September 2018
Request by 2222 Doctors and Civil Activists for the Release of Farhad Mishtami
2222 doctors and civil activists have called for the release of Farhad Mishtami, a civil activist and doctor detained under unjust charges. Mishtami's deteriorating health…
Human Rights Campaign for Iran During Rouhani's Presence in New York
The Human Rights Campaign in Iran is urging the international community to confront President Hassan Rouhani about the country's human rights violations during his visit…
Dozens of Civil Activists Request Nasrin Sotoudeh to End Hunger Strike
Dozens of Iranian civil and political activists have urged imprisoned lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh to end her hunger strike, which she began in protest against the…
Increased Pressure on Nasrin Sotoudeh's Children
Nasrin Sotoudeh's children are facing increased pressure from authorities following the arrest of her husband, Reza Khandan. Mehraveh Khandan was threatened for not adhering to…
The U.S. Calls for the Release of Political Prisoners in Iran
The U.S. has called for the immediate release of political prisoners in Iran, highlighting the arbitrary detention of several human rights lawyers. This statement comes…
Payam Darafshan and Farakh Forouzan, Lawyers, Released on Bail
Payam Darafshan and Farakh Forouzan, two Iranian lawyers, were released on bail after being arrested by security forces. Their arrests are part of a broader…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release of Nasrin Sotoudeh and Reza Khandan
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh and her husband Reza Khandan, who was arrested amid accusations of…
Nasrin Sotoudeh's Husband Threatened with Arrest
Reza Khandan, the husband of imprisoned human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, received a threatening call from the Ministry of Intelligence warning him of arrest if…
Arrest of Third Lawyer in Two Days
In a concerning trend, three lawyers have been arrested in Iran within two days, including Hedi Amid, a women's rights activist. The arrests follow a…