For Media, Journalists, and Reporters

This is a developing legal and human rights issue with significant policy implications, affecting families, professionals, students, and long-term residents whose only connection to the IRGC was compulsory service decades ago. The public discussion often overlooks the critical distinction between voluntary membership and forced conscription. Accurate reporting can play a vital role in clarifying that distinction and ensuring that victims of coercion are not mischaracterized as perpetrators.

We welcome engagement from journalists and media professionals who are interested in examining the legal, humanitarian, and policy dimensions of this issue. Greater public awareness can contribute meaningfully to informed debate and fair policymaking.

We can provide:

• Background briefings on the legal framework and recent policy developments
• Anonymized data illustrating the scope and patterns of impact
• Access to affected individuals willing to share their personal stories (with identity protection where requested)
• Legal context explaining the distinction between voluntary membership and compulsory service

If you are working on a story, conducting research, or seeking expert and firsthand perspectives, we encourage you to reach out.

To request interviews, background materials, or additional information, please contact us by email at info@ucanetwork.ca