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Kenya Really Wants Democracy
In 2017, Kenya’s courts made history when they sided with opposition protests concerning flawed election proceedings favoring the incumbent. A new election was called for and held. The court decision was a landmark for the support of democracy. The result of t
Defenders of Human Rights in Iran Mourn the Passing of Asma Jahangir
We celebrate the courage of human rights defender Asma Jahangir even as we mourn her death.
Draft Budget Inflames Protests in Iran
“You’ve turned as all into beggars…We don’t need this revolution. We hate the clerics.”
Corruption and Poverty Lead to Rage and Despair in Iran
“If I were not in prison, I would be in front of Parliament every day that the budget bill was under discussion. The members of parliament need to know that they are accountable to the people, that they represent the people, and that the eyes of the people are
UN experts call on Iran to stop intimidation of BBC staff
GENEVA (27 October 2017) – Civil and criminal proceedings by Iran against BBC Persian staff and contributors must be halted, two UN human rights specialists have […]
Biennial Report 2015-2016
Democracy is valuable. Human rights benefit us all.
Building’s Collapse Highlights Iran’s Lack of Emergency Preparedness
“We were defeated. We may be good at motivational speeches, but practically the capacity of our Fire Department is limited. We lost 20 of our best firefighters as well as a number of civilians in the disaster.”
Iran’s City Councils and Power
“If you want to attend a concert you should not live in Mashhad. You can go live in another another city. This is not Kish island. This is Mashhad, a religious city, not a place for entertainment.”
City Councils Under the Shadow of Polarized Presidential Election
Voters definitely paid attention to the city councils elections. But was it knowledgeable attention? and was it effective?