Impact Iran Coalition Statement on Human Rights and the JCPOA
As talks around the nuclear deal conclude in Vienna, “human rights are non-negotiable” While we applaud the European Parliament for […]
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76th Session of the UNGA: Resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
On December 16th 2021, The United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic
Joint civil society letter calling on UN member states to support the resolution on human rights in Iran at the UNGA
TO: All Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York Your Excellencies, The undersigned national, regional and international civil
HRC 48 Side Event: Data For Rights And Accountability in Iran
HRC 48 Side Event: Data For Rights And Accountability in Iran In recent years, human rights organizations have developed a
Joint civil society open letter on Iran – UN sustainable development cooperation framework
Joint letter from Impact Iran and it’s members calling on the United Nations presence in Iran to address human rights concerns as it develops a new cooperation framwork with Iran.
The Iran Rights Index: A Project of Impact Iran
The Iran Rights Index (IRIx) is a flexible web platform that catalogues and assesses compliance with recommendations made by various
Joint CSO letter calling for the renewal of the mandate of the SR on Iran
We, the undersigned Iranian and international human rights organisations, call on your government to support the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran at the 46th session of the Human Rights Council. We also urge your government to use this opportunity to voice concern at the grave and systematic violations of human rights reported by the Special Rapporteur, and to call on Iranian authorities to put an end to the endemic impunity that surrounds these violations.
URGENT INTERNATIONAL ACTION NEEDED TO SECURE RELEASE OF KURDISH ACTIVISTS AND OTHERS ARBITRARILY DETAINED IN IRAN
We, the undersigned 36 civil society and human rights organizations, call for the urgent attention of the international community to an ongoing wave of arbitrary arrests, incommunicado detention, and enforced disappearances by the Iranian authorities, targeting scores of people from Iran’s disadvantaged Kurdish minority in the provinces of Alborz, Kermanshah, Kurdistan, Tehran, and West Azerbaijan.
HRC 45: Joint call for states to mandate a UN-led inquiry into the November 2019 protests
We, the undersigned human rights organizations, call on your government to address the continuing crisis of impunity for serious human rights violations committed by the Iranian authorities during the November 2019 protests and their aftermath, including through collective action at the 45thsession of the UN Human Rights Council.
HRC 40: Joint Civil Society Letter in Support of Iran Resolution
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The undersigned national, regional and international civil society organizations urge your government to support resolution A/C.3/73/L.42 on the promotion and protection of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, to be tabled during the 40 th session of the Human Rights Council.
UNGA 73: Joint Civil Society Letter in Support of 2018 Resolution
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The undersigned national, regional and international civil society organizations urge your government to support resolution A/C.3/73/L.42 on the promotion and protection of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has been presented to the Third Committee in the framework of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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 .
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.
UN Voices Concern Over Iran’s Human Rights Record
The United Nations General Assembly voiced concern over the Islamic Republic of Iran’s human rights record once again this week, voting to adopt a resolution presented every year condemning a range of human rights violations in the country.
This is the fifteenth year in a row that the UN General Assembly, condemns Iranian government’s human rights record and calls on Iran to adopt long-awaited reforms to align its legislation and policies to some of the most fundamental human rights standards.
UNGA 72: Joint Civil Society Letter in Support of 2017 Resolution
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We, the undersigned human rights and civil society organizations, urge your government to vote in favor of Resolution A/C.3/72/L.41 on the promotion and protection of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, presented before the Third Committee in the framework of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly.
UNGA 72: Factual Guide for Resolution
This guide provides factual support to the operative paragraphs of the General Assembly Draft Resolution. Events highlighted in this guide took place from January 2017 through the end of September 2017.
UPR Joint Submission – Impact Iran and Article 19
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In this Universal Periodic Review (UPR) midterm report, ARTICLE 19 and Impact Iran assess the progress made by the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) in implementing freedom of expression related recommendations received during the second cycle in October 2014. Iran’s third cycle review is due to take place November 2019.
UNGA 72: Facts on Human Rights in Iran (Infographic)
The sustained attention of United Nations has provided opportunities for human rights improvement in Iran, but the situation in the country remains dire.
Iran remains the world leader in executions per capita. Capital offense trials consistently fail to meet fair trial standards. Some executions are carried out in public. Most executions are for nonviolent drug-related offenses, which is not permitted under international law. Authorities also continue to execute juveniles yearly.
Submission to High-Level Political Forum on SDGs – July 2017
The Islamic Republic of Iran has been actively engaged in shaping the post-2015 development agenda, and volunteered to present its progress towards realizing the SDGs at the Volunteer National Review (VNR) during the second annual High-level Political Forum in July 2017.
UPR Follow-up Report on Implementation
The UPR is a human rights mechanism uniquely favored by many member states, including the Islamic Republic of Iran. Indeed, Iran has stated that the UPR is the “most pertinent, effective and trustful UN mechanism for the review of human rights situation of all States.” Iran’s approach to the UPR, however, raises questions about its level of commitment to the mechanism, as well as to upholding its international human rights obligations overall.
The UPR is a dynamic process through which any UN member state, as a peer, can propose recommendations to a “State under review” on how to best advance human rights in their respective countries. Recommendations accepted by the state then become a framework for its promotion of human rights, as well as for stakeholders to dialogue with the state and measure its progress.
Ahwaz Human Rights Organization
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Ahwaz Human Rights Organization (AHRO) is an international human rights advocacy organization, who supports and advocates for the Ahwazi Arabs – a national and linguistic minority, and an oppressed and persecuted ethnic group in the Southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan (also called Al-Ahwaz or Arabistan).
Baloch Campaign
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Baloch Campaign is a non-governmental, human rights and educational organization founded in 2012, that focuses on defending the rights of the Baloch people, strengthening Baloch civil society, educating its audience on human rights, and providing up-to-date news coverage and reports.
Balochistan Human Rights Group
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Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG) is an independent and non-profit human rights organization that focuses on research, documentation, and communication. BHRG provides relevant, verified and up-to-date information regarding the human rights situation in Western (Iranian) Balochistan.
Defenders of Human Rights Center
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Founded in 2001, the Defenders of Human Rights Center (DHRC) is an Iranian human rights organization which advocates for the rights of women, political prisoners, and minorities in Iran. Its president is 2003 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi, and its vice president is 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammedi, currently incarcerated in Evin prison.
Kurdpa Human Rights Organization
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KURDPA is an independent news agency and the leading source for the latest information on Kurdistan in Iran, with daily coverage in three languages. Founded in 2011, KURDPA’s on-the-ground reporting highlights human rights concerns affecting the Iranian Kurdish community.