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Halt Executions of Kurdish Prisoners of Conscience in Iran
Iranian authorities have been executing Kurdish prisoners at an alarming rate. Arseh Sevom joins more than 20 organizations calling for an immediate halt to the execution of Kurdish political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.
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
Nuclear agreement shows power of international law and diplomatic engagement
Ten human rights and civil society organizations herald the diplomatic efforts to bring about agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. Human rights should be tackled with as much vigor.
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 […]
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.
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: 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.