Human Rights

The following is a summary of the speeches of lawyers, political figures, and human rights activists on the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023, in Paris.

Free Iran World Summit 2023, Day 3 – Excerpts of Speeches on 1988 Massacre

August 6, 2023

Berlin, Germany—August 2, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally in support of the nationwide Iranian people's uprising against the mullahs' regime.

Berlin: Rally in Support of the MEK, Calling for the Trial of the Leaders of the Mullahs’ Regime Ruling Iran

August 3, 2023

Ingrid Betancourt, Former Colombian Senator and Presidential Candidate for 2022, addressed the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023. The summit was under the title: Prosecute Iran’s Regime Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide.

Remarks by Former Colombian Senator Ingrid Betancourt, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023

July 31, 2023

Tony Clement, Former Minister of Treasury of Canada (2011-2015), addressed the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023. The summit was under the title: Prosecute Iran’s Regime Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide.

Remarks by Former Canadian Minister Tony Clement, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023

July 31, 2023

Senator Eric Abetz from Australia(1994-2022); Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister for Small Business (2013-2015), addressed the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023. The summit was under the title: Prosecute Iran’s Regime Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide.

Remarks by Australian Senator Eric Abetz, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023

July 30, 2023

Iran's history has been marred by a clerical dictatorship known for its deceit and attempts to rationalize heinous actions. Among its darkest chapters is the summer of 1988, when thousands of political prisoners lost their lives in a massacre. State officials, rather than owning up to their roles, try to downplay or deny involvement in what human rights experts consider a "genocide."

Decoding the Why and When of the 1988 Massacre in Iran

July 29, 2023

Dr. Melanie O’Brien (Australia), President of the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS), addressed the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023. The summit was under the title: Prosecute Iran’s Regime Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide.

Remarks by Professor Melanie O’Brien, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023

July 28, 2023

Prof. Ariel E Dulitzky (Argentina), Chair of the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (2013-2015)

Remarks by Former UN Human Rights Expert Ariel E Dulitzky, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023

July 28, 2023

Amb. Zorica Marić-Djordjević (Montenegro), Special Representative of Montenegro to the UN Human Rights Council 2013-2015, addressed the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023. The summit was under the title: Prosecute Iran’s Regime Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide.

Remarks by Ambassador Zorica Maric-Djordjević, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023

July 28, 2023

Anand Grover (India), UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health (2008 to 2014), addressed the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023. The summit was under the title: Prosecute Iran’s Regime Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide.

Remarks by Former UN Special Rapporteur Anand Grover, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023

July 27, 2023