Latest update August 11th, 2016 7:56 AM
Latest News
- Shirin Ebadi’s letter to Federica Mogherini about EU human rights talk with Iran
- The Defenders for Human Rights Centre’s Statement on recent mass executions in Iran
- Lashes are not the right answer to the workers’ trade union demands
- Why won’t my fellow Nobelist Aung San Suu Kyi help a Muslim minority?
- From Burmese Dissident to Mystifying Politician Why won’t my fellow Nobelist Aung San Suu Kyi help a Muslim minority?
NEWS
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By SHIRIN EBADI In advance of a United Nations envoy’s visit to the country, Burmese officials in June instructed U.N. officials to refer to Burma’s Muslim minority as “people who believe in Islam in Rakhine state.” This is the latest chapter in what has become a tragic campaign to reassure Buddhist nationalists that the government […]
REPORTS
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Human rights as we know them are a reflection of certain fundamental universal notions, which provide a set of global benchmarks for how humanity should conduct itself. The principle of the universality of human rights is the cornerstone of international human rights law. This principle, as first emphasized in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights […]
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Punishments: The punishments have been set out in Article 20 of the same body of laws. Depending on the conditions and circumstances surrounding the committed crime, and based on the size of the income or other benefits that this criminal activity generate for the corporate entity, the convicted party can be sentenced to paying cash […]
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Punishments: Imprisonment from 91 days to two years, or cash fine of 5 million to 40 million rials, or both Article 18: Any person who uses computer and telecommunication systems to publish, or share publically by other means, lies and libellous material, with the intention of harming another person, or agitating and upsetting the minds […]
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Article 15: Anyone who uses computer or telecommunication systems or data carriers and storage devices to perpetrate the following activities, will receive the appropriate punishments described below: A) If, in his efforts to make some “explicitly obscene” content available to other users, the perpetrator encourages, tempts and allures the users, or deceives, threatens and intimidates […]
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Article 13: “Anyone who, without any legal permit and license, uses computer and telecommunication systems in order to enter, alter, delete or distort computer data, so as to obtain financial benefits and further certain personal interests, either for himself or for a third party, will be ordered to return the properties of others to them, […]
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For the full report in English click below link: Guidelines for a transparent and merit based system for the appointment of high level judge
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Article 13: “Anyone who, without any legal permit and license, uses computer and telecommunication systems in order to enter, alter, delete or distort computer data, so as to obtain financial benefits and further certain personal interests, either for himself or for a third party, will be ordered to return the properties of others to them, […]
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The Centre for the Defenders of Human Rights has reviewed the situation of human rights in Iran during the month of Khordad 1395 [Iranian month corresponding to 21 May to 20 June 2016]: Lashes are not the right answer to the workers’ trade union demands In continuation of its monthly reports, the Centre for the […]
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Human rights as we know them are a reflection of certain fundamental universal notions, which provide a set of global benchmarks for how humanity should conduct itself. The principle of the universality of human rights is the cornerstone of international human rights law. This principle, as first emphasized in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights […]
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Centre for the Defender of Human Rights Issues Report on Human Rights Situation in Iran during Esfand 1394 [20 February to 19 March 2016] “Officials Should Take Action to Improve the Living Conditions and Economic Welfare of People” In continuation of its monthly reports, the Centre for the Defender of Human Rights has reviewed the […]
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The Centre for the Defender of Human Rights in the report of human rights situation in Iran during the month of Dey 1394 [22 December 2015 to 20 January 2016]: Guardian Council has acted contrary to the Constitution Saturday 3 Bahman 1394 – 22 Jan 2016 In continuation of its monthly reports, the Centre for […]
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In continuation of its monthly reports, the Centre for the Defender of Human Rights has reviewed the situation of human rights in Iran during the month of Azar 1394 [Iranian month corresponding to 22 November to 21 December 2015]. The Centre for the Defender of Human Rights, which is presided over by Shirin Ebadi, has […]
NUCLEAR ENERGY
We are broadcasting from The Hague, where we are speaking with the women Nobel Peace Prize laureates who have gathered to mark the 100th anniversary of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. In an extended interview, we speak with 2003 Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi, the first Iranian and first Muslim woman […]
EDUCATION
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Guidelines for a transparent and merit-based system for the appointment of high level judge For the full report in English click below link: Guidelines for a transparent and merit based system for the appointment of high level judge -
A simplified legal analysis of the Cyber Crimes Law: Section Ten Article 13: “Anyone who, without any legal permit and license, uses computer and telecommunication systems in order to enter, alter, delete or distort computer data, so as to obtain financial benefits and further certain personal interests, either for himself or for a third party, will be ordered to return the properties of others to them, […]
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For the full report in English click below link: Guidelines for a transparent and merit based system for the appointment of high level judge
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Leila Alikarami “A lot of people still do not want to accept there is violence in our society and this is tantamount to denying the existence of a problem.” Shahindokht Molaverdi, the Vice President in charge of women and family affairs, made this statement and described the situation of violence against women in Iran as […]
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Bahá’í Killers Escape Prosecution February 9, 2014 Center for Supporters of Human Rights, Shirin Ebadi According to penal provisions, when an individual is murdered and the murderer is unable to convince the victim’s family not to pursue prosecution, the murderer faces (capital) punishment. However, certain provisions of the Islamic Penal Code, ratified in 1392 (2013), […]
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For the full report in English click below link: Guidelines for a transparent and merit based system for the appointment of high level judge
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In continuation of its monthly reports, the Centre for the Defender of Human Rights has reviewed the situation of human rights in Iran during the month of Azar 1394 [Iranian month corresponding to 22 November to 21 December 2015]. The Centre for the Defender of Human Rights, which is presided over by Shirin Ebadi, has […]
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An acceptance speech by Omid Kokabee, written from his prison cell in Iran, was delivered at the Award Ceremony for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2014 Freedom and Responsibly Award on February 13. The gifted Iranian doctoral student of physics, who is being held as a prisoner of conscience at Evin […]
STATEMENT
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The Centre for the Defenders of Human Rights has reviewed the situation of human rights in Iran during the month of Khordad 1395 [Iranian month corresponding to 21 May to 20 June 2016]: Lashes are not the right answer to the workers’ trade union demands In continuation of its monthly reports, the Centre for the […]
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Human rights as we know them are a reflection of certain fundamental universal notions, which provide a set of global benchmarks for how humanity should conduct itself. The principle of the universality of human rights is the cornerstone of international human rights law. This principle, as first emphasized in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights […]
