June 2023
The 'Golden Pen of Freedom' Award Presented to Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, Iranian journalists imprisoned for reporting on Mahsa Amini's death, received the 'Golden Pen of Freedom' award in Taiwan. The award…
Screening of the film 'White Torture' in the European Parliament; Narges Mohammadi: Women are assaulted in prison
The documentary 'White Torture' was screened in the European Parliament, highlighting the issue of violence against women in Iranian prisons, as presented by imprisoned human…
Research Report: Examination of Arrests and Imprisonment on Political Charges in Iran
A recent report by Open Data Iran reveals significant issues regarding political arrests in Iran, estimating that 47% of surveyed individuals have been detained for…
UN Human Rights Council Emphasizes: Human Rights Situation in Iran Has Deteriorated
The UN Human Rights Council has raised alarms about the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran, citing a significant decline in the Islamic Republic's compliance…
Approval of Resolution for Permanent Sanctions on Iran in the U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee approved two resolutions aimed at making sanctions against Iran permanent and condemning human rights violations. The resolutions highlight the…
Review of Several Resolutions in the U.S. Congress Regarding 'Human Rights Violations' in Iran
The U.S. Congress is discussing resolutions condemning human rights violations in Iran, particularly in response to recent protests. The resolutions call for accountability for the…
Narges Mohammadi Supports the Campaign 'Our Story is One'
Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist, supports the 'Our Story is One' campaign to commemorate 10 Baha'i women executed 40 years ago in Iran. She…
Tehran on the Danger Line; 11,000 'High-Risk' Buildings in the Capital
Tehran officials have identified at least 11,000 buildings at high risk of collapse due to earthquakes, prompting calls for urgent action from various authorities. The…
Nazila Maroufian Fired Due to Her Account of 'Special Forces Encounter' from Her Workplace
Nazila Maroufian, a journalist previously imprisoned for interviewing Mahsa Amini's father, was fired from her new newspaper job after revealing her experience of harassment by…
Final Report on Student Poisoning Reasons Presented to Qalibaf; A Representative Claims Some Had 'Malicious Intent'
The Iranian parliament's fact-finding committee on student poisonings has finalized its report, suggesting malicious intent behind the incidents. This comes amid ongoing protests against the…
Narges Mohammadi to be Tried Again Due to 'Activities Inside Prison'
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist imprisoned in Iran, is set to be tried again for her activities inside prison, including protests against human…
Participation in the 'Dialogue for the Salvation of Iran' Conference; Saeed Madani and Hossein Razagh Charged
Saeed Madani and Hossein Razagh were charged with conspiracy against national security after participating in a virtual conference advocating for civil resistance in Iran. The…
Construction of Two Nuclear Power Plants Begins in Bushehr
The governor of Bushehr announced the start of construction for two new nuclear power plants in the province, totaling 3600 megawatts, designed by Iranian engineers.…
The End of the Story of 'Iron Sheikh'; Iranian Wrestling Champion Passes Away
Hosseyn Khosrow Ali Vaziri, known as Iron Sheikh, passed away at 81, leaving behind a legacy in professional wrestling. His life was marked by both…
Senator Jeanne Shaheen Becomes Co-Chair of Bipartisan Commission to Combat the Kidnapping of American Citizens
Senator Jeanne Shaheen has taken on a leadership role in a new bipartisan commission to address the issue of American citizens being kidnapped and unlawfully…
Narges Mohammadi: The Islamic Republic Should Be Removed from the Presidency of the Human Rights Council's Social Assembly
Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned human rights activist, has called for the removal of the Islamic Republic from the presidency of the UN Human Rights Council's…
Narges Mohammadi Warns About the Condition of Nahid Taghavi, Dual National Prisoner: Pain Has Overwhelmed Her
Narges Mohammadi has raised alarms about the deteriorating health of Nahid Taghavi, a 68-year-old dual national prisoner, who is suffering from severe pain and health…