Human rights
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"Justice for the Victims of the 1988 Massacre" meeting in Geneva: Prevent the killing of detainees
The "Justice for the Victims of the 1988 Massacre" organization held a meeting in Geneva on Thursday with the support of four non-governmental organizations…
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Baqer Namazi, a dual-national prisoner, has been hospitalized.
Baqer Namazi, an Iranian-American citizen imprisoned in Iran, has been hospitalized due to low blood pressure and an irregular heartbeat…
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The government must respect people's rights and show restraint regarding nationwide protests.
Paris, January 3, 2017 (January 13, 2017) – The International Federation of Human Rights Societies and its member organization, the Society for the Defense of…
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UN General Assembly adopts resolution condemning Iran's human rights violations
On Tuesday, December 18, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution protesting human rights violations in the Islamic Republic, which was…
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Iranian Parliament Must Pass Bill on Rights of Persons with Disabilities
December 29, 2017 – The new bill to protect the rights of people with disabilities, if passed, will be a step towards promoting the rights of…
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UN Committee Protests Continued Human Rights Violations by the Islamic Republic of Iran
The Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on Tuesday, November 13, condemning the continued violations of human rights…
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Athena Daemi; Returned from the operating room for refusing to wear handcuffs and restraints
Today, Atena Daemi, a civil activist imprisoned in Evin Prison, was taken to Imam Khomeini Hospital for gallbladder surgery based on a previous appointment.
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Human rights situation in Iran is worrying
Zeid Ra'ad Hussein, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has called Iran one of the countries of concern in terms of respect for human rights.
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