The chairman of the United Nations Security Council’s Iran sanctions committee has urged UN member states to continue enforcing sanctions imposed on the Islamic republic over its nuclear program. The chairman, Australia’s UN Ambassador Gary Quinlan, told the Security Council that the interim nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers is a welcome […]
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Despite Promises, Starred Students Keep Waiting to Return to Classrooms
In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, two “starred students” said that despite promises to allow their return to the university and their application for the return, the authorities have not responded to their requests and they remain banned from the classroom. The Ministry of Science has told these […]
Executions Will Continue, Says Head of Judiciary
On the occasion of Human Rights Day, the Head of Iran’s Judiciary Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani told high-ranking Judiciary officials yesterday, “The Judiciary will not take notice of irrational words and lies and will resolutely continue its work, because we believe that the highest human rights values are recognized in Islam.” “As I’ve said before, […]
Iran, IAEA set next meeting date
The next meeting between Iran and representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency will take place on January 21, the parties announced. Reuters reports that after a two-day meeting in Vienna, the parties have issued a joint statement announcing their next meeting. Experts indicate that more details must be examined in scientific detail in […]
European Parliament Sending Delegation To Iran
The European Parliament has announced that it will send a delegation to Iran for the first time since 2007. The head of the five-person delegation, Finnish member of the European Parliament Tarja Cronberg, told RFE/RL on December 11 that the delegation will be in Iran for a week and is due to meet with […]
Amid Escalating Threats, More Iranian Officials Join Facebook
Just days after Iran’s Police Chief threatened the country’s officials with “legal and judicial consequences” if they continue to cross the regime’s red lines by using Facebook, a governor in the southeastern province of Fars has opened his own Facebook page. With only 326 followers, and labeled “managed by fans of Dr. Seyed Mohammad Ahmadi,” […]
Kasra Nouri Refuse any Medical Treatment Due to Medical Negligence Toward Prisoners at Ebrat Ward
Despite the pain of lumbar degenerative disc, imprisoned Gonabadi Dervishe, Kasra Nouri refused to go to Adel Abad prison infirmary to take medicine, on 19 Azar 1392 ( Dec 10, 2013).According to Majzooban Noor, since two days ago, the disc pain of Dervish rights activist, Kasra Nouri has intensified so prison guards tried to […]
Now is the time to engage Iran on human rights
Al Monitor Dr Ahmed Shaheed 10 December 2013 On Dec. 10, the United Nations and its members will celebrate Human Rights Day in observance of the 65th anniversary of the presentation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which reaffirms “faith in fundamental human rights” and “in the dignity and worth of the […]
Human Rights Day: UN pays tribute to activists, landmark Vienna Declaration
10 December 2013 – Honouring human rights activism, including the legacy of Nelson Mandela, senior UN officials today mark Human Rights Day calling for greater political will and resources to implement laws and standards designed to promote and protect the rights and dignity of all people everywhere. “Promoting human rights is one of the […]
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
READ FULL REPORT IN ENGLISH The report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ahmed Shaheed, submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution22/23, in which the Council extended the mandate of the Special Rapporteur for the second time. Presented to the UN General Assembly […]