Women have their own small acts of resistance and often try as far as possible to push their scarves back," says Prof Afshar. Getty Images Caspian Sea beach in 2005: Iranian women are forbidden ...

In the 20 or so years since I almost drowned, Iranian women have been adrift in a sea of suffering and inequality. Sahar with her mum, dad and baby sister by the Caspian Sea Sahar with her mum ...

The Caspian Sea is at a critical turning point, and the choices we make now will define its future. It's time for all stakeholders—governments, industries, and communities—to come together in ...