Currently Imprisoned - 18th March 2009
Abbas Hakimzadeh
(18 March 2009) Abbas Hakimzadeh, a student activist at Amir Kabir University, was detained on 24 February by security agents at his home. He is reportedly being held in Evin Prison and is under interrogation.
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Women's Rights
The Iranian women’s rights movement is the most vibrant social movement in Iran today. Having built an extensive grassroots base, Iranian women are campaigning to fight legal gender discrimination. The government routinely persecutes and prosecutes women’s rights activists.
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Academic Freedom
During the past few years, Iranian universities have been experiencing a new phase of government intervention in academic affairs, which is considered a second Cultural Revolution. The present government policy is demonstrated on several fronts and is resulting in severe infringements on academic freedoms.
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Workers' Rights
Iranian workers and teachers are denied many protections of basic workers rights, as defined and articulated under longstanding international labor standards. Iranian workers are deprived of such fundamental rights both under Iranian labor law and in practice.
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