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Iran protests are fire under ashes
LONDON, United Kingdom (Kurdistan 24) – After heavy government crackdown, the seemingly spontaneous nation-wide protests in Iran have been silenced, but a Nobel Peace Prize winner says the rage is ever present and will flame up at the next chance. Late in December 2017, Iranians took to the streets to protest the sluggish economy. The […]
FOUR NOBEL PEACE LAUREATES URGE IRAN TO RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF PROTESTERS
Ottawa – January 11, 2018 Nobel Peace Laureates Shirin Ebadi, Jody Williams, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkol Karman, urge the Islamic Republic of Iran to conduct credible independent investigations into the use of violence, especially lethal violence, and mass arrests in reaction to protests held in 75 cities across the country, beginning on December 28, 2017. […]
Make July 17 “The Day of Iranian Mothers in Prison”: A proposal
A mother in prison, whether she is there because she was defending a cause or because she is a victim of society, is forced to spend time away from her children. During this time, she needs legal entitlements for the protection of her rights as a prisoner and her special rights as a mother. In […]
Report by the Centre for Defenders of Human Rights to the UN Human Rights Special Rapporteur regarding the inspection of Evin Prison by foreign ambassadors
Friday 7 July 2017 – 16 Tir 1396 In the wake of the publication of the news about the visit to Evin Prison by 50 ambassadors of different countries, the Centre for Defenders of Human Rights has sent a letter to the UN Human Rights Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the […]
The Centre for the Defenders of Human Rights: Avoid expressing anarchy-inspiring remarks
Tuesday- 6th of Tir 1396- 27 June 2017 In continuation of its monthly reports, the Centre for the Defenders of Human Rights has reviewed the situation of human rights in Iran during the month of Khordad 1396 [Iranian month corresponding to 22 May to 21 June 2017] The Centre for the Defenders of Human Rights, […]
The elected president should start monitoring the performance of the Ministry of Intelligence
In continuation of its monthly reports, the Centre for the Defenders of Human Rights has reviewed the situation of human rights in Iran during the month of Ordebehesht 1396 [21 April to 21 May 2017]. The Centre for the Defenders of Human Rights, which is presided over by Shirin Ebadi, has referred to the holding […]
The shaky foundations of democracy in Iran have become weaker because of consultative supervision
Saturday, 2 of Ordibehest, 22 Apr 2017 In continuation of its monthly reports, the Centre for the Defenders of Human Rights has reviewed the situation of human rights in Iran during the month of Farvardin 1396 [Iranian month corresponding to 21 March to 20 Apr 2017]. The Centre for the Defenders of Human Rights, which […]
Once again, political rivalries have led to illegal detentions
In continuation of its monthly reports, the Centre for the Defenders of Human Rights has reviewed the situation of human rights in Iran during the month of Esfand 1395 [Iranian month corresponding to 19 February to 20 March 2017]. The Centre for the Defenders of Human Rights, which is presided over by Shirin Ebadi, has […]
Defenders of Human Rights Center calls on head of Iranian judiciary to quit
Defenders of Human Rights Center impugned the judiciary’s performance in dealing with political, civil and cultural activists and dissenters’ cases, demanding dismissal of the head of the judiciary due to his direct responsibility of all the inequity, corruption and insecurity in the judiciary and society. According to Defenders of Human Rights Center’s website, this NGO […]
