Hadi Ghaemi
Executive Director of CHRI
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View Timeline →Iran Intensifies Repression of Political Dissidents Amid Surge in Executions
Iran has intensified its crackdown on political dissidents, resulting in nearly 50 executions and 6,000 arbitrary detentions in the last three months. This situation highlights…
Iran: Escalating Crackdown on Protesters with Mass Arrests and Risk of Executions
Iranian authorities have intensified violent arrests and forced confessions following nationwide protests, resulting in at least 27,000 detentions, including children, and an escalating risk of…
Iran's Authorities Escalate Violent Crackdown on Protests, Resulting in Civilian Deaths and Hospital Attacks
Iranian authorities have intensified their violent crackdown on nationwide protests, resulting in the deaths of over 27 civilians, including children, and the arbitrary arrest of…
Urgent Concerns for Safety of 39 Detainees Following Memorial for Slain Lawyer
At least 39 individuals were detained during a memorial for Khosro Alikordi, a human rights lawyer, with reports of brutal interrogations and denial of legal…
Narges Mohammadi and Activists Arrested During Memorial for Slain Lawyer Khosro Alikordi
On December 12, 2025, Narges Mohammadi and several human rights activists were violently arrested by Iranian security forces during a memorial service for Khosro Alikordi,…
Iranian Lawyers Demand Transparency in Death of Human Rights Defender Khosro Alikordi
Eighty-one Iranian lawyers have called for transparency regarding the suspicious death of human rights lawyer Khosro Alikordi, whose body was found in his office on…
Iran Human Rights Campaign: 3 Political Prisoners at Serious Risk of Execution
The Iran Human Rights Campaign has raised alarm over the imminent execution of three political prisoners, including labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, following a renewed death…
Iran Human Rights Campaign Calls for Action Against the Suppression of Minority Communities in Iran
The Iran Human Rights Campaign has called for international pressure on Iran to stop the repression of minority communities, highlighting recent arrests of Kurdish activists…
Human Rights Campaign in Iran: The Islamic Republic Intensifies Suppression of Ethnic Minorities
The Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on ethnic minorities, particularly Arabs, Baluchis, and Kurds, leading to numerous arrests over the past month. Human rights…
Human Rights Campaign: All Countries Must Pressure Iran for Ahmadreza Jalali's Freedom
The Iran Human Rights Campaign is urging global pressure on Iran for the release of Ahmadreza Jalali, a dual-national prisoner facing execution. Jalali has criticized…
Iran Human Rights Campaign: Sweden Must Act to Save Ahmadreza Jalali's Life
The Iran Human Rights Campaign has called on Sweden to take immediate action to save Ahmadreza Jalali, an Iranian-Swedish researcher facing execution after nearly 9…
Iran Human Rights Campaign: Executions of Women in Iran Have Increased
The Iran Human Rights Campaign reported a rise in executions of women in Iran, with 29 women executed since the start of 2024. Many of…
Exclusive | Trial of Reza Valizadeh; Verdict to be Announced on Sunday
Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, is facing trial in Iran, accused of collaborating with the U.S. and failing to cooperate with Iranian authorities. His verdict…
A Human Rights Organization: The Situation of Children in Iran is Critical
The Iran Human Rights Campaign has reported a critical situation for children's rights in Iran, highlighting issues such as child marriage, child labor, and the…
Bahrad Azargan, Bahá'í Artist, Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison
Bahrad Azargan, a Bahá'í musician in Tehran, has been sentenced to 7 years in prison after previously facing an 11-year sentence. His case highlights the…
UN Human Rights Committee Expresses Concern Over Death Sentence for Varisheh Moradi
The UN Human Rights Committee has expressed concern over the death sentence issued to Varisheh Moradi, a political prisoner in Iran, highlighting the alarming trend…
Criticism from Two Human Rights Organizations and the Baha'i Community Against the Islamic Republic for Suppressing Baha'is
The Iran Human Rights Campaign and the Baha'i World Community condemned the Iranian government for its ongoing suppression of Baha'is, particularly targeting women through arrests…
Transfer of a Critical Journalist to Evin for '40 Months' Imprisonment
Mostafa Naemati, an economic journalist, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for protest posts on social media. His colleagues express concern for his…
Iran is One of the World's 10 Largest Jails for Journalists
The Human Rights Campaign in Iran reports that at least 34 journalists have been arrested this year, with many facing severe repression from the Islamic…
Iran Human Rights Campaign: Islamic Republic Officials Have Violated International Commitments in Dealing with Nurses
The Iran Human Rights Campaign reported on ongoing protests and strikes by nurses across Iran, highlighting the government's violent suppression and detentions of protesters. The…