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

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.

Two Kurdish Women at Risk of Execution

Authorities Exploit Death Penalty to Silence Political Dissent, Target Minorities

Iran intensifies repression of women, dissidents, minorities, says watchdog

Human Rights Watch, in its "World Report 2025," warned of the worsening human rights situation in Iran. Citing evidence and reports, the organization highlights...

Kurdish political prisoner at risk of execution for helping injured protesters

An Iranian-Kurdish political prisoner faces execution in Iran for providing medical supplies to protesters injured during the Women, Life, Freedom uprising in 2022. Rezgar Beigzadeh...

Civil Rights Activist Transferred to Urmia Prison Following Arrest in Bukan

A Kurdish language teacher and civil rights activist was transferred to Urmia Central Prison on Tuesday to serve a three-month sentence. Susan Hassanzadeh was initially...

European Parliament joins global chorus condemning Iran’s government for persecution of Baha’is and the abuse of women and other minorities

An “urgency resolution” by the European Parliament “strongly condemned” the Iranian government’s “persecution of ethnic and religious minorities” yesterday with an overwhelming majority, citing a...

Iran blocks prominent Baha’i human rights expert from chairing UN Forum on Minority Issues

The United Nations Forum on Minority Issues – running 28-29 November in Geneva, as part of the current UN Human Rights Council session – has drawn...

Iranian Kurdish Teacher Held for Two Months, Condition Unknown

An Iranian Kurdish teacher has been detained by security forces for nearly two months, with his current condition remaining unknown. Rezgar Roshani was arrested on...