Access to the co-working space in Zavieh was previously available 24/7, but now it’s limited to 8 PM for women and 12 AM for men.
According to IDEA, the possibility of 24/7 access to the shared workspace at Zavieh is no longer available. The security team of Azadi Innovation Factory has informed some startups that the working hours for women in this facility are until 8 PM and for men until 12 AM, according to new regulations.
On the other hand, this issue is not solely related to Zavieh; the security team of Azadi Innovation Factory has reached out to some startups within the facility and stated that according to new laws, women must finish work at 8 PM. Additionally, it has been emphasized that men cannot be present in the facility after 12 AM.
Factory Conditions
Just a couple of days ago, the ability to have 24/7 access to the shared workspace at Zavieh was one of its advantages, but now this opportunity has been taken away from businesses and startups. However, if you visit Zavieh’s website today, you’ll notice that “24/7 access” has been removed from the list of facility amenities.
Follow-ups indicate that this matter has not been officially communicated to all the companies within this innovation factory yet, but it’s likely that it will be formally announced to all companies soon.
As informed by knowledgeable sources at Azadi Innovation Factory, they have been told that this arrangement will be “temporary,” and the reason cited is the security of the factory and preventing the companies from turning into dormitories.
Some startups in this context have mentioned that they sometimes have international interactions and relationships and need to be present in their office at any hour of the night. On the other hand, Twitter users believe that this gender-based discrimination in passage hours is unfair; charging the same rental fee while granting women less access to their workspace.
For instance, married couples who work together in the shared workspace at Zavieh face difficulties in finishing work and returning home.
It should be noted that during the past months, the security team of the Innovation Factory has also closed the northern entrance of the facility and all entries and exits are conducted through the southern entrance under enhanced security surveillance.
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