Iran, Human Rights, and the 53rd Session of the Human Rights Council
On June 19, High Commissioner Volker Türk opened the 53rd regular session of the Human Rights Council with a global update […]
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Visual: Iran’s Political Power Structures
Iran Power Structure Outline Artboard 1.2 Supreme Leader At the top of the pyramid structure of government is the Supreme
Urgent Call for Action – Alarming Wave of Executions in Iran Calls for Urgent Global Reaction
We, the undersigned, are deeply alarmed and appalled by the chilling surge in executions by the Islamic Republic of Iran
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Timeline: Hijab Laws/Regulations/Announcements since September 2022
Ongoing updates on laws, regulations, and announcements related to wearing of the hijab since September 2022.
States and UN must not let Iran lead upcoming UN Forum on technology and human rights
11 May 2023 As organizations dedicated to promoting respect for human rights, Impact Iran and its members express their profound
Fact-Finding Mission: Questions & Answers
Find a PDF version of the Q&A here. نسخه فارسی Q+A را اینجا بیابید. Introduction The past decade has seen
Impact Iran’s Q&A Document Outlines the Significance of the UN’s Latest Investigative Mechanism on Human Rights Violations in Iran During 2022 Protests
New York, NY – Impact Iran, a coalition of international human rights organizations, has recently released a Q&A document outlining
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Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran
TIMELINE 2022 Jina Mahsa Amini Mahsa Amini, a 22 year-old Kurdish Iranian woman, is arrested in Tehran for “improper wear
Fact-Finding Mission: Question & Answers
Iranian and international NGOs, UN human rights experts, and other stakeholders have been calling for an international independent fact-finding mission
Recap: Iran, Human Rights, and the 52nd Session of the HRC
The 52nd session of the Human Rights Council (27 February – 4 April 2023) was the first HRC session since
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#HRC52: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Iran
On March 20, Javaid Rehman, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran,
Fact Cards: The Fact Finding Mission on Iran
Fact Cards: The Fact Finding Mission on Iran What is the Fact-Finding Mission? The Fact-Finding Mission for Iran is a
Fact-Finding Mission on Iran: Team Structure
An organizational chart outlining the structure of the Fact-finding Mission’s team.
#HRC52: Joint Statement on the Death Penalty in Iran (Delivered by Costa Rica)
Statement delivered by Mr. Christian Guillermet, Viceminister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica During HRC52, High-Level Panel on Death Penalty
Joint Letter: Stand with Iranian Women on International Women’s Day
The Right Honorable Ulf Kristersson Prime Minister of Sweden The Right Honorable Tobias BillströmMinister for Foreign Affairs for Sweden February
Irene Khan – Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression
Freedom of expression is the cornerstone of democracy, which allows individuals and groups to enjoy several other human rights and
Mr. Gerard Quinn – Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities
Mr. Gerard Quinn was appointed the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by the Human Rights Council in
Morris Tidball-Binz – Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions
Mr. Morris Tidball-Binz was appointed the UN Special Rapporteur on extra-judicial summary or arbitrary executions, on 1 April 2021. Mr. Morris
Impact Iran Applauds Unprecedented Decision to Oust Iran from Top UN Women’s Rights Body
Impact Iran applauds the UN Economic and Social Council’s (“ECOSOC”) adoption of a resolution on 14 December 2022 to revoke
Fact Cards: Iran, Women’s Rights & the CSW
Fact Cards: Iran, Women’s Rights & the CSW Myth nº1: Calls to remove Iran from the CSW’s membership came from
Joint Statement: ECOSOC Members must remove Iran from the Commission on the Status of Women
In solidarity with Iranian women demanding their rights at the risk of their life and freedom, Impact Iran urges states
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Analysis: Letter from the Permanent Mission of Iran regarding the Arria-formula meeting
Read the full letter from the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to All Permanent Missions regarding the
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