The Iranian government should immediately reverse policies that place unnecessary restrictions on academic freedom for university students, in particular women.
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UN STATEMENT: Independent UN Experts Urge Iran to Ensure Protection for Rights Defenders
In a statement released today, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran Ahmed Shaheed, Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders Margaret Sekaggya, and Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Gabriela Knaul condemned the Iranian government’s practice of targeting and prosecuting human rights defenders.
Former president: ‘Free elections and release of prisoners to ensure country’s security’
GVF — Holding free elections is the best way for safeguarding the country’s security, Mohammad Khatami told a group of reformists.