Mehrangiz Kar
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Lawyer and human rights activist
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View Timeline →Support for the 'Black Tuesdays' Campaign at the Virtual Meeting Against the Death Penalty
On October 9, human rights activists held a 24-hour live program opposing the death penalty in Iran, coinciding with the World Day Against the Death…
Zahra Rahnavard: National Unity is Serious Only if the Mandatory Hijab Law is Revoked
Zahra Rahnavard, a prominent figure in the Green Movement, demands the revocation of the mandatory hijab law as a condition for genuine national unity in…
Iranians Protest in 19 Cities Worldwide with the Slogan 'Uprising Against Executions'
Iranians protested in over 19 cities worldwide against the death penalty, highlighting the alarming rise in executions in Iran. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called…
Fortieth Anniversary of the Execution of 10 Baha'i Women in Shiraz; 'The Virus of Oppression and Discrimination' is Widespread
The fortieth anniversary of the execution of 10 Baha'i women in Iran was commemorated with an online campaign highlighting ongoing discrimination and oppression in the…
Letter from Six Iranian Lawyers to Guterres: Death Penalty Should Be 'Abolished or Limited'
Six Iranian lawyers have urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to limit or abolish the death penalty in Iran, highlighting a significant increase in executions since…
Why Are the 'Insignificant' Hijab Removals Important to Khamenei?
The article discusses the significance of hijab removals in Iran, particularly in the context of Ayatollah Khamenei's response to these actions during International Women's Day.…
Reflection of an Image; 'A Reporter of a Moment in the History of Iranian Women'
A viral image of a police confrontation with a woman protesting mandatory hijab in Iran has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with activists emphasizing…
Mehrangiz Kar: The Mandatory Hijab Policy in the Iranian Government is Based on 'Stubbornness'
Recent protests against the mandatory hijab in Iran have spread from Tehran to other major cities, sparked by a viral video of a woman known…
154 Artists and Civil Activists Support Recent Protests in Iran
154 artists and civil activists in Iran have expressed support for recent protests, demanding the unconditional release of detainees and highlighting the fundamental changes sought…
The Struggle of Justice Angel Against Misbah Yazdi at Mehrangiz Kar's Dinner Party
The article discusses a dinner party hosted by Mehrangiz Kar featuring notable guests from different backgrounds, including singers and a conservative cleric. The conversation highlights…
Continuation of Amputation Sentences Under Islamic Penal Code
A judicial official in Iran confirmed the execution of a hand amputation for a thief involved in a robbery over five years ago. This reflects…
11 Human Rights Organizations Demand Removal of PourMohammadi from Cabinet
Eleven human rights organizations have called on President Hassan Rouhani to not appoint Mustafa PourMohammadi as Minister of Justice due to his involvement in the…
1850 People Call for End to Arash Sadeghi's Hunger Strike
Over 1850 individuals have called for the end of Arash Sadeghi's hunger strike, which he has been on for about 50 days in Evin Prison.…
Statement by 151 Political and Civil Activists in Protest Against the Prison Sentence of Montazeri
151 political and civil activists have issued a statement protesting the prison sentence of Ahmad Montazeri, who was sentenced for releasing an audio file regarding…
Letter from Two Thousand Baha'is and Human Rights Activists to Rouhani: 'Conditions for Baha'is to Continue Their Education Should Be Provided'
Over two thousand Baha'is and human rights activists have urged Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to ensure educational opportunities for Baha'i citizens, highlighting ongoing discrimination against…
Request to the UN for Recognition of the 1988 Executions as Crimes Against Humanity
A group of 100 Iranian civil and human rights figures has urged the UN to recognize the 1988 mass executions of political prisoners in Iran…
What Was the Right of Mortezaei?
Saeed Mortezaei, a notorious Iranian judge linked to major human rights abuses, was acquitted in a significant case involving torture and murder of election detainees.…
Narges Mohammadi and the Responsibilities of the Judiciary
A group of women expressed concern over Narges Mohammadi's health in Evin prison, urging the judiciary to act for her release and treatment. Despite her…
Announcement of Siamak Pourzand's Conviction - 2002-05-04
Siamak Pourzand, a veteran journalist, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for allegedly acting against national security by communicating with exiled Iranians. His…