Good for them, Saudi Arabia went through a similar process before. Though the more serious issue is the economy due to the sanctions. If the economy improves the society as a whole should become less conservative and reactive.

[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

i think its scary that human rights are worth less than 'the economy'.

repulsive.

[–] PanArab@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think you misunderstood my comment or I’m misunderstanding yours.

Iran’s economy has suffered from sanctions and embargoes. But I don’t think you are arguing against this point. Are you perhaps arguing against the role of socioeconomic and material conditions in culture?

All I’m saying is that it will be easier for Iran to progress if it had a better economy. This statement is true and applies everywhere.

[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com -5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

naw, it just seemed tone deaf on an article about a region with zero human rights starting to show some, and then to say 'but the real thing is the economy'.. seems like a kick in the teeth to the point of the article.

[–] PanArab@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Zero human rights? Come on now! Be more sensible and less propagandized.

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/authoritarian-regimes-have-more-progressive-abortion-policies-than-some-u-s-states/

https://www.newarab.com/news/greater-abortion-access-saudi-arabia-us-states

I welcome you to learn more about us. We aren’t just some savage hordes. We have free ambulances and universities.

[–] Omega_Haxors@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Wonder what not constantly terrorizing a people does for them.

[–] rimjob_rainer@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago

So what will happen after they visit the game? Will they be beheaded?

[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 0 points 1 year ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Female soccer fans in Iran claimed a small win Thursday in their long campaign to be allowed into stadiums to watch men’s games after decades of exclusion.

A photograph was posted on social media by the campaign group Open Stadiums of three female fans inside the Azadi Stadium in Tehran for the game between city rivals Persepolis and Esteghlal.

“Historical day for women’s rights activists and the fight for equal access to public spaces will continue,” the activist group posted.

“Thanks to the ongoing dialogue between FIFA and the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation, progress is being made,” Infantino wrote in a post on his Instagram account.

The FIFA leader said he and Raisi had discussed in New York three months ago “the development of women’s football in the country and the progress made regarding the presence of women in football stadiums.”

FIFA statutes prohibit discrimination by member federations.

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