The Universal Periodic Review Working Group (UPR) which works on reviewing the human rights record of UN member states was preparing to review Iran’s human rights record this morning. According to the UPR mechanisms, the experts are basing their assessment process on data submitted by three parties, namely the state that is under review, […]
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Iran’s Human Rights Showing Little Progress, UN Votes to Renew Special Mandate
The United Nations Human Rights Council voted 21 to 9 to renew the mandate of Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed, a welcome development for human rights in Iran, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said today. The vote signals continued concern in the international community that the human rights situation has not improved […]
Ghaemi: Keep the Focus on Iran’s Human Rights
The recent interim nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 powers is a welcome development for most Iranians. It is a major step in the right direction, addressing many of their pressing concerns: it reduces international tensions, provides a diplomatic path to avoid a military confrontation, promises to make the country’s nuclear activities transparent […]