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Iran’s Legislative Elections through the Eyes of a Former Political Prisoner
(February 8, 2016) – On February 26, 2016, the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) will stage elections for the…
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IHRDC Chart of Executions by the Islamic Republic of Iran – 2016
This chart documents executions of people by the Islamic Republic of Iran beginning in January 2016. The official announcements are…
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Is the Iranian Government Ignoring the Health Care Needs of Prisoners?
(January 22, 2016) -- Although it is a common problem for inmates in Iran, government negligence in the provision of…
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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…
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Alleged Juvenile Offender at Risk of Imminent Execution
(October 12, 2015) –The Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (IHRDC) has learned that the execution of Fatemeh Salbehi, a woman…
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Joint Letter from Twelve International Human Rights Organizations: End the Death Penalty for Drug Offenses
Dear member states and observers, The UN Human Rights…
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Iran’s persecution of the Baha’i has been met by silence from Rouhani–and the world
By Ramin Ahmadi Reprinted from qz.com In all my years as an Iranian-American, I have never heard so much…
Read More » - Legal Commentary
Qisas: A Law for Injustice
In this commentary, IHRDC Legal Advisor Hossein Raeesi analyzes a murder case and the court documents corresponding thereto, which reveal…
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Infographic – Government Corruption in Iran
It is hoped by many in Iran that the removal of broad sanctions will lead to a gradual improvement in…
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Nuclear agreement shows the power of international law and diplomatic engagement
Human rights should be addressed with the same dedication
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