United Nations Human Rights Council
International human rights body
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UN rights experts stated that the US-Iran framework deal largely neglects the human rights situation of Iranians, despite welcoming the agreement to end the Middle…
UN rights council to hold urgent debate on Iran's Gulf strikes
The UN Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate on March 25, 2026, regarding Iran's strikes on Gulf countries and their impact on civilians.…
Human Rights Council Fact-Finding Mission: The People of Iran Trapped Between Two Major Dangers, Foreign Attacks and Severe Internal Repression
The UN Human Rights Council's fact-finding mission reports that Iranians face severe internal repression and threats of foreign attacks. The Iranian government has intensified its…
UN Human Rights Council Addresses Iran's Protest Crackdown in Emergency Session
The UN rights body convened an emergency session to address the Iranian government's crackdown on protests. This session involves international human rights organizations and member…
UN Human Rights Council Holds Emergency Session on Iran's Violent Protest Crackdown
The U.N. Human Rights Council is convening an emergency session to address the severe violence against protesters in Iran. This session highlights international concern over…
The United States Urges the Islamic Republic to Revoke the Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi
The U.S. has called for the revocation of Pakhshan Azizi's death sentence after a trial deemed a sham, highlighting concerns over human rights violations in…
Over 40 International Organizations Demand Immediate Release of Narges Mohammadi
Over 40 international organizations have called for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist imprisoned in Iran, citing her deteriorating health and…
Dozens of Organizations Call for UN Human Rights Council Intervention for the Release of Narges Mohammadi
Over 40 human rights organizations have urged the UN Human Rights Council to intervene for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, a political prisoner in…
Joint Statement by the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK on the Second Anniversary of Mahsa's Death: We Stand with Iranian Women and Girls
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, the foreign ministers of the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK issued a joint statement…
At least 5 killed in Behshahr and Saravan by government forces' gunfire
At least five people were killed and four injured by government forces in Iran during separate incidents involving gunfire at suspected drug traffickers and fuel…
Monthly Human Rights Status Report in Iran by HRANA; A 'Shocking' Image of Widespread Violations
The HRANA report highlights severe human rights violations in Iran during Farvardin 1403, including executions, suppression of freedoms, and violence against minorities. The report indicates…
Hrana: 292 Protesters and Civil Activists Arrested in Iran Over the Past 50 Days
In the past 50 days, Iranian authorities have arrested at least 292 protesters and civil activists as part of a strategy to prevent unrest on…