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Washington, Tehran, and Iran’s “Second Class Citizens”

Human Rights
The Iranian government is well-known for its repressive policies against its population, best exemplified by the state’s violent response to the nationwide protests after the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran Ramps Up Efforts To Target Women And Girls By Using Technology

Human Rights
The Iranian regime continues to ramp up efforts to restrict the rights of citizens across the country, and this is to crush dissent. According to a new report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran (Fact-Finding Mission),...

UN Says Iran’s Crimes Against Humanity Demand Expanded Investigation

Human Rights
 In a new report based on a two-year investigation, the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran (FFMI) states that two and a half years after the “Woman,...

Iran Protests: Week 59 of Resistance as Women Ward in Sepidar Prison Joins Anti-Execution Campaign

Capital Punishment
A group of women prisoners in Sepidar Prison, Ahvaz, have joined the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign in protest against the growing wave of executions in...

Despite mounting pressure on her family, Nasrin Sotoudeh struggles on for human rights in Iran

Human Rights
Her husband, Reza Khandan, has been imprisoned since December for supporting women’s rights. Her son, Nima, was beaten by prison guards during a recent...

Gender Apartheid in Iran is Crushing Women’s Lives and Futures

Human Rights
In Iran, women are second-class citizens—systematically oppressed by laws and policies that serve only one purpose: to entrench the power of the government. For...

Death penalty as a tool of oppression

Capital Punishment
Almost 1,000 people were executed in Iran in 2024. While lawyers and activists protest against the wave of executions, rights activists demand international consequences.

Death Sentence for Woman Labor Activist In Iran Re-Issued

Capital Punishment
 Iranian authorities have once again sentenced female labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi to death, despite the Supreme Court previously overturning her initial death sentence. Mohammadi was arrested...

Human Rights condemns Iran’s decisions against Political Activists

Human Rights
The Center for Human Rights in Iran has strongly criticized the Iranian authorities for imposing sentences against political activists. In a statement released today,...

Annual Report on the Death Penalty in Iran 2024

Capital Punishment
The 17th Annual Report on the Death Penalty in Iran, by Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) and ECPM (Together Against the Death Penalty), provides an assessment...

Why Secretary Rubio Should Provide Grant Waivers for Urgent Human Rights Work on Iran

Human Rights
Even a short aid freeze can do great damage to programs that are vital to pressuring the Islamic Republic, keeping Washington abreast of developments inside Iran, and ensuring the safety of those fighting for freedom on the ground.

Lawyers in Iran demand immediate halt to death sentences of three female political prisoners

Capital Punishment
More than 200 lawyers in Iran have issued a joint statement calling on the head of the country’s judiciary to halt the executions of...

Sixteen Lawyers Slammed with Bogus Charges in Iran for Criticizing Government

Human Rights
Iran is intensifying its assault on independent lawyers, targeting dozens who have defended protesters and dissidents or have criticized government policies. The recent indictment...

At Least 87 Executions in Iran Prisons in January

Capital Punishment
Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); February 4, 2025: At least 87 people including 10 Afghan nationals, an Arab, 7 Kurdish, 4 Baluch minorities, were executed...
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