Parents of Mohamad Metaji who sent text messages to MP Hadad Adel and other MPs asking for the release of under house arrest Green leaders have been summoned to Branch 2 of Evin Court. Following text message sent to MP Hadad Adel by Mohamad Metaji in support of the Green Movement leaders, the magistrate […]
Tag: Human Rights
Intelligence Ministry May Be More “Flexible” in Respecting Human Rights, Says Lawyer
Ghasem Sholeh Sadi, lawyer and former Member of the Parliament and political prisoner, told the International Campaign for Human Rights that he is somewhat optimistic about the consequences of the draft Citizenship Rights Charter presented by President Hassan Rouhani in November. “For example, the Intelligence Ministry may show more flexibility during this period. But […]
Hossein Ronaghi’s message of condolences to Peyman Arefi
My honorable and suffering friend Peyman, A prisoner knows well the meaning of being imprisoned, understands the agony of loss and separation. The tragic incident that resulted in the death of your mother and wife was an “accident”, but did not happen “accidently.” I believe this devastating event was the tragic end result of […]
Joint open letter to Iranian president Rouhani
We, the undersigned representatives of human rights and civil society organizations, are writing to express our concern at the continuing and systematic state persecution of individuals perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. For at least the past decade, the authorities have used articles of the Islamic Penal Code criminalizing consensual same-sex sexual […]
Iranian Professor Publicly Refutes Government Claims on Human Rights
Tehran University Political Science Professor Sadegh Zibakalam publicly challenged Head of the Judiciary Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani’s recent remarks stating that Western countries’ criticism of Iran’s human rights record is in opposition to Islam. “Contrary to what is routinely said, I believe the criticisms raised against us about human rights have nothing to do with […]
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 […]
Mansour Farhang: Zarif and the Pursuit of Rights and Respect (Commentary)
“An ambassador is an honest gentleman sent to lie abroad for the good of his country.” The endurance of this remark by Sir Henry Wotton, a 17th century English diplomat, is due to the fact that it contains an element of truth. Politically astute diplomats, however, know the limits of such practice. They are […]
Human rights overlooked in nuclear talks
The glitz surrounding the negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program is overshadowing a concurrent debate taking place over the dismal state of human rights in the country. Little of the camera glare focused on the flurry of foreign ministers in Geneva and the parameters of a nuclear deal is being shared with the […]
UN Shows Strong Support for Human Rights in Iran with 83-to-36 Vote
http://www.iranhumanrights.org/wp-content/uploads/Iran-countries-Nov-19-2013.png (November 19, 2013) – The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran welcomes the United Nations General Assembly’s Third Committee vote today overwhelmingly supporting human rights in Iran, and urges the Iranian government to comply with UN human rights mechanisms and take concrete steps to address the ongoing violations in the country. Resolution A/C.3/68/L.57 […]
Words from Hasan Ronaghi Maleki to President Rouhani
Hasan Ronaghi Maleki, brother of Hossein Ronaghi Maleki to President Rouhani: Mr. Rouhani, was it not you who during the presidential elections and before your victory spoke of freedom for political prisoners? Then what happened Mr. Rouhani? Many say these matters are out of the hands of Mr. Rouhani; he cannot make or implement […]