November 2023
Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Listed Among 25 Influential Women by Financial Times
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of the 25…
Tomaj Salehi's Lawyer Denies 'Spreading Falsehoods' Charge; Security Agency: Tomaj to Be Transferred to Isfahan Prison on Friday
Tomaj Salehi's lawyer has denied charges of spreading falsehoods against him, while reports indicate he will be transferred to Isfahan prison. The case highlights ongoing…
Tomaj Salehi Arrested by Armed Agents
Tomaj Salehi, a critical rapper, was arrested again by armed government agents shortly after being released from prison. His arrest raises concerns about his safety…
Open Letter from PEN America Ahead of Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony; 'Free Narges Now'
PEN America and global human rights activists are calling on Iran to allow Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, to attend the award ceremony…
USA: Women Human Rights Defenders Take Risks to Hold Governments Accountable
The U.S. State Department praised the efforts of women human rights defenders on International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, highlighting their risks in advocating for…
Criticism of the Interior Minister's 'Lying' About Metro Hijab Monitors Continues
The Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi faces backlash for allegedly lying about the spontaneous presence of hijab monitors in the metro, with a political party…
Mohammad Borougni's Death Sentence Changed to 5 Years in Prison and 10 Years Exile
Mohammad Borougni, a 19-year-old protester, had his death sentence reduced to 5 years in prison and 10 years of exile after a retrial. His case…
Blinken on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: The U.S. is Committed to Creating a Future Free of 'Gender-Based Violence'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to combat gender-based violence globally on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against…
Shooting by Government Forces at Citizens in Kargan Port, Hormozgan Province
On December 4, military forces attacked Kargan Port in Hormozgan Province, resulting in at least 7 casualties, including an Afghan citizen. The attack involved gunfire…
Amnesty International Call: Narges Mohammadi's Life is in Danger
Amnesty International has raised alarms about the life of Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, who is currently imprisoned…
Latest Status of Tomaj Salehi's Case; Judiciary: 'Higher Authority' Changes Some Court Decisions
Tomaj Salehi, an Iranian protest rapper, has been released on bail after being imprisoned during nationwide protests. The judiciary claims that a 'higher authority' has…
Families of the Victims Demand Justice on the Fourth Anniversary of the Protests: November Continues
On the fourth anniversary of the November 2019 protests in Iran, families of victims are demanding justice and commemorating their loved ones despite government pressure.…
Statements from Amnesty International and the Association of Families of Victims of the Ukrainian Flight on the Anniversary of November 98
On the fourth anniversary of the November 98 protests, Amnesty International and the Association of Families of Victims of the Ukrainian Flight condemned the Iranian…
The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly Condemns Widespread Human Rights Violations by the Islamic Republic
The UN's Third Committee passed a resolution condemning the Islamic Republic for human rights violations, with significant support from member states. Abram Paley from the…
Alice Schwarzer Foundation Awards First 'Heroine of the Year' Prize to Nasrin Sotoudeh
The Alice Schwarzer Foundation awarded Nasrin Sotoudeh, a jailed human rights lawyer, the first 'Heroine of the Year' prize in Berlin. Mayor Kai Wegner praised…
Nasrin Sotoudeh, Imprisoned Lawyer: We Risked Evin's Entire Male and Security Environment with Our Hair
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, was arrested during the funeral of 16-year-old Armita Garavand after attending without a hijab. She…
Russian Artist Critical of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
A Russian artist, Alexandra Skochilenko, was sentenced to eight years in prison for protesting against the war in Ukraine by altering supermarket price tags. This…
Erfan Karam Veisi, Lawyer for Political Prisoners and Teachers, Summoned to Prosecutor's Office
Erfan Karam Veisi, a lawyer for political prisoners, has been summoned to the Evin Prosecutor's Office on charges of propaganda and spreading falsehoods. His client,…
Letter to the Head of the Judiciary; Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Cancellation of Reza Rasayi's Death Sentence
Amnesty International has called for the immediate cancellation of Reza Rasayi's death sentence, who was sentenced for allegedly killing a member of the IRGC during…
Ghazaleh Sharmeh: My Father Suffers from Advanced Parkinson's; Execution Could Happen at Any Moment
Ghazaleh Sharmeh has raised alarms about her father, Jamshid Sharmeh, who is suffering from advanced Parkinson's disease while being held in solitary confinement in Iran.…
UN Calls for Dissolution of 'Morality Police': Any Violence Against Women Should Be Criminalized
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for the dissolution of Iran's 'Morality Police' and for comprehensive laws to protect women from violence, following the…
USA: Corruption and Abuse of Power Thrive Where Free and Independent Presses Are Suppressed
The U.S. State Department highlighted the importance of a free press and condemned violence against journalists on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes…
Human Rights Sources: Mujahid Korkori Transferred to Hospital After Beating in Prison
Mujahid Korkori, sentenced to death, was beaten by prison guards and transferred to a hospital, showing visible injuries. He is accused of murdering Kian Pirfalak…