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The First Day of School in Iran: You Can’t Say “That”
At the end of September, children all over Iran begin their first day of school. It’s an exciting time, filled with hope and the promise of new friends and new experiences. For many children it’s also about learning how different the world of the family is fro
Newsletter
In this newsletter, Arseh Sevom provides a quick summary of just a few of its activities over the past two months.
Iran Human Rights Review: United Nations
The current issue of the Iran Human Rights Review focuses on the United Nations. The universal periodic review of Iran’s efforts to address human rights abuses will occur at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights just a few hours later. It’s a go
Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Stages Sit-In
Arseh Sevom–Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh is protesting her three-year suspension from practicing law with a protest in front of the Iran Bar Association. She has been joined by a number of other dissidents, including Mohammad Nourizad and Mohammad Maleki. So
The State of Human Rights in Iran #UPRIran
At the end of October 2014, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights will be reviewing Iran’s record on human rights and its efforts to improve conditions.
Iran: Allow UN Special Procedures to Visit
Arseh Sevom is one of 26 signatories to a letter requesting that Iran honor its promise to host UN Special Procedures visits and protect human rights.
Mahsa Shekarloo: Women’s Rights Activist, Internet Pioneer
Arseh Sevom — Mahsa Shekarloo, women’s rights activist, writer and editor, translator and founder of the online feminist journal Bad Jens, died Friday September 5, 2014, […]
Iran: Halt Execution of 33 Sunnis
Arseh Sevom joins 18 other groups and individuals calling for a halt to the execution of 33 Sunni Muslim men in Iran and a moratorium on all executions.
Highlights from Arseh Sevom, June 2014
Arseh Sevom’s monthly newsletter presents some highlights from our site, plus news about the organization. The June version comes on the heels of an honorary mention for the Prix Ars Electronica and the publication of our 2013 annual report.