January 2018
Amnesty International Protests 'Cruel' Execution of a Defendant in Adolescence
Amnesty International condemned the execution of Ali Kazemi, who was sentenced to death for a crime committed at age 15, calling it an extraordinarily cruel…
500 Million Toman Bail Set for 'Girl of Revolution Street'
Nasrin Sotoudeh announced the arrest of Narges Hosseini, known as the 'Girl of Revolution Street,' and that a bail of 500 million toman was set…
Oil Pollution from Sanchi Incident is Expanding
The oil pollution from the Sanchi tanker accident is spreading and is expected to reach Japan and Korea's shores soon. The incident has resulted in…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release of 'Girl of Revolution Street'
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of a young woman known as the 'Girl of Revolution Street' who protested against Iran's compulsory hijab.…
Naomi Parker, Inspiration for the Most Famous Feminist Poster, Passes Away at 96
Naomi Parker Friley, who inspired the iconic 'We Can Do It!' poster representing female empowerment during WWII, has died at 96. Her legacy as 'Rosie…
Opposition of the Drug Control Headquarters to the Mitigation of the Death Penalty
The Drug Control Headquarters in Iran opposes the mitigation of the death penalty for drug traffickers, arguing it will worsen drug trafficking and increase the…