Depending on what types of products or services your company or portfolio companies provide, you can click on any of the product categories on page [link]. Each category has examples of companies offering that service, followed by a documented human rights concern, a more detailed description of concerns tied to specific Universal Declaration of Human Rights articles, recommendations aimed at companies and investors, and further resources.
You can also use the other two guides: “Rights Holder Engagement Guide: Building Trust with Iranian Users” and “Policy Gap Analysis Guide: Iranian Users.”
“Rights Holder Engagement Guide: Building Trust with Iranian Users” covers issues around meaningful engagement with Iranian rights holders. It provides persona examples facing specific human rights issues based on demographics and vulnerability factors. It concludes with recommendations on initiating and furthering meaningful engagement with Iranian communities.
The “Policy Gap Analysis Guide: Iranian Users” lists general areas where company policies like privacy, terms of service, developer guidelines, market access and sanctions policies, and community standards have gaps regarding Iranian users and human rights. It has a table showing current policy state, desired state, negative human rights impacts of gaps, and how to achieve the desired state.
Before diving into the guides, check out a few facts about the internet and digital rights in Iran:
Facts to consider about Internet access and digital rights in Iran
Before using the guide, here are several facts to know about Internet access and digital rights in Iran:
High rate of 79% in 2021 as per the World Bank.
Internet shutdowns is a common method used by the government to suppress protests.
Mobile internet penetration significantly surpasses fixed broadband.