DEFENDING FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION ORGANIZATION

Defending Free Flow of Information in Iran (DeFFI) is a non-profit organization founded by a group of journalists, human rights researchers, and lawyers.

We strive to strengthen the free flow of information in Iran by documenting the repression of media and journalists, conducting training sessions, providing digital security consulting, and supporting media activists and citizen journalists.

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In 2024-2025

430 Violatons

The number of judicial-security confrontations with journalists and media outlets

6 people

The number of journalists and media activists imprisoned in detention centers and prisons

365 cases

The total number of press cases registered by Defending Free Flow of Information

404 instances

The number of judicial-security actions against journalists, media activists, and media outlets

journalists

Five Iranian journalists were sentenced to over 10 years...

The First Branch of the Revolutionary Court in Abadan, Iran, sentenced Mandana Sadeghi, Farzaneh...

Mohammad Alimoradi, an Iranian journalist, has been threatened with...

Mohammad Alimoradi, a journalist and documentary filmmaker residing in Tabriz, reported being threatened with...

A legal case has been filed against the organizers...

A legal case has been initiated against the organizers of the journalism awards ceremony...

Continuation of Judicial Actions Against Iranian Journalists

A court hearing regarding the charges against two journalists, Mandana Sadeghi and Arash Qaleh...

Media

New Report by Mai Sato Released, Referencing DeFFI Report

A new report by "Mai Sato," a legal scholar and the UN Special Rapporteur...

Continuing the Seizure of Media and Iranian Journalists’ Pages...

Iranian authorities have shut down the Ashkan News website after five years of operation....

khamenei Threatens, Legal Cases Filed Against Journalists

Shortly after the speech by Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic of...

Military Confrontation Between Iran and Israel: Prosecutor’s Office Files...

Less than a day after Israel's attack on several military bases in Iran, the...
Periodic Reports

Suppression of Journalists in Iran: Ongoing Repression in January 2025

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Periodic Reports

Silencing Voices: An Overview of Media and Journalist Repression in Iran (2024 Annual Report)

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2
Periodic Reports

Examination of Press Freedom Indicators in the First 100 Days of Masoud Pezeshkian’s Presidency

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Periodic Reports

September 2024 monthly report: Martial Law in the Press

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Periodic Reports

August 2024: Monthly Report on the Suppression of Media and Journalists in Iran

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Periodic Reports

July 2024: Monthly Report on the Suppression of Media and Journalists in Iran

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Periodic Reports

Report on Media and Journalists Suppression in Iran; First Half of 2024

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3
Periodic Reports

June 2024/ Monthly Report on the Suppression of Media and Journalists in Iran

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0
Recommended Reports

Fact-Check: Has Ghalibaf Not Sued Media and Journalists?

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Periodic Reports

May 2024: Monthly Report on the Suppression of Media and Journalists in Iran

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Recommended Reports

Widespread Disruption of Free Information Regarding the Death of Ebrahim Raisi

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Periodic Reports

April 2024: Monthly Report on the Suppression of Media and Journalists in Iran

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Periodic Reports

March 2024: Monthly Report on Violations of Journalists’ and Media Rights

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Periodic Reports

Quarterly Report on the Suppression of Media and Journalists in Iran; First Quarter of 2024

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Recommended Reports

Over a Month Halt in Holding Press Courts: Has Media Repression Decreased?

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Recommended Reports

19 Horrific Days in ‘Farda-e-Eghtesad’; Hostage Situation at the Location, Case Fabrication at the Intelligence Agency

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News

Statistical Analysis of the Charge of “Spreading Lies” in Media Cases

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News Highlights

Explosion on Qassem Soleimani’s Anniversary: The Islamic Republic’s Harsh Retaliation Against Social Media Users**

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Recommended Reports

Suppression of Journalists in Iran: Ongoing Repression in January...

In the first month of the year 2025, the suppression of free speech and...

Silencing Voices: An Overview of Media and Journalist Repression...

The year 2024 was filled with challenging and difficult events for Iranian journalists and...

Examination of Press Freedom Indicators in the First 100...

This report is a study on the status of press freedom indicators during the...

Our Mission

DEFENDING FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION ORGANIZATION

The Defending Free Flow of Information in Iran passionately champions freedom of expression and belief, viewing access to an unimpeded flow of information as an inherent right of every citizen. We are unwaveringly committed to supporting journalists, media outlets, citizen journalists, and media activists throughout Iran, without discrimination, and we steadfastly adhere to the principle of remaining independent from partisan and political affiliations.

In alignment with many esteemed human rights organizations, we firmly assert that "the press is the fourth pillar of democracy." The establishment of a democratic society, where the rights of citizens are safeguarded, cannot be realized without an independent, professional, and free press.

We are dedicated to fortifying the press and defending the free flow of information by actively collaborating and coordinating with media organizations, journalists, legal experts, and international institutions. Through vigilant monitoring and documentation of disruptions in the information landscape in Iran, chronicling the repression faced by media and journalists, and providing robust support to media activists and citizen journalists, we aim to enhance the climate of information dissemination within the country.

In closing, we extend a heartfelt invitation to all to join us in the pursuit of building a just and democratic society, and to contribute to the advancement of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all.

Reports

News Highlights

Five Iranian journalists were sentenced to over 10 years in prison

News
The First Branch of the Revolutionary Court in Abadan,...
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New Report by Mai Sato Released, Referencing DeFFI Report

News
A new report by "Mai Sato," a legal scholar...
Read more

Continuing the Seizure of Media and Iranian Journalists’ Pages on Social Media

News
Iranian authorities have shut down the Ashkan News website...
Read more

News

Five Iranian journalists were sentenced to over 10 years in prison

News
The First Branch of the Revolutionary Court in Abadan,...
Read more

Mohammad Alimoradi, an Iranian journalist, has been threatened with murder

News
Mohammad Alimoradi, a journalist and documentary filmmaker residing in...
Read more

New Report by Mai Sato Released, Referencing DeFFI Report

News
A new report by "Mai Sato," a legal scholar...
Read more