Statements
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
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 […]
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.
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.
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.