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The call to abolish the death penalty echoed loudly during the recent Human Rights Council meeting, where the UN rights chief, Volker Türk, highlighted a troubling rise in executions worldwide. …
UN Rights Chief Advocates for Abolition Amid Rising Executions Read More
January 13, 2025 — The Islamic Republic of Iran is intensifying its crackdown on human rights lawyers, specifically those defending protesters and victims of state violence. Recent arrests of five …
Iran’s Intensifying Assault on Human Rights Lawyers Amid State Repression Read More
In a chilling report, Amnesty International highlights that the Iranian government accounted for 74% of all documented executions globally in 2023, targeting political dissenters among others. The case of Reza …
Iran’s Execution Crisis: A Stark Look at Human Rights Abuses in 2024 Read More
In a heartfelt statement delivered in New York, U.S. Adviser Maria Macarena Apud emphasized the United States’ firm stance against the grave human rights abuses plaguing the Islamic Republic of …
U.S. Backs Resolution Condemning Human Rights Violations in Iran Read More
To celebrate six decades of diplomatic ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of the Philippines, a vibrant cultural exhibition took center stage at the NCCA gallery. …
Celebrating 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties: Iran-Philippines Cultural Exhibit Read More
The interactive map developed by the Abdorrahman Boroumand Foundation sheds light on Iran’s extensive history of state violence, both within its borders and internationally. It reveals a shocking number of …
Iran’s Global Crackdown: 45 Years of State Violence and Impunity Read More
The Abdorrahman Boroumand Foundation’s interactive map reveals a chilling overview of Iran’s state-sponsored violence over the past 45 years. By chronicling extrajudicial killings, kidnappings, and intimidation both within and beyond …
Mapping 45 Years of Iran’s Global Suppression of Dissent Read More
In summary, Tehran’s vehement rejection of the UN’s human rights resolution illustrates the ongoing turbulence surrounding its domestic policies and international relations. As accusations of systemic discrimination, torture, and suppression …
Tehran’s Defiant Response to UN Condemnation of Human Rights Violations Read More
The UNPO’s side event at the UN Minority Rights Forum was a vibrant tapestry woven from the voices of passionate advocates who illuminated the shadows cast by geopolitical indifference. From …
Empowering Voices: The UNPO’s Vision for Inclusive Diplomacy Read More
Iran’s Foreign Ministry criticized a UN resolution accusing it of human rights violations as politically motivated, coming from hypocritical Western nations. With Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza resulting in …
Iran Condemns UN General Assembly’s Anti-Iran Resolution as Politically Motivated Read More