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All replies and comments made by the Islamic Republic of Iran in reference to the work of Asma Jahangir.
UN Top Rights Body Votes to Extend the Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Iran
The UN Human Rights Council adopted today a resolution renewing the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran. A majority of 21 states voted in favor of an extension of the mandate , which was opposed by only 7 member states , while 19 states abstained .
ماموریت گزارشگر ویژه در ایران را تمدید کنید
در سال ۲۰۱۷ بیش از ۵۰۰ نفر در ایران اعدام شده‌اند. گزارشگران ویژه حقوق بشر در ایران و فعالیت آنان، نقش مهمی در جهت‌دادن به تغییرات قانونی که می تواند جان هزاران نفر را نجات دهد، داشته‌اند! ماموریت گزارشگر ویژه را تمدید کنید!
Renew the Mandate of the Special Rapporteur
Since 2010, more than 500 people have been executed in Iran. The work carried out by the Special Rapporteurs on the human rights situation in Iran has played a paramount role in impacting legislative change that could save thousands of lives! Renew the mandate of the Special Rapporteur!
Comments made by Iran in reference to the Special Rapporteur’s report presented at HRC 37 in March 2018
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In accordance with the decision of the Human Rights Council, the Coordination Committee of Special Procedures transmitted the report that the Special Rapporteur shared with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Human Rights Council. Accordingly, the Secretariat has the honour to transmit to the Council the comments by the State on the above-mentioned report.
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Mobilizing Civil Society
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Joint Statement on Iran’s Representative to Human Rights Council — February 2017
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Impact Iran and its member organizations are appalled by the Iranian government’s decision to select Minister of Justice Seyyed Alireza Avaei as its high-level representative to address the United Nations Human Rights Council on 27 February.
Alexandra Xanthaki – Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights
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Karima Bennoune was appointed UN Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights in October 2015.
Catalina Devandas Aguilar — Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Catalina Devandas Aguilar became the first Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities on 1 December 2014.
Agnes Callamard — Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions
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Agnes Callamard was appointed the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions on 1 August 2016.
David Kaye — Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression
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David Kaye was appointed Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression in August 2014.
Clément Nyaletsossi Voule — Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association
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Clément Nyaletsossi Voule was appointed UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in March 2018.
Michel Forst — Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders
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Michel Forst was appointed Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders in June 2014.
Diego García-Sayán — Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
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Diego García-Sayán was appointed Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers in December 2016.
Felipe González Morales — Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants
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Felipe González Morales was appointed Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants in August 2017.
Fernand de Varennes — Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues
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Fernand de Varennes assumed his functions as Special Rapporteur on minority issues on 1 August 2017.
Ahmed Shaheed — Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
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Ahmed Shaheed assumed his functions as Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief on 1 November 2016.
Nils Melzer — Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
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Nils Melzer assumed his functions as Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment on 1 November 2016.
Fabian Salvioli — Special Rapporteur on the Promotion of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence
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Fabián Salvioli was appointed Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence on 1 May 2018.
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
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The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention was established by resolution 1991/42 of the former Commission on Human Rights.
Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances
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The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances was established by resolution 20 (XXXVI) of 29 February 1980.
Working Group on Discrimination Against Women in Law and in Practice
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The Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice was established in September 2010.
HRC 37 — February-March 2018
Documents prepared for the 37th Session of the Human Rights Council by Impact Iran.
Defenders of Human Rights in Iran Mourn the Passing of Asma Jahangir
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It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of Ms. Asma Jahangir, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran. She passed away on February 11, 2018, and defenders of human rights, particularly those in Iran, mourn her death.