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Mohammad Ghobadlou’s Execution: Disregard for Due Process and Human Rights

Mohammad Ghobadlou, arrested in connection with the 2022 nationwide protests in Iran, has been executed following accusations that he had deliberately killed Sergeant Farid Karampour and injured other officers. According to Mizan, the judiciary’s news agency, “the criminal court’s verdict of ‘Qisas’ (retribution) for Mohammad Ghobadlou was carried out following the Supreme Court’s confirmation.” Human […]

Steadfast in Struggle: Mehdi Mahmoudian’s Enduring Fight for Human Rights in Iran

برای خواندن این مطلب به فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید Mehdi Mahmoudian, an ardent human rights advocate in Iran, has been steadfast in his campaign against human rights violations and in line with international law. His two decades of work encompass roles as a journalist, political and civil activist, and a defender of human rights, […]

Ahmadreza Haeri: A Chronicle of Incarceration for Advancing Human Rights and Democracy

برای خواندن این مطلب به فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید Ahmadreza Haeri, a prominent civil activist and political prisoner, is once again imprisoned and serving a multi-year sentence. This latest imprisonment represents a recurring chapter in his ongoing struggle for justice and democracy in Iran.  Haeri’s latest legal woes began when he was arrested on […]

Hijab and Chastity Bill Published Amid Resurgence of Iran’s Ershad Patrol: Disturbing Setbacks for Human Rights and Civil Liberties

برای خواندن این مطلب به فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید On Thursday, July 27, the Ilna news agency reported that the Judicial and Legal Commission of the Islamic Parliament had approved and published the “Hijab and Chastity” bill. This bill, originally drafted by the judiciary and submitted to the government, has now been revised and […]

Invisible Victims: A Deep Look at Iran’s LGBTQI+ Human Rights Crisis

برای خواندن این مطلب به فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید The unfortunate reality for many members of the LGBTQIA+ community in Iran is a life shrouded in silence. Many queer Iranians live in constant fear of punitive consequences or societal isolation if they openly acknowledge their sexual orientation. Some members of the LGBTQIA+ community find […]

NIAC’s Human Rights Advocacy Timeline

August 28, 2008StatementNIAC Statement on Human Rights in Iran Read More June 16, 2009StatementNIAC Condemns Post-Election Violence Read More June 16, 2009AnalysisThe case for a tactical pause with Iran Although diplomacy must remain the policy, the momentous upheaval in Iran has completely changed the political landscape. Opening talks with Iran’s current government at this decisive […]

Human Rights Groups Reveal Sharp Increase in 2022 Iran Executions to Quell Uprising

Two human rights organizations revealed a 75% increase in execution rates in Iran during 2022, reaching the highest annual figure since 2015. Released on Thursday, April 13, the 15th annual report of the Iran Human Rights Organization and All Together Against Execution indicates that a minimum of 582 individuals were executed last year, a significant rise from 2021’s 333 recorded executions.

Mustafa Nili, a Distinguished Human Rights Lawyer

Mustafa Nili, a distinguished human rights lawyer, is known for his tireless defense of Iranian citizens and activists regardless of the political threats he has routinely faced. From the Green Movement to the 2019 Protests to the COVID-19 crisis in Iran, Nili has always been committed to the Iranian people. This is his story.

Recognizing courageous women human rights activists inside Iran

This International Women’s Day, we wanted to honor and acknowledge some of the women activists doing incredible work on the ground inside Iran. These women, and many others like them in Iran have shown immense courage and determination in the face of imprisonment, violence, and unyielding repression. Their resolve continues to inspire us, and we […]

UN Human Rights Council Passes New Investigative Mechanism in Session on Iran Abuses

The United Nations Human Rights Council convened a special session Thursday on ongoing human rights abuses in Iran. During the session, the council passed a new mechanism that will compile facts on rights abuses on the ground, setting the stage for international accountability measures targeting those responsible for abuses. The mechanism passed 25-6, with 16 abstentions. China’s effort to strip the mechanism of its power was voted down, 6-25.