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UN General Assembly Resolution on Situation of Human Rights in Iran – November 2009

Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran

The General Assembly,

Guided by the Charter of the United Nations, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,1 the International Covenants on Human Rights2 and other international human rights instruments,

Recalling its previous resolutions on the situation of human rights in the
Islamic Republic of Iran, the most recent of which is resolution 63/191 of
18 December 2008…

Letter to Members of the United Nations on Human Rights in Iran – November 2009

10. Association for Human Rights Legal Aid (Egypt) 11. Association for Women’s Rights in Development 12. Bahá’í International Community (Switzerland) 13. Banglar Manabadhikar Suraksha Mancha (India) 14. Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (Egypt) 15. Cambodian Center for Human Rights (Cambodia) 16. Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (Cambodia) 17. Cambodian League for the Promotion [...]

Campaign Report on Human Rights in Iran since 12 June 2009 – Accelerating Slide into Dictatorship

Human rights in Iran have deteriorated precipitously for over four years, since the onset of the administration of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. But since the disputed presidential election on 12 June 2009, Iran’s slide into dictatorship has sharply accelerated.

Campaign’s UPR Submission

This submission by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran provides information under sections C and D as stipulated in the General Guidelines for the Preparation of Information under the Universal Periodic Review:

Section C briefly enumerates some of the Campaign’s concerns about the Islamic Republic of Iran’s violations of its legal obligations as a State party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the International Covenant on Social, Economic, and Cultural Rights (ICESR), and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)….

Killed and Detained Since 12 June

Last Updated: 2 September 2009 Here is the list of those killed and detained in Iran, updated as information becomes available. The list is by no means comprehensive and does not include the great majority of people arrested at protests on the streets. The Campaign has the names of 19 people who have been killed [...]

Letter to the Head of the Judiciary to Release Osanloo

(1 June 2009) We are seriously concerned for Mr. Osanloo’s life. He is held in Rajaiee Shahr prison, in Karaj, along with violent criminals who have threatened his life. He could die as a result of such attacks and ensuing mayhem. He should not be held under such dangerous circumstances. Furthermore, having served more than half of his prison term, the Iranian laws allow for his release, which we urge you to immediately implement.

Alaei Brothers, Silva Harotonian, and Mohammad Ehsani Court Rulings — English

English text of the court ruling against the Alaei brothers, Silva Harotonian, and Mohammad Ehsani. Original documents in Farsi.

Alaei Brothers, Silva Harotonian, and Mohammad Ehsani Court Rulings — Farsi

Original PDF documents of the court rulings against Drs. Kamiar and Arash Alaei, Silva Harotonian, and Mohammad Ehsani. Documents are in Farsi.

Iranian Islamic Human Rights Commission Response to ANNI Letter

Response of the Iranian Islamic Human Rights Commission to a letter written by ANNI expressing concern over the shutting down of the Defenders of Human Rights Center.

ANNI Letter to the Iranian Islamic Human Rights Commission

Asian NGOs Network on National Human Rights Institutions (ANNI) Letter to the Iranian Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) Regarding the Closing of the Defenders of Human Rights Center (DHRC)