commission, Iran's literacy rate
for women stands at 82.5%, while neighboring countries like the UAE,
Jordan, and Turkey boast significantly higher rates. This disparity is
attributed to the failure of educational advancements that prioritize
gender equality. (The state-run Tabnak.ir, October 6, 2018)
A Silent Crisis of Illiteracy's Return
While many countries worldwide have successfully eradicated
illiteracy, Iran is witnessing a troubling resurgence. Mohammadreza
Mahboubfar notes that illiteracy, once on the decline, has seen a
return, reaching a rate of 47%. This silent crisis is correlated with
increased social harm, poverty, and unemployment, illustrating the
far-reaching consequences of a faltering education system. (The
state-run farhangesadid.ir, December 30, 2019)
Children Deprived of Education
Access to education for Iranian children remains a concern, with
millions left out of the education system. Conflicting reports estimate
that between 2 to 4 million students are not attending school. Factors
contributing to this include child labor, street children, school
dropouts, and children without guardians. This underlines the need for
urgent action to ensure every child's right to education.
Alarming Dropout Rates
A concerning trend is the high dropout rate among students in
Iran, particularly girls. Poverty, lack of social support, and the
absence of free and mandatory education all contribute to this problem.
The disproportionate dropout rates for girls compared to boys raise
further gender-related concerns. Yousef Norouzi, the former Iranian
Minister of Education, also provided two statistics regarding the number
of school dropouts. He stated that currently, <the coverage of primary
education in the country is 98.6 percent, but 160,373 children have not
been enrolled in elementary school> and are considered as school
dropouts. He also declared the total number of individuals who have
dropped out of school in Iran as <970,000> and stated that, <according
to the latest information, there were 970,000 school dropouts in the
country, of which approximately 150,000 have been reduced.>
Final words
The state of literacy in Iran, especially for women and girls,
remains a dire concern. Opposition to global education initiatives, a
lack of mandatory and free education, gender disparities, and a silent
crisis of returning illiteracy all contribute to this ongoing problem.
Equal access to quality education is a fundamental right that should
never be compromised. This will never be achieved without regime change
in Iran and the establishment of a democratic government that cares for
the people.>>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2023/09/08/irans-literacy-crisis/
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