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Iran: Release Arbitrarily Detained Kurdish Activists

2021-02-02

Arseh Sevom joins more than thirty organizations calling for the release of Kurdish activists. In the first month of 2021 alone, sources tell us that at least 96 individuals (88 men and 8 women) from Iran’s Kurdish minority have been arrested by the intelligen

Afghan Civil Society Under Threat

2021-01-25

Afghan civil society is working for peace even under threat and with the smell of blood and gunpowder all around them. In recent months, threats, kidnappings, and assassinations have directly targeted Afghan journalists and civil society activists.

Make COVID19 Vaccines Equally Available to Iranians

2020-12-22

As vaccines become available, it is critical that Iranians do not experience restrictions or delays due to economic sanctions that would endanger more lives. A swift and equitable vaccination campaign remains the best option to protect vulnerable populations f