How Important is Human Rights These Days?

Seven hundred people in six months, about four people a day. This statistic refers to individuals who have been executed in Iran according to a recent report by Amnesty International. This figure shows a significant increase compared to last year. Beyond the execution statistics, civil activists have been stating for some time that the human rights situation in Iran has worsened despite Hassan Rouhani's promises. Some analysts and observers believe that after the implementation of the nuclear agreement, the government will have more leeway to improve social conditions; however, another group believes that with the reduction of pressure mechanisms, the environment will be prepared for a further restriction of freedoms. What is the outlook for improving the human rights situation in Iran? Is there a will to improve this situation, and if so, how feasible is it? From a broader perspective, how important is the issue of human rights for citizens in the current conditions of Iran? This week's guest on the Sixth Hour program was Roozbeh Mir Ebrahimi, a journalist and media advisor for Impact Iran, which coordinates around 13 human rights organizations.