The United Nations General Assembly is expected to vote on a resolution criticizing Iran for widespread human rights abuses.
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Religious Persecution Continues In Iran
During the time of the year when millions around the world hope for “peace on earth, good will toward men,” the Iranian government continues to repress the right to religious freedom for the country’s religious minorities.
Iran Criticizes EU Parliament Over Sakharov Prize
Iran has criticized the European Parliament for awarding a human rights prize to two Iranian dissidents.
Interview with Alexander Alvaro: the limit of tolerance
In the conflict over its nuclear program, Iran is playing “on time” as – Federal Republic Foreign Minister Westerwelle expressed it.
Iran’s Minister: With all fees and costs counted, people pay 70 percent of salary for medical expenses
If we count all the hidden fees and expenses, people in Iran pay around 70 percent of their salaries for medical expenses, Iranian Health Minister Marziyeh Vahid Dastjerdi said, ILNA reported.
Freedom for Nasrin Sotoudeh: The action will not cease until the regime will have her released
In an action in front of the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran IOPHRI, karamat and Amnesty members demanded from the regime the immediate and unconditional release of Nasrin Sotoudeh on Saturday, 15th of December.
Little Progress In Latest Talks Between IAEA, Iran
UN nuclear inspectors and Iran have agreed to meet again on January 16, but there was no breakthrough reported at talks on December 13 in Tehran.
HRW: Iran’s Civil Society Under Attack
The U.S.-based rights watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) says Iranian civil society has been subjected to a “campaign of repression” since the contested reelection of President Mahmud Ahmadinejad in 2009.
UN Nuclear Inspectors Visit Iran, Seek Access to Parchin Military Base
The delegation headed by Herman Nackaerts, the deputy head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has expressed hope that the group will be allowed to visit Parchin Military Base, a point of recent dispute with Iran.
No Celebration of 2012 World Human Rights Day in Iran
Every year on December 10, countries around the world honor World Human Rights Day. This year, the United Nation’s focus was the right to all people “to make their voices heard in public life and be included in political decision-making.