Human Rights

Renew the Mandate of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran
The renewal of the mandate for the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran is essential…

Iranian authorities have consistently failed to adopt and enact legislation and policies that would address core human rights violations
Support the resolution to renew the mandate of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran

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.

Iran: Presidential Candidate’s Career-long Involvement in Summary Executions
Federica Mogherini High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the Commission European Commission Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat […]

Renew the Mandate of the Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran
Arseh Sevom–For those who see the potential of Iran, respect for human rights is key to its growth culturally and economically. It is painful to watch as […]

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

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.”

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.
