Abbas Deris at Grave Risk of Execution; Supreme Court Ignored Crucial Appeal Arguments
Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) - The lawyer of November 2019 protester, Abbas Deris has filed a request for a retrial…
Human rights
Rights groups appeal to UN to stop execution of Iranian boxer Vafaei-Sani
Al-Monitor - A group of rights experts and nongovernmental organizations called on the United Nations to intervene and stop the execution of…
Iran Targets Actresses For Hijab Violations With Psychological Punishments Criticized As ‘Insulting’
RFL/RE - Afsaneh Bayegan has become the latest actress to be convicted for her public opposition to Iran's mandatory hijab law after…
Video Showing Arrest of Anti-Forced Hijab Activist Sparks Public Anger
Iranwire - A media outlet affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has published a video capturing the moment…
Global Press Association “Deeply” Concerned over Fate of Jailed Iranian Journalist Hamedi
Iranwire - The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) is “deeply concerned” about the situation of Iranian journalist Niloofar Hamedi, who…
Jailed Iranian Activist Qoliyan Refuses to Wear Hijab in Court
Iranwire - The trial of Iranian civil rights activist Sepideh Qoliyan could not take place because she refused to wear…
Unnamed Man Executed for Rape in Dezful
Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) - State media have reported the execution of an unnamed man for rape during the course…
Faramarz Nezami and Asghar Rahimian Executed in Zanjan
Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) - Faramarz Nezami and Asghar Rahimian were executed for drug-related charges in Zanjan Central Prison. According…
Habibollah Ilkhani Executed in Kermanshah
Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) - Habibollah Ilkhani who was sentenced to qisas(retribution-in-kind) for murder, has been executed in Kermanshah Central Prison.…
Iranian Women’s Rights Official Says Gender Justice No Longer Needed In Policy Plan
RFL/RE - Iran has removed gender justice from the country's latest development program, sparking an outcry among activists who say…