Michelle Taylor
U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN Human Rights Council
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View Timeline →Widespread Protests by Iranians and International Officials Against Death Sentences; Expatriates Return to the Streets
Protests erupted globally against the death sentence for Iranian rapper Tomaj Salehi, with thousands participating in demonstrations across Europe and North America. International figures, including…
Tomaj Salehi's Lawyers Say No New Developments in Their Client's Case; He Should Have Been Pardoned Last Year
Tomaj Salehi's lawyers claim he was wrongfully sentenced to death despite being acquitted of serious charges last year and eligible for a pardon. The case…
US Ambassador to UN Human Rights Council Condemns Iran's 'Cruel' Actions Against Its Citizens
US Ambassador Michelle Taylor condemned Iran's actions against its citizens following a UN report on institutional discrimination against women. The report highlights severe human rights…
Samaneh Yasin, Imprisoned Rapper, Transferred Again to Aminabad Psychiatric Hospital
Samaneh Yasin, an imprisoned rapper, was transferred again to a psychiatric hospital amid ongoing health concerns and legal issues after 18 months of detention without…
Saman Yasin to Mohseni Ejei: You Executed Me Artificially, Took Me to a Mental Hospital, Just Take My Life and End It
Saman Yasin, a protesting rapper, has written a desperate letter to Iran's judiciary head, expressing his suffering from prolonged detention without trial and requesting execution…
Kurdistan Human Rights Network: Health Condition of Saman Yasin is 'Unsatisfactory'
Saman Yasin, a protest rapper imprisoned for over 15 months, is reported to be in poor health due to a hunger strike and lack of…
Masoumeh Yavari, Political Prisoner, Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison
Masoumeh Yavari, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison on charges related to her activism against the regime. Her…
Exclusive; Charges of 'Financial Support for Anti-Revolutionary Elements' Explained to Asadollah Fakhimi and Houri Khanpour
Asadollah Fakhimi and Houri Khanpour, civil activists, have been charged with serious offenses including financial support for anti-revolutionary elements and face potential imprisonment. They were…
Widespread Reactions to the Human Rights Council's Social Forum Meeting Chaired by the Islamic Republic
The UN Human Rights Council's Social Forum, chaired by Iran's Ali Bahraini, has faced widespread condemnation from various countries and human rights organizations, who view…
Sadegh Ghasemi, Rapper, Arrested in Ahvaz
Sadegh Ghasemi, a rapper, was arrested in Ahvaz by Iranian intelligence agents, with no charges disclosed. His arrest follows a pattern of detentions of artists…
Concerns Rise Over the Health of Samaneh Yasin, Imprisoned Singer, After a Month of Hunger Strike
Samaneh Yasin, a rapper imprisoned in Iran, has been on a hunger strike for over a month to protest his indefinite detention and poor health…
Yasser Noori, Environmental Activist from Javanrud, Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison
Yasser Noori, an environmental activist from Javanrud, has been sentenced to 4 months in prison for allegedly promoting opposition to the Iranian government. This case…
Prison Sentences Issued for Several Teacher Union Activists in Shiraz; Political Activist Arrested in Mashhad
A political activist named Ali Aghl was arrested in Mashhad after being summoned to court, facing charges of propaganda against the Islamic Republic. Additionally, eight…
The U.S. Recognizes Narges Mohammadi as 'a Hero for Many in Iran and Around the World'
Narges Mohammadi was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, recognized by U.S. officials as a hero for her courage and activism for women's rights and…
Anniversary of Mahsa; Exclusive; Javid Rahman: A Very 'Disastrous' Year for Human Rights Violations
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, UN Special Rapporteur Javid Rahman criticized Iran's human rights record, highlighting a year of severe violations. The US…
Joint Case for Two Detained Protesters; Yahrahi's Lawyer: His Spirit is 'Very Good'
Amir Hossein Balali and Mehdi Yahrahi, two detained activists, have joint cases being processed by Iranian judicial officials. Yahrahi's lawyer reported that his client's spirit…
Response from a Ministry of Culture Official to the Arrest of Mahdi Yarahee: I Can't Do Anything
Mahdi Yarahee, an Iranian singer, was arrested following the release of his protest song 'Your Scarf,' which supported civil disobedience against compulsory hijab. A senior…
US Permanent Representative to the Human Rights Council: The Arrest of Mehdi Yarahee is a Violation of Freedom of Expression
Mehdi Yarahee, a critical singer in Iran, was arrested following the release of his song 'Take Off Your Headscarf,' prompting condemnation from US officials who…
Three Hundred Days of Niloufar Hamedi's Detention; U.S. Reaction to the Arbitrary Arrest of Journalists in Iran
The U.S. has called for the release of detained Iranian journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, marking the 300th day of Hamedi's detention. This highlights…
Exclusive: The U.S. Supports the UN Fact-Finding Committee's Report
The U.S. has expressed support for a UN fact-finding committee investigating human rights violations in Iran, particularly regarding the poisoning of schoolgirls and the aftermath…