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UN General Assembly to Vote on Promotion & Protection of Human Rights in Iran
Thirty-six human rights and civil society organizations call on the UN General Assembly to continue monitoring and reporting on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Shirin Ebadi is also a signatory to the lette
Refugee Crisis: What Can I Do?
#EuropeSaysWelcome, #WelcomeRefugees, #MigrantCrisis, these are just some of the hashtags used to express feelings on the situation of refugees.
Nuclear agreement shows power of international law and diplomatic engagement
Ten human rights and civil society organizations herald the diplomatic efforts to bring about agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. Human rights should be tackled with as much vigor.
I <3 Norooz
Norooz (Nowruz) marks the beginning of a new year for people in Iran and the region. While the year changes at the moment of the Equinox, the holidays last for fourteen days.
Renew Mandate for Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran
Arseh Sevom — A group of 36 organizations including Arseh Sevom signed a letter to members of the United Nations Human Rights Council asking for a […]
Facts About Human Rights in Iran
This fact sheet updates the current human rights situation in Iran. According the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, “Iran is the the country in the world with the biggest gap between practice and potential.”
Human Rights Organizations–Cooperating for Change
How can human rights groups focusing on Iran learn to work together and become more professional? Cooperating for change is both possible and beneficial.
Sandstorms Suffocate Iran
Sandstorms plague Iran. Environmental researcher Sam Khosravi discusses the origin and solution of these storms.
27 Kurdish Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike
Arseh Sevom joins 20 other organizations in calling for the Iranian authorities to address the concerns of 27 Kurdish political prisoners who have been on hunger strike in Orumiyeh.