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 […]
Special Rapporteur on Iran
“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.
Iran: UN experts urge Iran to halt immediately execution of a juvenile offender, scheduled for tomorrow
Ahmed Shaheed and Christof Heyns, urge the Islamic Republic to halt execution of Saman Naseem.
October 2014 report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
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The report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ahmed Shaheed. Submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 25/24 to the 69th session of the UN General Assembly in October 2014.
Reply by the Islamic Republic of Iran to Dr. Shaheed’s October 2014 Report
The Islamic Republic of Iran replied to the Special Rapporteur’s October 2014 report on the situation of human rights in
UN human rights experts urge Iran to protect Bahá’í cemetery in Shiraz
GENEVA (4 September 2014) – Three United Nations experts on human rights in Iran , freedom of religion, and minority
UN rights experts condemn the recent wave of arrest and sentencing of civil society actors
GENEVA (8 August 2014) – United Nations human rights experts* today expressed grave concern over the recent escalating trend of arrest and sentencing of individuals exercising their rights to freedom of expression and opinion, peaceful assembly and association.
UN rights experts express outrage after recent executions and call for an end to death penalty
GENEVA (5 June 2014) – A group of United Nations human rights experts* expressed outrage at the execution of political prisoner Gholamreza Khosravi Savadjani on 1 June and urged the Government to put an end to executions once and for all.
Mr. Khosravi was arrested in 2008 and initially sentenced to six years in prison for alleged espionage by a Revolutionary Court.
Urgent appeal to the Iranian Government: Halt the scheduled execution of Ahwazi Arab men
GENEVA (21 May 2014) – A group of United Nations human rights experts* today urged the Iranian authorities to halt
UN Expert calls on Iran to halt execution of Iranian woman expected to take place tomorrow
GENEVA (14 April 2014) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, Ahmed Shaheed, today urged the Islamic Republic of Iran to halt immediately the execution of an Iranian woman, Reyhaneh Jabbari, reported to be scheduled for tomorrow.