Ahmad Shaheed
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: Under Pressure Society Struggles
Arseh Sevom — This week the mother of Neda, the young woman whose death was captured on camera during the demonstrations following the 2009 presidential elections, […]
Birthdays of Prisoners, Cyberattack Against Iran, Virtual Assassination, and Organs for Sale
In a week dominated by reports of cyber warfare waged against Iran, families of prisoner’s of conscience managed to celebrate the birthdays of loved ones stuck […]
Long Sentences for Human Rights Defenders, Elections End, Persian Gulf Erased, and Middle Class Shrinks
Parliamentary Elections Concluded This week the second round of the Iranian parliamentary elections was held. The opposition websites have reported of extensive irregularities, such as the […]
Norooz, Sanctions, Love, and Human Rights
Celebrating Norooz Norooz, a celebration of the new year that is marked by people from every religion and belief, was met with relief and joy by […]
A New Year, No-War Campaign, Special Rapporteur Delivers, Underaged Marriage Rises
The chances are high that you will be reading this review during the first days of the new Iranian year. Arseh Sevom wishes you a good […]
Speaking Out Against War, The Lorestani Salamander, More Publishers Banned, and the Cyberspace Patrol
In this issue of the weekly review, Arseh Sevom provides an overview of the economic situation as the New Year approaches and Asghar Farhadi’s call for […]
Summary of Findings from UN Report on Human Rights in Iran
All you need to know: a quick breakdown of findings from Dr. Ahmed Shaheed’s UN report This summary provides readers with a quick overview of […]