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Maryam Akbari Monfared: A Symbol of Resilience Against Injustice in Iran

June 24, 2024

Elite students Ali Younesi and Amir Hossein Moradi, who have been imprisoned, have released a letter on the eve of the fourth anniversary of their arrest. Ali Younesi and Amir Hossein Moradi, who were arrested on April 7, 2020, are imprisoned in Evin Prison.

Ali Younesi and Amir Hossein Moradi: Our Choice Is Resistance!

April 17, 2024

The reports below highlight the alarming human rights abuses perpetrated by the Iranian regime against political prisoners in its prisons.

Report on Iran Regime’s Efforts to Execute Political Prisoners in Evin Prison and Abuse of Prisoners in Sheiban Prison

April 11, 2024

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has voted to renew the mandates of the Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) on Iran and the Special Rapporteur on Iran's human rights situation. This decision was made during a closely watched session held in Geneva, Switzerland on April 4, 2024.

UN Renews Mandates for Iran Fact-Finding Mission and Special Rapporteur

April 4, 2024

In a significant development, a group of 75 current and former United Nations special procedure mandate-holders and commissioners have urged the Human Rights Council to renew the mandates of the UN Special Rapporteur on Iran and the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran (FFMI).

UN Experts Call for Extending Mandates to Address Ongoing Atrocities in Iran

April 3, 2024

As Iran marks the beginning of the Persian year 1403 (March 20, 2024 – March 20, 2025), it remains evident that human rights issues have been one of the most serious challenges facing the mullahs’ regime.

Alarming Human Rights Conditions in Iran on New Iranian Year

March 25, 2024

In a landmark ruling, Sweden’s Supreme Court has upheld the life sentence of former Iranian prison official Hamid Noury, who was convicted for his role in the 1988 massacre of political prisoners within Iran’s prison system.

Sweden’s Supreme Court Rejects Hamid Noury’s Appeal, Upholds Life Sentence for Role in 1988 Massacre

March 7, 2024

On March 4, 2024, the Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) issued a statement regarding Gholamhossein Kalbi, an Iranian political prisoner. Kalbi, a staunch supporter of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), stands as one of the enduring symbols of resilience against the oppressive regime in Iran.

Gholamhossein Kalbi, Iranian Political Prisoner, Faces Unrelenting Exile and Pressure After 30 Years

March 6, 2024

The Iranian regime's judiciary has handed down severe sentences to three prominent supporters of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI), deepening concerns about human rights violations in the country. Forough Taghipour and Marzieh Farsi, both incarcerated in Evin Prison, received 15-year sentences each, while Zahra Safaei was sentenced to five years behind bars.

Iranian Regime Sentences Three PMOI Women Supporters to Lengthy Prison Terms

February 19, 2024

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Iranian regime authorities in Ghezel Hesar prison carried out the death sentence of Kurdish Sunni political prisoner Farhad Salimi.

Execution of Kurdish Political Prisoner Farhad Salimi by Iran’s Regime

January 23, 2024