September 2023
Introduction of 'Hijab Patrol' in Universities; Tehran University Security Prevents Students from Entering with Scarves
Tehran University has implemented a 'Hijab Patrol' requiring students to wear specific attire, including long manteaus and hijabs. This comes alongside a new parliamentary bill…
Anniversary of Mahsa: American PEN Association Calls for Human Rights Experts to Examine the Suppression of Writers and Artists in Iran
The American PEN Association has called for a UN investigation into the suppression of writers and artists in Iran, marking the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's…
Arrest of a Woman in Tabriz After Photographing the Grave of Aylahr Haghi, Deceased Protester
A woman was arrested in Tabriz for photographing the grave of Aylahr Haghi, a protester killed during last year's demonstrations. Authorities accused her of planning…
Increased Pressures Ahead of Mahsa Amini Anniversary; 5 Citizens Arrested in Tehran and Tabriz
Ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, Iranian authorities have intensified crackdowns on civil activists, resulting in the arrest of five individuals in Tehran…
Narges Mohammadi: The Islamic Republic Faces 'Despair, Disgust, and Fearful Instability'
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist imprisoned in Iran, criticized the government's violent repression of protests and highlighted the ongoing struggles of women against…
Transfer of Bahareh Hedayat to Prison; Request from Mahsa Amini's Mother and 21 Political Prisoners to End Hunger Strike
Bahareh Hedayat, a political prisoner, is on her thirteenth day of hunger strike, protesting government repression and the death of fellow prisoner Javad Rouhi. Her…
Letter from the Human Rights Defenders Association to Javid Rahman; Lives of Prisoners at Risk
The Human Rights Defenders Association has raised alarms about the health risks faced by thirteen political prisoners transferred to Qazalhasar Prison under dire conditions. They…
Narges Mohammadi in Phone Call from Prison: The Islamic Republic is Responsible for Anything That Happens to Me
Narges Mohammadi, a political prisoner in Iran, has publicly stated that the Islamic Republic is responsible for her safety after experiencing threats and mistreatment in…
Narges Mohammadi Beaten for Not Observing Mandatory Hijab in Evin Prison
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist in Iran, was beaten in Evin prison for not wearing the mandatory hijab in front of prison officials.…
Mehdi Yarrahi's Case Sent to the Islamic Revolutionary Court
Mehdi Yarrahi, a detained protest singer, has had his case sent to the Islamic Revolutionary Court following his arrest for a song protesting mandatory hijab…
Direct Flights Between Tehran and Cairo to Launch; 'No Agreement Signed Yet'
Iran and Egypt are in discussions to establish direct flights between Tehran and Cairo, but no formal agreement has been signed yet. This follows a…
Response from a Ministry of Culture Official to the Arrest of Mahdi Yarahee: I Can't Do Anything
Mahdi Yarahee, an Iranian singer, was arrested following the release of his protest song 'Your Scarf,' which supported civil disobedience against compulsory hijab. A senior…
The Islamic Republic Allocates 550 Billion Tomans for Arbaeen Infrastructure
The Iranian government has allocated 550 billion tomans for the infrastructure of this year's Arbaeen pilgrimage, amidst ongoing economic challenges and criticism regarding budget priorities.…
Hengaw: 264 People Arrested in Iran by Government Forces in One Month
Hengaw reports that at least 264 individuals were arrested in Iran last month, with significant numbers from minority groups and activists. The arrests coincide with…
Announcement of Hunger Strike by Bahareh Hedayat in Protest of the Death of Javad Rouhi in Prison
Bahareh Hedayat has announced a hunger strike in protest of the intensified repression by the Iranian government following the death of Javad Rouhi in prison.…
US Permanent Representative to the Human Rights Council: The Arrest of Mehdi Yarahee is a Violation of Freedom of Expression
Mehdi Yarahee, a critical singer in Iran, was arrested following the release of his song 'Take Off Your Headscarf,' prompting condemnation from US officials who…
UN Experts Describe Mandatory Hijab Bill as 'Gender Apartheid'
UN experts have condemned Iran's proposed 'Chastity and Hijab' bill as a form of gender apartheid, warning it violates fundamental human rights and promotes systemic…
Narges Mohammadi: Mahdi Yarihi's Song 'Take Off Your Hijab' Was a Blow to the Authoritarian Religious Government
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent imprisoned human rights activist, supports detained singer Mahdi Yarihi after his arrest for performing a protest song against mandatory hijab laws.…