March 17, 2014, Ahmed Shaheed, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, officially presented his latest report to the UN Human Rights Council. Stating that he had met with representatives from the Iranian Judiciary and other government organizations in Geneva, Shaheed said, “the report before the Council demonstrates that […]
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Human Rights in Iran
Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Iran, visited Dublin recently. Dr. Shaheed sought to engage the Irish government on issues of concern about Iran’s ability to meet its international human rights obligations, including freedom of expression and the use of torture. Source: RTENewsNow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQTGJgHkf-Y&feature=player_embedded
In Iran, Concern Grows Over Dervishes On Prison Hunger Strike
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi has expressed concern over the conditions of two jailed dervishes who are reportedly on hunger strike in an Iranian prison. The two men — Salehedin Moradi and Kasra Nouri — are members of Iran’s largest Sufi order, the Nematollahi Gonabadi order, which in recent years has come […]
Iran should appoint a more polite envoy to attend the meetings of the Human Rights Council
Shirin Ebadi, in her report for Esfand 1391 [21 February to 20 March 2013] on the human rights situation in Iran:“Iran should appoint a more polite envoy to attend the meetings of the Human Rights Council”In her latest monthly report, Shirin Ebadi, human rights defender and winner of Nobel Peace Prize in 2003, has […]
Iran should appoint a more polite envoy to attend the meetings of the Human Rights Council
Shirin Ebadi, in her report for Esfand 1391 [21 February to 20 March 2013] on the human rights situation in Iran: “Iran should appoint a more polite envoy to attend the meetings of the Human Rights Council” In her latest monthly report, Shirin Ebadi, human rights defender and winner of Nobel Peace Prize in […]
U.N. keeps focus on Iran human rights in run-up to election
The United Nations agreed on Friday to keep investigating reports of human rights violations in Iran, a move welcomed by activists who report a crackdown ahead of presidential elections. The U.N. Human Rights Council overwhelmingly voted to give its special rapporteur on the situation in Iran, Ahmed Shaheed, another year to carry out his […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Interview with Ahmed Shaheed
The international pressure on Iran in human rights issues is ever growing. In a resolution of November 27th the United Nations Third Committee of the General Assembly has called on the government of Iran to stop its massive human rights violations.