About Us

About Us

The Iranian Elite Research Center (IREC) is a non‑governmental organization dedicated to advancing sustainable peace, sustainable development, and the protection of human rights throughout Iran.

The Center was born in the summer of 1999 (1378 SH) when a group of students and alumni in Qaem‑Shahr, Mazandaran Province, saw the untapped potential of their region—rich Hyrcanian forests, the Caspian Sea, and an energetic young population—and sought to bridge three key communities:
1. Students and alumni
2. Intellectuals and cultural figures
3. Officials and decision‑makers

 

 

Our Slogan

Dedicated Elites: Vanguards of Human Rights and Sustainable Developmen

Key Milestones

Oct 1999 — IREC was formally founded.
• 8 Oct 2000 — Received its official license from the National Youth Organization.
• 2002 — Renamed from “Research Association of Qaem‑Shahr Students & Alumni” to “Research Association of Students & Alumni” and expanded from county to province.
• 2002 & 2003 — Selected as Mazandaran Province’s Outstanding NGO of the Year.
• Sep 2003 — Mandate expanded nationwide.
• May 2004 — Adopted the current name “Iranian Elite Research Center (IREC)” to reflect broader goals and activities.
• 2006 — Granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

 

Our Core Principles

● Integrity — Honesty, transparency, and accountability in all actions.
● Respect — Upholding the dignity and rights of every individual.
● Collaboration — Harnessing collective power among academia, civil society, and decision‑makers.
● Innovation — Evidence‑based, creative approaches to human‑rights and sustainability challenges.
● Impact — Education, research, and advocacy that create lasting change.
● Social Justice — Reducing discrimination and inequality across society.
● Environmental Sustainability — Safeguarding natural resources for future generations.
● Education & Empowerment — Building capacity for active civic engagement.

 

IREC History

Oct 1999

Association founded Qaem‑Shahr, Mazandaran Province

Oct 2000

Official license Accredited by National Youth Organization

2002

Name change & Best NGO award Expanded to Mazandaran Province; selected Outstanding NGO

2003

Best NGO award (again) Repeated provincial recognition

Sep 2003

Nationwide expansion Mandate extended across Iran

May 2004

Adopted “IREC” name Reflecting broader objectives

2005

UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status International recognition

Our Mission

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Our Vision

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Are you willing to help us with these goals?