Thank you for considering sharing your story.
Your voice can help build an honest record of life — and its lasting effects — in societies where women and men are treated differently by law, custom, or power.
Who we want to talk to
We want to hear from anyone who:
- Lives or has lived in a society where women and men are subject to different laws, rules, or widely enforced restrictions.
- Experiences or has experienced societies where gender-based expectations or limitations are part of social norms, institutions, or public life, shaping education, work, movement, or visibility.
- Works or has worked in professional or community roles with people affected by these issues.
These kinds of gender-based laws and controls are often linked to countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Sudan. They are also widely criticised in countries such as Somalia, Iraq, Egypt, and Nigeria.
Similar laws and social rules exist in many other parts of the world. We welcome anyone who has lived under these systems, experienced them, or worked with people affected by them — wherever this takes place.
Why your voice matters
Your testimony helps document how gender apartheid affects real lives. Each contribution builds a public record that raises awareness, supports research, and helps others recognise patterns of control and exclusion across different societies and legal systems.
You remain in control
You decide what you share and how your interview appears. You can update details, change visibility settings, or withdraw completely. If you request removal, your material will be taken out of public view as soon as the request is received.
Protecting your identity
If appearing on camera or using your natural voice feels unsafe, you can choose identity protection options during upload. These may include disguising your appearance or audio, and can be changed later if your situation changes.
Data security and privacy
Interview material is stored on secure infrastructure within the EU, with access tightly restricted. Personal data is never used for marketing, never sold, and never shared with unauthorised third parties. Full details are available in our privacy policy.
About this project
This archive is run by Fatemeh Ekhtesari and Sic Publishing AS. Fatemeh was imprisoned for her writing about the lives of women in Iran. The project is committed to documenting gender apartheid carefully, ethically, and with participant safety at its core.