UN strongly condemns execution of Navid Afkari
Five United Nations human rights experts and special rapporteurs have strongly condemned the execution of Navid Afkari on this past Saturday in Iran. National wrestling champion, Navid Afkari was arrested at a popular demonstration, along with his two brothers, who...
IOPHR’s statement in connection with the spineless execution of the Iranian wrestling champion
Unfortunately, despite numerous requests, and widespread protests by the international community, the inhumane regime ruling Iran, has once again taken the life of another brave Iranian young man. As according to reports, Mr. Navid Afkari, a 27-year-old man, whose two...
Industrial Strike is Not a Crime – IOPHR statement
The statement of the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR) in connection with the general strike of the Iranian people. Industrial Strike is Not a Crime: For striking is the legal right of all citizens! More than two months have passed...
IOPHR statement regarding the summoning, and detention of Ms. Mehraveh Khandan the daughter of Ms. Nasrin Sotoudeh
The tyrannical regime in Iran, with its long history of violation of the rights of Iranian citizens, including dissidents, LGBT community, lawyers, religious minorities, Sufis, journalists, environmental activists, women, children, and more recently dual nationals is...
IOPHR Statement on the affirmation of the death sentence of Ms. Zahra Esmaeili
The statement of the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR) regarding the affirmation of the death sentence of Ms. Zahra Esmaeili Less than twenty-four hours after the UN Security Council opposed the draft resolution of the United States of...TWITTER FEED
. @SecPompeo: Normal states do not violently suppress legitimate protests, jail their own citizens or those of other countries on specious charges, engage in torture, and impose severe restrictions on fundamental freedoms. https://t.co/cnddqmYwB3
#Iran’s ruling regime has become largest oppressor of #WomensRights by forcing women & girls to live in an oppressive prison-like environment. Concerns over health of #NasrinSotoudeh who recently broke her hunger strike after 46 days are increasing.
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Its prisons are notorious for mistreatment and torture, and it uses capital punishment on minors and for crimes that do not meet Iran’s international obligation to impose the death penalty for only “the most serious crimes.” https://t.co/cnddqmYwB3.
The Islamic Republic does not tolerate dissent of any kind and persecutes civil society activists, including labor rights leaders, and members of ethnic and religious minority groups. https://t.co/SEUMTkF1F0
“It is unfathomable that the Iranian authorities would return Ms. Sotoudeh to prison where she is at heightened risk to #COVID19, as well as with her serious heart condition” – UN experts urge the authorities to free #NasrinSotoudeh for treatment. Read 👉 https://t.co/v8GSyeYjb6 https://t.co/iqjW5UnR6c
