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View Timeline →The Cost of Impunity: Four Years After Jina Mahsa Amini’s Death, Thousands More Are Victims of Iran’s Brutal Repression
Four years after Jina Mahsa Amini's death in police custody, which sparked widespread protests in Iran, those responsible for her death and subsequent repression of…
Iran's Proposed Surveillance Bill Could Lead to Increased Isolation of Citizens
Iranian lawmakers have proposed a new bill that would grant intelligence agencies extensive powers to monitor citizens' foreign contacts and impose severe prison sentences, raising…
Two Human Rights Organizations Report on 'Political Executions of 59 People in Iran Within Five Months'
Human Rights Watch and the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center report that Iran has executed 59 individuals in five months, particularly targeting protesters and political dissidents. The…
Iran's Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters Intensifies
Iranian authorities are executing protesters and political dissidents weekly, according to Human Rights Watch and the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights. At least 59…
Ten Civil Society Groups in Iran Reaffirm Commitment to Freedom on Mahsa Amini's Fourth Anniversary
On the fourth anniversary of Mahsa Amini's killing, ten civil society and labor organizations in Iran have issued a joint statement to reaffirm their commitment…
UN Calls on Iran to Revoke Bill Threatening Criminalization of Foreign Contacts
The UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran has urged the Iranian government to withdraw a proposed 'Countering Foreign Infiltration' bill that would criminalize contact…
The Court of History Film Broadcast to Millions in Iran, Envisioning Justice and Accountability in a Future Iran
The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) announced the international broadcast of 'The Court of History,' a docudrama focused on accountability for human rights…
Iran Escalates Repression: Collective Trials of Protesters Result in Death Sentences
Iranian authorities are conducting collective trials of protesters, leading to fast-tracked death sentences and executions. This represents a significant escalation in the government's repression of…
UN Experts Demand Iran Halt Targeting of Ethnic Minorities Amid Rising Human Rights Violations
UN experts have urged Iranian authorities to cease the arbitrary detention, torture, and executions targeting ethnic minorities, particularly Kurds and Baluchis, following a significant increase…
Iran Escalates Crackdown on Teachers and Union Activists Amid Ongoing Repression
Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on teachers and union activists, arresting at least 60 individuals as part of a systematic campaign to dismantle a…
UN Urges Iran to Halt Executions Amidst Protests
The UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran has called for an immediate halt to all executions in the country, particularly those related to recent…
Iranian Authorities Intensify Repression of University Students Following February War
Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on university students, resulting in over a hundred arrests, expulsions, and disciplinary actions since the February 2026 war. This…
CHRI Urges Protection of Civilians and Infrastructure During Conflicts
The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) condemns threats to target Iranian civilian infrastructure, emphasizing that such actions violate international humanitarian law and constitute…
Iran's Crackdown on Independent Lawyers Threatens Legal Representation for Political Detainees
Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on independent lawyers, arresting at least 32 since January 2026. This assault on the legal community poses significant risks…
Prisoners in Iran Stage Hunger Strikes Against Surge in Executions
In Iran, prisoners have been conducting weekly hunger strikes to protest the government's escalating execution rates, which are among the highest in decades. This movement…
Activists in Iran Demand Free and Equal Internet Access
A coalition of activists and organizations within Iran has issued a collective call for free and equal internet access, highlighting the importance of digital rights…
Urgent Call for Free and Equal Internet Access in Iran
A coalition of civil society organizations in Iran has issued a statement demanding free and open internet access, emphasizing its critical role in education and…
Intensified State Repression Against Iran's Baha'i Community Amid Nationwide Crackdown
Iranian authorities have intensified their repression of the Baha'i community through a campaign of arrests, raids, and torture. This crackdown highlights the ongoing human rights…
Surge in Political Executions in Iran: At Least 22 Executed Amid Repression of Dissent
Iran has seen a significant rise in executions, with at least 22 individuals executed in six weeks, primarily targeting protesters, women, and juveniles through secret…
UN Rights Chief Calls for End to Executions Amid Rising Repression in Iran
The UN Rights Chief has called for an immediate halt to executions in Iran, citing concerns over increasing repression within the country. This statement highlights…