session10: Exposure to tear gas

In this session, we will discuss strategies for dealing with tear gas in street protests. At the end, we will summarize all the key points covered throughout the course.

session 9: Protests: 4 strategies for participating in demonstrations

In this session, we will examine ways to identify and assess risks during protests and how to prepare for dealing with them. We will also discuss how to inform family and close individuals, conduct a complete geographical survey of the area, and identify shortcuts and escape routes. Additionally, we will explore methods for covering the […]

session 7: The strategy of hearings and investigations

In this session, in the second part of the protests topic, we will discuss strategies for preliminary hearings or interrogation sessions and review the types of documentation used in Revolutionary Courts. Finally, we will cover how to register in the “Sana” system and how to grant access to a trusted individual for that account.

session 8: Repressive forces and the period of interrogation and detention

In this session, in the third part of the protests topic, we will introduce the repressive forces of the regime within the judicial system, interrogation methods, strategies for coping with psychological and physical pressures, and ways to endure the detention period. We will also provide 45 practical tips regarding interrogation and detention that can help […]

session 6: The proceedings of a case in the judicial system

In this session, as the first topic related to protests, we will discuss understanding the judicial process in Iran’s legal system. We will explain seven legal articles commonly applied in cases involving political and civil activists arrested during protests.

session 5: Secure photo and video recording and secure content delivery

In this final session on cybersecurity, we will discuss secure methods for taking photos and videos and for sending materials to media outlets. We will introduce practical graphic tools for this purpose and explain how to use them, such as tools for blurring faces in photos and videos.

session 4: Encryption and secure communication

In this session, the fourth part of our cybersecurity series, we will first assess the importance of secure communication using encryption tools for political and civil activists. Then, we will introduce some encryption tools and secure communication methods, as well as reliable tools for times of internet shutdowns.

session 3: Wiretapping and spyware

In this session, we will continue with the topic of cybersecurity. In the third part of this discussion, we will address telecommunications surveillance, exploring ways to counter cyber eavesdropping and spyware. We will also examine the various methods through which activists may be at risk of surveillance. Finally, we will outline 20 essential actions to […]

session 2: Bypass filtering safely

In this session, continuing the topic of “cybersecurity,” we will provide methods for bypassing censorship and selecting the right tools for this purpose. We will also introduce VPNs and proxies and explain how to use them. Finally, we will review six important tips for choosing a reliable VPN or proxy.

Session 1: Dangerous experiences of political activists

In this session, we examined the crucial role of digital security in political and civil activism, highlighted four experiences and mistakes of political activists, and discussed how neglecting security measures has led to serious, irreversible errors for them. At the end, we reviewed four key points that activists should follow to stay safe in their […]