Bern, Switzerland—September 9, 2024: Iranian Community Exhibition Supports Iranian Revolution and Condemns Executions
Iranian community in Bern protested against the increasing wave of executions carried out by the Iranian regime.
Professor Wolfgang Schomburg Calls for New Tribunal to Address Atrocities in Iran
Professor Wolfgang Schomburg, former Judge at the UN International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and Rwanda (ICTR), advocated for the creation of a new tribunal to address crimes committed by the Iranian regime.
Professor Jeremy Sarkin Advocates for Expanding Transitional Justice and Accountability Efforts in Iran
Professor Jeremy Sarkin, former Chair-Rapporteur of the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID), recently addressed a conference on human rights violations in Iran.
Kenneth Lewis Advocates for Global Accountability After Landmark Trial of Hamid Noury
In his speech at an international conference on August 24, Kenneth Lewis, the lawyer representing members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI) in the Swedish trial of Hamid Noury, detailed the legal complexities and important outcomes of this landmark case.
Tahar Boumedra Reveals UN Efforts to Silence His Exposé of Human Rights Abuses in Ashraf
At the Iranian Resistance conference, Tahar Boumedra, President of the Justice for Victims of the 1988 Massacre in Iran (JVMI), delivered a passionate speech about his firsthand experiences witnessing human rights abuses in Iraq, particularly those targeting residents of Ashraf.
Gilles Paruelle Demands Justice for Iranian Crimes at Resistance Conference
At a recent Iranian Resistance conference, Gilles Paruelle, a seasoned lawyer with experience at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and former president of the Val d’Oise Province Bar Association, underscored the pressing need for accountability and justice for crimes committed by the Iranian regime.
Professor Claudio Grossman Urges Accountability for Iran’s 1988 Massacre in Speech at an International Conference
Professor Claudio Grossman, Special Adviser to the ICC Prosecutor and Member of the UN International Law Commission (ILC), stressed the critical need for accountability regarding the 1988 massacre in Iran, during which over 30,000 political prisoners were executed by the clerical regime.
Former German Justice Minister Herta Däubler-Gmelin Advocates for International Sanctions on Iranian Judges
At a recent Paris conference, Herta Däubler-Gmelin, who served as Germany’s Federal Minister of Justice from 1998 to 2002, called for stronger international law and accountability mechanisms to address human rights violations and atrocities.
Dr. Mark Ellis: Hamid Noury Trial Sets Historic Precedent in International Law and Universal Jurisdiction
At an international conference near Paris, Dr. Mark Ellis, Executive Director of the International Bar Association (IBA), highlighted the critical role of universal jurisdiction in prosecuting atrocity crimes.
Steven Schneebaum Condemns Iran’s Sham Trials Against MEK at Paris Conference
At an international conference near Paris, Steven Schneebaum, Interim Director of the International Law and Institutions Program at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), delivered a powerful speech condemning the Iranian regime’s recent show trials against members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK).
