Javid Rahman
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran
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View Timeline →Cautious Optimism Among Young Bangladeshis After BNP's Rahman Takes Power
Young Bangladeshis express cautious optimism following the rise of BNP's Rahman to power, urging the government to prioritize their voices and fulfill electoral promises. This…
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Secures Historic Majority in Post-Uprising Elections
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Rahman, has achieved a historic majority in the elections following the 2024 uprising. This victory marks a significant political…
Human Rights Organization: At Least 13 Protesters from 2023 Are at Risk of Execution
A human rights organization warns that at least 13 detained protesters from 2023 face execution, highlighting the use of fabricated charges by Iranian authorities. The…
Javid Rahman: Crimes of the Islamic Republic of Iran Against Humanity Documented
Javid Rahman, the former UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, documented crimes against humanity by the Islamic Republic, including extrajudicial executions and targeting…
The Bahá'í World Community Calls for the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Mahvash Sabet
The Bahá'í World Community has called for the immediate release of Mahvash Sabet, a 71-year-old Bahá'í prisoner in Iran, who has been imprisoned for over…
Assault, Medical Deprivation, and Uncertainty for Political Prisoners in Iran's Prisons
Azad Abbasi, a Kurdish language teacher and political prisoner, has been assaulted in Qorveh prison and denied medical care. Other political prisoners, including Taher Naqvi…
Zhina Modarres Gorji, journalist and women's rights activist, has been imprisoned
Zhina Modarres Gorji, a journalist and women's rights activist, has begun serving a 16-month prison sentence despite her protests against the ruling. Concurrently, other activists,…
UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Unrestricted Access to Human Rights Resources in Iran
The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, Mai Sato, has called for unrestricted access to the country and urged the Iranian government to…
Indecision of 3 Political Detainees in Shiban Prison, Ahvaz; Deprived of Access to Lawyer
Three political detainees in Shiban Prison, Ahvaz, have been held without access to legal representation for over five months, facing accusations of anti-regime propaganda. This…
Statement by 52 Experts and UN Rapporteurs: The Campaign to Discredit Javid Rahman Must Be Stopped
A group of 52 UN experts condemned a campaign to discredit Javid Rahman, the former UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, citing it…
Bahá'í Community: The Bahá'í Cemetery in Ahvaz Set on Fire
The Bahá'í cemetery in Ahvaz was set on fire, an act condemned by the Bahá'í World Community as religious persecution. This incident highlights the ongoing…
Mai Sato, UN Special Rapporteur on Iran, Begins Her Work
Mai Sato has officially begun her role as the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, succeeding Javid Rahman. She aims to address human…
The Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran Begins Work; Mai Sato: "I Will Address All Issues Impartially"
Mai Sato has begun her role as the new UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, pledging to address violations impartially and utilize credible…
Nahid Behroozi, a Bahá'í citizen, accused of 'promoting beliefs'
Nahid Behroozi, a Bahá'í citizen, was arrested in Karaj and accused of promoting her faith, a charge not initially included in her arrest warrant. Security…
One-Month Detention Order Issued for the Father of Justice-Seeker Abolfazl Adinehzadeh; Continued Pressure on Justice-Seeking Families
Ali Adinehzadeh, the father of Abolfazl Adinehzadeh, a teenager killed in protests, has been issued a one-month detention order amid ongoing government pressure on families…
Javid Rahman: The 'Brutal Crimes' of the Islamic Republic are the Most Egregious Human Rights Violations in Our 'Living Memory'
Javid Rahman, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, released a report detailing the brutal crimes of the Islamic Republic, including genocide and…
Javid Rahman Calls the Suppression of Dissent in Iran During the 1980s 'Crimes Against Humanity' and 'Genocide'
Javid Rahman, the UN Special Rapporteur, has labeled the Iranian government's actions against political opponents and the Baha'i minority in the 1980s as crimes against…
Very Concerning Conditions of Seven Protesters Imprisoned in Shiban Prison, Ahvaz, After Hunger Strike
Seven protesters in Shiban Prison, Ahvaz, have entered a hunger strike to protest their indefinite detention, raising serious concerns about their health. Human rights organizations…
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture; Antony Blinken: The U.S. Condemns Torture Anywhere and Anytime
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned torture globally, highlighting its ongoing use by governments…
UN Secretary-General's New Report Indicates 43% Increase in Executions in Iran in 2023
A new UN report highlights a 43% increase in executions in Iran in 2023, with at least 834 executions recorded, primarily for drug-related offenses. The…