Vienna, Austria (CNN) — Iran is not open about its nuclear program, but it should be, the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Wednesday.
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Iran’s women activists: No to war
Human rights activists say the shadow of war hanging over Iran will aggravate violence and discrimination against women …The shadow of war hanging over Iran is exposing the country’s women to further violence and discrimination, Iranian human rights activists warned on International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women’s Day, is marked on March 8 every year.[1] In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women’s economic, political and social achievements.
Continued Detention Of Gonabadi Dervishes In Kavar
Mr.Hamid Arayesh , a Gonabadi dervish was arrested this early morning.
THE RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM (Part 4)
THE RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM by Edward FitzGerald 31 Into this Universe, and why not knowing, Nor whence, like Water willy-nilly flowing: And out of it, as Wind along the Waste, I know not whither, willy-nilly blowing.
Iran crackdown: Reformist Ali Shakouri-Rad jailed
A leading member of Iran’s reformist movement has been sentenced to four years in prison. Ali Shakouri-Rad was convicted of spreading lies and propaganda against Iran, state-run news website INN said.
Iran steps up crackdown on journalists and activists
(TheGuardian) So far, it has been a dreadful week for journalists and activists in Iran. According to the opposition website, Kaleme.com, a Tehran appeals court has confirmed the jailing of prominent Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, albeit reducing it from 11 years to six.
Rights group slams campaign against defenders
The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders has condemned the recent sentences handed to Nargess Mohammadi and Abdolafattah Soltani and denounced the Islamic Republic’s “relentless harassment of members of the Defenders of Human Rights Centre (DHRC).”
Jailed student activist gets human rights award
Jailed Iranian student activist Bahareh Hedayat has been awarded the first Harald Edelstam Prize for her “outstanding courage and commitment to justice” and for actively working “against the violation of Human Rights in Iran.”
UN Report Documents “Striking Pattern of Violations”
Calls for Immediate Release of All Political Prisoners and Prisoners of Conscience Presents Allegations of Fraud in 2008 and 2009 Elections Calls for an Immediate Moratorium on Death Penalty