About DORNA
DORNA is an independent, non-partisan policy institute dedicated to Iran's democratic transition. It prepares the frameworks, the coalitions and the sequencing that an ordered transition from dictatorship to democracy requires.
What we do
Research. DORNA produces reports and policy proposals on the conditions of a democratic transition in Iran and on the policies democratic governments can adopt to support it.
Convening. DORNA brings together experts, practitioners and civil society actors across political lines.
Advocacy. DORNA engages governments, parliaments and international institutions with concrete, documented proposals.
Independence
DORNA stands above political factions. It holds no claim to power and is aligned with no party, leader, or ethnic or religious constituency. Its work serves one objective: a secular, democratic Iran decided by Iranians.
How we work
DORNA works with a network of experts and practitioners in human rights, law, security, economics and public policy. Contributors are credited in the publications they take part in. Some are not named, for their safety and that of their families in Iran.
Legal status
DORNA is a non-profit association registered in Paris under the French law of 1901 (RNA W751281672), founded in November 2025. It is listed in the EU Transparency Register (REG 8164252105647-25). DORNA was founded by Maneli Mirkhan, who serves as its President and legal representative.
DORNA is committed to equality between women and men — read our Gender Equality Plan (GEP)
Contact
contact@dornairan.com
Paris, France