Shadi Sadr
Lawyer and civil rights activist
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View Timeline →Javid Rahman Calls the Massacre of Political Prisoners in the 1980s a 'Crime Against Humanity' and 'Genocide'
Javid Rahman, the UN Special Rapporteur, labeled the 1980s massacre of political prisoners in Iran as 'genocide' and called for accountability from the Iranian government.…
Human Rights Activists Express Regret Over Ibrahim Raisi's 'Death Before Trial'
Human rights activists expressed regret over the death of Ibrahim Raisi, citing his history of crimes against humanity and the lack of accountability for his…
Blood-Stained Secrets; The 67 Massacre as a Continuing Crime Against Humanity
Amnesty International has released a report calling for an independent investigation into the 1988 executions in Iran, labeling them as a continuing crime against humanity.…
Mohammad Thalath Executed
Mohammad Thalath, a Gonabadi dervish, was executed in Tehran after being accused of running over police officers during a protest. His lawyer claims he is…
Iranian Officials Have Destroyed the Graves of Executed Victims from 1988
Amnesty International and Justice for Iran report that Iranian officials have systematically destroyed mass graves of victims from the 1988 political prisoner massacre across several…
The Kidnapping of Women: 40 Years of Prohibition from Stadiums
Women in Iran have been barred from entering sports stadiums for nearly 40 years, facing increased crackdowns despite promises of change from officials. Activists argue…
Human Rights Organizations: Europe Should Demand Iran to Cancel Sentences of 32 Baha'is
Ten human rights organizations are urging the European Union to demand the cancellation of prison sentences for 32 Baha'i citizens in Iran, citing severe torture…