A coalition of 19 non-governmental organizations committed to advocating for human rights and driving positive change in Iran. | Our coalition represents a diverse group of passionate individuals and organizations committed to amplifying the voices of Iranian civil society on the global stage. Each member organization brings unique expertise and experience to our collective mission, creating a powerful force for advocating for the rights and dignity of all individuals in Iran. |
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Impact Iran is a coalition of 19 non-governmental organizations committed to advocating for human rights and driving positive change in Iran.
Our coalition represents a diverse group of passionate individuals and organizations committed to amplifying the voices of Iranian civil society on the global stage. Each member organization brings unique expertise and experience to our collective mission, creating a powerful force for advocating for the rights and dignity of all individuals in Iran.
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- Factsheet · Freedom of opinion & expression & right to information in the Islamic Republic of IranUniversal Periodic Review of Iran47th Session · January 2025 Alignment of Domestic Legal Framework with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) The Iranian Constitution does not protect the rights to freedom of opinion, expression and peaceful assembly in line with international law. It fails to protect these rights when they… Read more: Factsheet · Freedom of opinion & expression & right to information in the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Factsheet · Historical & structural impunity in the Islamic Republic of Iran47th Session · January 2025 Universal Periodic Review of Iran 1. Background A crisis of impunity has long prevailed in Iran. Emboldened by laws and structures that, instead of ensuring accountability perpetuate impunity, Iranian authorities and security forces have repeatedly committed gross violations of human rights on a wide scale and crimes under international law,… Read more: Factsheet · Historical & structural impunity in the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Factsheet · Women and Girls’ Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran Universal Periodic Review of Iran 47th Session · January 2025 Gender-based discrimination in law and practice Iran is one of just six UN member states that are not party to the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Under the Constitution, the rights of women and girls are only equal… Read more: Factsheet · Women and Girls’ Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
- بیانیهی سازمانهای حقوق بشری در محکومیت حکم اعدام و حمایت از وریشه مرادی و پخشان عزیزیبه نام زندگی، به نام انسانیت، به نام زیبایی. این کلمات، آغازگر نامهای است که وریشه مرادی، زندانی سیاسی و یکی از هزاران زن مبارز کرد، از زندان اوین نوشته است. کلماتی که بار دیگر یادآور صدای زنانی است که در ایران و کردستان، با جسارت و ایستادگی در برابر سیستم سرکوب، جان خود را… Read more: بیانیهی سازمانهای حقوق بشری در محکومیت حکم اعدام و حمایت از وریشه مرادی و پخشان عزیزی
- Joint Statement: Human Rights Organizations Condemning Death Sentences and Supporting Varisheh Moradi and Pakhshan AziziIn the name of life, in the name of humanity, in the name of beauty. These words begin a letter written by Varisheh Moradi, a political prisoner and one of thousands of courageous Kurdish women, from Evin Prison. Words that once again echo the voices of women in Iran and Kurdistan who, with bravery and… Read more: Joint Statement: Human Rights Organizations Condemning Death Sentences and Supporting Varisheh Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi
- Interactive Dialogue: SR on Iran Mai Sato presents 1st report during UNGA’s 79th SessionOn November 1 2024, Dr. Mai Sato, newly-appointed Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, presented her first report to the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee during its 79th session. Her presentation outlined her vision and scope of work for the mandate, which include three areas of priority… Read more: Interactive Dialogue: SR on Iran Mai Sato presents 1st report during UNGA’s 79th Session
- #UNGA79: Third Committee Adopts Iran ResolutionOn November 20, during its 79th session, the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee voted on the resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. You can read the full draft resolution put forward by Canada via the UN Digital Library. Voting Highlights Key Diplomatic Shifts Diplomatic Statements Several states emphasized the situation… Read more: #UNGA79: Third Committee Adopts Iran Resolution
- Joint Statement: In support and solidarity with “No Death Penalty Tuesdays” abolitionist movement in IranEvery six hours, one person was executed in Iranian prisons in the first 20 days of August. Execution numbers have been rising every year since 2021, with at least 834 people executed in 2023, and 395 executions recorded by Iran Human Rights as of 26th August 2024. Drug-related executions remain the charges that account for… Read more: Joint Statement: In support and solidarity with “No Death Penalty Tuesdays” abolitionist movement in Iran
- Joint Submission: Universal Periodical Review (UPR 2024) – Freedom of ExpressionIn the 2019 report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (“UPR”) on the Islamic Republic of Iran (3rd cycle), Member States issued at least 26 recommendations to the Government that explicitly refer to the rights to freedom of opinion, expression, peaceful assembly and association, access to information as well as human rights… Read more: Joint Submission: Universal Periodical Review (UPR 2024) – Freedom of Expression
Upcoming
- UN General Assembly · 79th Session: Plenary Vote on Iran ResolutionNew York, NYDecember 17 2024
- Universal Periodic Review: 48th Session4th Cycle · Review of the Islamic Republic of Iran20th – 31st January 2025
- Human Rights Council: 58th SessionPalais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland24 February to 4 April 2025
- UN General Assembly: 80th SessionNew York, NYSeptember – December 2025