Human Rights Council
Facts About Human Rights in Iran
This fact sheet updates the current human rights situation in Iran. According the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, “Iran is the the country in the world with the biggest gap between practice and potential.”
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 […]
UNHRC Appoints Special Rapporteur (Update)
A Special Rapporteur has been appointed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to investigate the situation in Iran. When asked how this would effect the situation in Iran, human rights lawyer Shadi Sadr told Arseh Sevom that the reports of previous Special Ra
Human Rights Council Appoints Special Rapporteur for Iran
The UN Human Rights Council has appointed a Special Rapporteur for Iran. There were 22 votes in favor, 7 against, and 14 abstentions. During discussions concerning […]
Report on the Human Rights Council
The Democracy Coalition Project recently issued a report reviewing the effectiveness of the Human Rights Council. They noted that despite concern about the human rights situation in Iran, no country mandate was established to review the situation there.