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The UN's independent fact-finding committee has attributed responsibility for a deadly airstrike on a wedding in Kouhestak, Iran, to the United States. This incident highlights…
Campaign for Sharifeh Mohammadi Calls for the Release of This Labor Activist
The campaign for Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist imprisoned in Iran, has called for her immediate release after she was transferred to a hospital due…
Increase in Executions Worldwide; Iranian Government Tops the List
The number of executions has risen globally for the third year in a row, with Iran leading the world in executions. The Abdorrahman Boroumand Foundation…
USA: We Demand the Immediate and Permanent Release of Narges Mohammadi
The U.S. State Department has called for the permanent release of Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, following her temporary medical leave from Evin…
Political Female Prisoners of Evin: Issuing Death Sentences is a Reckoning with the People
Political prisoners in Evin prison condemned the death sentence of Vrisheh Moradi and called for the cancellation of all death sentences in Iran. They urged…
Sharifeh Mohammadi to be Tried on November 15
Sharifeh Mohammadi's trial is set for November 15, following her previous death sentence for alleged rebellion, which was revoked due to international pressure and lack…
Pezeshkian Extended the Activity Period of the 'Special Committee' Appointed by Raisi to Investigate the 2022 Protests
Masoud Pezeshkian extended the activity period of a special committee investigating the 2022 protests in Iran, claiming the government is unfairly accused of human rights…
Pejman’s Claim Before Departure to New York: Iran is Safer and Freer Than Portrayed
Masoud Pejman claimed that Iran is safer and freer than portrayed by the media while departing for New York. This comes amid a UN report…
UN Fact-Finding Committee: Iranian Government Intensifies Efforts to Suppress Women and Girls on the Second Anniversary of Nationwide Protests
The UN fact-finding committee has released a report indicating that the Iranian government has intensified its repression of women and girls on the second anniversary…
Rubab Qolizadeh, wife of detained Azerbaijani activist Syad Mohammadian, summoned to Karaj Intelligence Office
Rubab Qolizadeh, the wife of detained Azerbaijani activist Syad Mohammadian, has been summoned by Iranian authorities for questioning. Mohammadian was arrested under vague charges related…
A Sunni Imam Arrested in Sardasht; Continuation of Religious Freedom Suppression in the Islamic Republic
Mamosta Abdollah Barzegar, a Sunni imam in Sardasht, was arrested by Iranian intelligence agents, highlighting ongoing repression of religious freedoms in Iran. The U.S. and…
UN Fact-Finding Committee: Tomaj Salehi Must Be Released 'Immediately and Unconditionally'
The UN Fact-Finding Committee has condemned the death sentence of Iranian rapper Tomaj Salehi, demanding his immediate and unconditional release due to his support for…
Legal Complaint by Reza Izati, Eye Injury Victim from Security Forces; Still Engaged in 'Protracted Litigation'
Reza Izati, a victim of police violence during the 2022 protests in Iran, has filed a legal complaint against the officers who shot him. His…
Omid Ghadimi, a Member of Victims' Families, Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison
Omid Ghadimi has been sentenced to 40 months in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court for various charges related to his activism following the death…
Laleh Saati, a Christian convert, sentenced to two years in prison
Laleh Saati, a Christian convert, has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court for charges related to national security. This…
Over 40 Iranian and International Organizations Demand Follow-up on Human Rights Situation in Iran
Over 40 organizations have urged the UN to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran following allegations of serious human…
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…
U.S. State Department: We Will Continue to Explore All Tools to Hold Human Rights Violators in Iran Accountable
The U.S. State Department has announced its commitment to holding Iranian officials accountable for human rights violations following a UN report highlighting systemic discrimination against…
A Human Rights Organization Reports: Iran Ranks First in Executing Women Worldwide
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that Iran executed at least 22 women in 2023, the highest number since 2014, highlighting severe human rights violations…
Hengaw: At Least 22 Women Executed and 325 Women Activists Arrested in Iran Last Year
In 2023, at least 22 women were executed and 325 women activists arrested in Iran, highlighting severe violations of women's rights. The Hengaw Human Rights…