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Arseh Sevom in 2017: Letter from the President of the Board
People in Iran keep surprising us with their creative efforts for change. They keep standing up and shaking things up – even in the face of overwhelming punishment. Women stand up for their rights even when faced with outrageous punishments. Teachers demand di
We strongly condemn the execution of a group of Arab citizens in Iran
The situation of religious, ethnic and gender minorities in Iran has been worsening in recent months. It appears that the regime intends to severely punish dissenting voices. This comes as the Islamic Republic weakens inside the country and external pressure i
Civilians caught in sanctions crossfire need Geneva Convention protection
“Causing hunger and disease through economic instruments should not be accepted in the 21st century.”
UN: Sanctions on Iran are Unjust and Harmful
“The reimposition of sanctions against Iran after the unilateral withdrawal of the United States from the Iran nuclear deal, which had been unanimously adopted by the Security Council with the support of the US itself, lays bare the illegitimacy of this action
Remember Ibn Sina (Avicenna)? Google Doodle Does
Ibn Sina, the 10th century Persian philosopher, physician, astronomer, and writer, gets his own Google Doodle.
Is Iran the Birthplace of Ice Cream?
We’re taking a break from the political heat and the summer’s heat with a look at Iran’s frozen delights.
Hold firm to the values of human rights without forgetting those caught up in conflict they cannot control
We urge all activists and organizations with a focus on Iran to take the time to understand the impact of the US political posturing and the Iranian government’s response on the actual people inside of the county and from the perspective of Iran’s history and
Congratulations to the new Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran
Arseh Sevom joins others in congratulating Professor Javaid Rehman on his appointment as UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran. This is a big responsibility and we are certain he is up to the task.
How Past Sanctions Against Iran Impacted Individuals and Families
What can Iran expect from new US sanctions? No one is sure yet. This throwback looks at how past sanctions impacted Iranian society.