Reports
Reports presented by Dr. Ahmed Shaheed addressing the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Dr. Ahmed Shaheed
Ahmed Shaheed served as the first Special Rapporteur of the Human Rights Council on the Situation of Human Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran since the termination of the previous Commission of Human Rights mandate in 2002. As Special Rapporteur, he pioneered the use of novel methodologies, such as modern technologies, clinical studies and large data sets for examining human rights violations in Iran, while investigating and reporting on human rights abuses in the country including, but not limited to, systematic violations of due process rights, structural discrimination against religious minorities, LGBT+ persons, women and girls, inhumane prison conditions, restrictions on speech and assembly, and the denial of economic, social and cultural rights.
Dr. Shaheed served in his role from 2011-2016, and then served as Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief from 2016 to 2022. Mr. Shaheed is currently Professor of International Human Rights Law at the University of Essex, and an OSCE Expert on Freedom of Religion or Belief. A full resume is available here.
Press Releases
All press/media releases related to the work of Dr. Ahmed Shaheed.
Replies from Iran
All replies and comments made by the Islamic Republic of Iran in reference to the work of Dr. Ahmed Shaheed.
Reply by the Islamic Republic of Iran to Dr. Shaheed’s October 2016 Report
The Islamic Republic of Iran replied to the Special Rapporteur’s October 2016 report on the situation of human rights in
October 2016 report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
The Special Rapporteur submits the present report, his sixth to the General Assembly, pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 31/19.
UN rights expert calls for the immediate release of dual nationals
GENEVA (7 October 2016) – United Nations Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed today called on the Islamic Republic of Iran for
UN rights expert condemns Iran’s ‘illegal’ execution of 12 people on drug-related charges
GENEVA (29 August 2016) – The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, Ahmed Shaheed, has expressed
UN Expert calls on Iran to halt execution of 12 individuals expected to take place Saturday
GENEVA (26 August 2016) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, Ahmed Shaheed,
Iran: Most recent backlash against Baha’is exposes authorities’ extreme intolerance for religious minority group
GENEVA (8 June 2016) – Two United Nations human rights experts today said that the current wave of incitement of
“A travesty of justice” – UN experts condemn latest conviction of prominent rights defender
GENEVA (20 May 2016) – A group of United Nations experts expressed outrage today at the recent conviction and sentencing
Iran: Denial of Adequate Medical Treatment to Political Prisoners Unacceptable
GENEVA (27 April 2016) – A group of United Nations human rights experts* today warned that over a dozen political
Reply by the Islamic Republic of Iran to Dr. Shaheed’s March 2016 Report
The Islamic Republic of Iran replied to the Special Rapporteur’s March 2016 report on the situation of human rights in Iran.
Juvenile death penalty and administration of justice top list of serious concerns in Iran – UN expert
GENEVA (14 March 2016) – The United Nations the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic
March 2016 report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran to the thirty
UN human rights experts welcome freeing of Iranian-Americans and call for more releases
GENEVA (19 January 2016) – United Nations human rights experts today welcomed the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s
UN experts call on Iran to stop intimidating journalists ahead of parliamentary elections
GENEVA (11 November 2015) – The authorities in Iran should stop arresting, prosecuting and harassing journalists and online activists, and
Reply by the Islamic Republic of Iran to Dr. Shaheed’s October 2015 Report
The Islamic Republic of Iran replied to the Special Rapporteur’s October 2015 report on the situation of human rights in Iran.
October 2015 report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran to the seventieth
Iran: UN rights experts outraged at the execution of two juvenile offenders
16 October 2015 – United Nations human rights experts today expressed their outrage and profound sadness at the execution of
UN human rights experts call on Iran to release journalist Jason Rezaian as he awaits verdict
GENEVA (14 August 2015) – United Nations human rights experts today urged the Iranian Government to immediately release the Washington
UN expert calls for an immediate moratorium after Iran hands down death penalty to a prisoner of conscience
GENEVA (5 August 2015) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, Ahmed Shaheed,
“Now comes the time to focus on human rights in Iran,” UN expert welcomes opportunity created by nuclear deal
GENEVA (15 July 2015) – United Nations Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed today called on the Government of the Islamic Republic
Silencing journalist and activists weakens protection of human rights in Iran, UN expert warns
GENEVA (5 June 2015) – The detention of journalists and human rights defenders weakens the protection of human rights of
Reply by the Islamic Republic of Iran to Dr. Shaheed’s March 2015 Report
The Islamic Republic of Iran replied to the Special Rapporteur’s March 2015 report on the situation of human rights in
March 2015 report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
The report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ahmed Shaheed.