March 2019
Nasrin Sotoudeh: Representing the Girls of Revolution Street Considered 'Encouragement of Prostitution'
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent human rights lawyer in Iran, has been sentenced to 38.5 years in prison and 148 lashes for representing the girls of…
France: The JCPOA is not a blank check for human rights violations in Iran
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian condemned the recent sentencing of Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, emphasizing that the JCPOA should not be seen…
Reza Khandan: Nasrin Sotoudeh Will Not Appeal Her Prison Sentence
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian human rights lawyer, has decided not to appeal her 12-year prison sentence, citing the unjust nature of the judicial system.…
Iran Condemns France's Support for Nasrin Sotoudeh
Iran's representative at the UN criticized France's support for imprisoned activist Nasrin Sotoudeh, calling it irresponsible and an interference in domestic affairs. This incident highlights…
Continued Reactions to Nasrin Sotoudeh's Sentencing; Pompeo Emphasizes U.S. Support for Human Rights
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned the heavy sentencing of Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who faces 38 years in prison and 148…
European Parliament Calls on Iran to Release Human Rights Activists
The European Parliament has condemned Iran's human rights record and called for the immediate release of Nasrin Sotoudeh and other activists. This resolution highlights ongoing…
Criticism of Iran and China's Human Rights Record in the 2018 U.S. State Department Report
The U.S. State Department's 2018 human rights report criticizes Iran for its ongoing violations against its citizens and China for its treatment of Muslims, particularly…
European Union Calls for Immediate Review of Nasrin Sotoudeh's Sentence
The European Union has called for an immediate review of Nasrin Sotoudeh's prison sentence, which has been described as a worrying development. Sotoudeh, a prominent…
UN Reporter: Crackdown in Iran Has Intensified
The UN Special Rapporteur on Iran, Javaid Rehman, has reported an intensification of government repression against human rights activists, particularly targeting lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who…
US and Amnesty International React to Prison and Whipping Sentence for Nasrin Sotoudeh
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian human rights lawyer, has been sentenced to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes, prompting strong reactions from the US…
Conflicting Reports on New Sentence for Nasrin Sotoudeh; Reza Khandan: 38 Years, Judge Moqiseh: 7 Years
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding Nasrin Sotoudeh's prison sentence, with her husband claiming a total of 38 years and 148 lashes, while a judge states…
Macron's Invitation to Nasrin Sotoudeh Delivered to Her Husband
Emmanuel Macron invited imprisoned Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh to join the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council, with the invitation delivered to her husband. This recognition…