About Us
Volunteer Activists Institute (VA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political and independent instituteRead MoreOur Vision and Mission
Our vision is a civil society which is dynamic, vibrant and democratic. A society which acts as an influential Read MorePartner up
We are always looking for new ways to reach our goals. This means partnering up with likeminded organizations Read MoreOur Core Values
Our essential belief is a transparent and accountable civil society. We are equally dedicated to a diverse and participatory Read MoreIntroducing Volunteer Activists
Volunteer Activists Institute (VA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political and independent institute, whose primary aim is capacity building among activists and civil society organizations; facilitation of information exchange among civil society activists, and advocacy and expansion of democracy, human rights and peace building within Iranian society and communities in the MENA region.Our Programs
Volunteer Activists has five programs that work towards our mission: mobilizing all resources available for Iran and other MENA countries to go through the transition process from a weak and un-experienced civil society, to a strong and mature civil society. One that is an active participant in the country’s political discourse. All our ongoing projects are part of our five programs:WORKERS RIGHTS WATCH
A semi-annual report on worker protests and evolving labour regulations in Iran Jan to June 2024
The Volunteer Activists (VA) have released their fourth semi-annual report on labour-related issues and protests in Iran, covering the first half of 2024. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing struggles faced by Iranian workers and pensioners, highlighting over 659 recorded protests across 82 cities.Key drivers of unrest include high inflation, unpaid wages, and poor working conditions. Read More