Sudwind – Speech during the 22nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council on the situation of the “Gonabadi Dervishes”, 14 March 2013 in Geneva Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak on behalf of the International Organization to Preserve Human Rights in Iran. I am a Western woman who is living […]
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UN head praises Nowruz as unifying force
The UN Secretary General issued a message on the occasion of Nowruz and the arrival of spring. “On this International Day of Nowruz, I offer my best wishes to those who celebrate, and express hope that all people can use the occasion to reflect on the beauty of nature, the promise of spring and […]
Condemn Systemic Violations and Renew the UN Special Rapporteur’s Mandate
This week, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran joined 16 other human rights organizations in a joint letter asking the United Nations Human Rights Council to renew the mandate Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in Iran Ahmed Shaheed. The organizations also urged the council to “Strengthen the resolution of […]
Denial and Personal Attacks: Iran’s Larijani Responds at the UN
United Nations Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed elicited a blustering response from the Iranian delegation when he presented the findings of his most recent report on the situation of human rights in Iran to the Human Rights Council yesterday. In remarks both yesterday and today, Iranian delegation leader and Iranian Human Rights Council head Mohammad […]
Human rights situation in Iran warrants serious concern, UN expert reports
An independent United Nations expert today voiced serious concern about the general situation of human rights in Iran, pointing to “widespread and systemic” torture, as well as the harassment, arrest and attacks against human rights defenders, lawyers and journalists. “The prevailing situation of human rights in Iran continues to warrant serious concern, and will […]
Iran hits back at UN rapporteur over human rights claims
Ahmed Shaheed’s report charges Islamic republic with cases of torture, executions and fostering ‘culture of impunity’ Iran has criticised the UN special rapporteur tasked with investigating its human rights record for publishing a damning report that warns against widespread and systematic violations.
UN Rights Report Criticizes Iran
The UN Human Rights Council’s special rapporteur on human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran has released an “advanced unedited version” of a report that criticizes the Iranian government for shortcomings in respecting basic rights and a failure to adhere to the country’s own laws.
Iran, Syria Top UN’s Human Rights Meeting
Dozens of government officials are gathering in Geneva for a meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
New Pressure On Iran After UN Report
Iran is facing renewed pressure from world powers after a new United Nations report said Iran has begun installing advanced centrifuges at its main uranium enrichment plant.
Independent UN panel urges action amid ongoing human rights abuses in Syria conflict
A United Nations independent panel investigating human rights violations in Syria today called for urgent action to ensure justice for the crimes committed, adding that it will submit a list of names next month of those believed to be most responsible for the atrocities.