July 2018
Severe Criticism from 68 Student Organizations in Iran Against Sentences Issued Against Students
68 student organizations in Iran have condemned the harsh sentences against students, asserting they will not allow authoritarianism to suppress freedom. The Minister of Science…
Moulavardi: I Hope the Violence Against Women Bill Does Not Meet the Same Fate as the Children's Bill
Shahindokht Moulavardi expressed concern that the 'Support for Women Against Violence' bill may face the same stagnation as the long-pending children's protection bill. Despite promises…
Human Rights Watch: The Preferred Response of Iranian Officials to Students is 'Repression'
Human Rights Watch has condemned the Iranian government's repression of students following protests in December, highlighting severe prison sentences and restrictions on student activities. At…
Confirmation of 23-Month Prison Sentence for Roya Saghiri, a Detained Student from December Protests
Roya Saghiri, a student and protester against mandatory hijab in Iran, has had her 23-month prison sentence upheld by an appeals court. This ruling highlights…
Member of Parliament: 150 Students Arrested in Connection with December 2017 Protests
Parvaneh Salahshouri, a member of the Iranian Parliament, announced that 150 students have been arrested in connection with the December 2017 protests. She criticized the…