The article discusses the systematic persecution of religious minorities in Iran, focusing on the recent death of Behnam Mahjoubi, a Gonabadi dervish, who died in custody. It highlights the Iranian government's suppression of the Gonabadi dervishes, particularly after a violent crackdown in 2018. The article also covers the plight of the Yarsan or Ahle Haqq, an esoteric religious group, which the government deems a security threat. A report by the National Defense University is cited, which labels the Yarsanis as disruptive and a threat to political stability. The Yarsan Civil Activists Advisory Council, formed in response to government pressures, is also discussed. The article underscores the broader issue of religious discrimination in Iran, where even Sunni Muslims face restrictions, and the government's fear of any potential rival to the official Shia religion.

The article discusses the dissolution of the Imam Ali Charity Association in Iran, a prominent charity focused on children's rights, by the Iranian judiciary following a complaint by the Ministry of Interior. The charity's closure is seen as a significant loss for children, families, and rights advocates, as it provided essential services to vulnerable children affected by labor, abuse, and addiction. The government's own efforts to address child labor issues, such as the Reorganization Plan of Street Children, have been largely unsuccessful, with studies indicating minimal impact on children's education and empowerment. Critics argue that civil society organizations like the Imam Ali Association are crucial and that the government's dismissal of such groups, despite their failure to address the problems effectively, is detrimental to the welfare of children in Iran.