Archive: Human Rights
Forthcoming visit of UNSR to Iran
Ms Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights The forthcoming visit of Professor Alena Douhan, Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of the unilateral coercive measures to Iran 7-18 May 2022 The Islamic Republic has faced sanctions since its inception in 1979. Sanctions throughout the last forty-three years have been used as punitive measures against the regime’s belligerent actions at home, in the region and the wider international community. These economic sanctions have been
Written by Jade in 26 April 22 Read more
The EU must not ignore human rights violations in Iran for trade and short term financial gain
Josep Borrell Fontelles Commission Vice-President in charge of coordinating the external action of the EU By email (@JosepBorrellF) Dear Commission Vice President, The EU must not ignore human rights violations in Iran for trade and short term financial gain For forty two years the wealth and assets of the Iranian people have been squandered by a regime that for the duration has benefited greatly through sanction busting and money laundering. In November 2019 as access
Written by Jade in 13 December 20 Read more
Iran Protests: the use of lethal force / shutting down of the internet
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker European Commission Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat 200 1049 Brussels Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Dear President Juncker Iran Protests: the use of lethal force / shutting down of the internet As I am sure you are aware, since Friday 15 November 2019 nationwide demonstrations are taking place in Iran sparked by the sudden increase in petrol prices of 300%. Peaceful demonstrations turned violent when the security forces used tear gas and live ammunition
Written by Jade in 19 November 19 Read more
Repression of those seeking truth and justice for 1980s killings needs to stop
JOINT PUBLIC STATEMENT The Iranian authorities should stop the harassment, intimidation and prosecution of human rights defenders seeking truth and justice on behalf of individuals who were summarily executed or forcibly disappeared during the 1980s and their families, said 20 human rights groups. Over the past few months, several human rights defenders, including Mansoureh Behkish, Maryam AkbariMonfared and Raheleh Rahemipour, have been subjected to harassment, reprisals or prosecution on vague national security-related charges for their
Written by Jade in 8 March 17 Read more
Right to life and Death penalty in Iran – 3
24, 25 May 2014Location: California Room - UCLA Faculty CentreLanguage: Persian/English https://youtu.be/CYrpmjEvXqw In this third conference, we were honoured to have Senator Robert Badinter the ex-French Minister of Justice who successfully fought to abolish the death penalty in France as our keynote speaker. The proceedings heard the valuable contributions of US and international organisations such as ‘American Civil Liberties Union - ACLU’ and ‘Reprieve’ who offered valuable insight into the application and execution of
Written by Jade in 24 May 14 Read more
Right to Life and Death penalty in Iran – 2
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Written by Jade in 18 January 14 Read more
Legalising Paedophilia?
Legalising Paedophilia? ‘Unsupervised or Ill Supervised Children and Youth Protection Bill’ Islamic Republic of Iran Ratified 22 September 2013 Ref: 214/M/518 Date: 26 September 2013 Summary On 22 September 2013 the Islamic Consultative Assembly ratified a Bill by which a legal guardian can marry his/her adoptive child. Although the ‘Unsupervised or Ill Supervised Children and Youth Protection Bill’ has some positive points it also has many ambiguities and other objectionable articles. However,
Written by Jade in 22 September 13 Read more
SEXUAL ABUSE OF FEMALE PRISONERS CONSTITUTES TORTURE
Ref: 206/M/510 Date: Tuesday, 06 November 2012 In a letter addressed to the head of notorious Evin prison, Ali Ashraf Rostami Aghdam, thirty three female prisoners of conscience expressed their outrage at the brutality with which they were stripped and cavity searched. They state in no uncertain terms that the treatment they received and the manner in which they were searched was nothing short of sexual abuse. They have vowed never again. They assert that
Written by Jade in 6 November 12 Read more
‘The International Day for the Right to the Truth’
Ref: 205 / M / 509 Date: 24 March 2012 ‘The International Day for the Right to the Truth’ concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims 24th of March 2012 marks the second ‘International Day for the Right to the Truth’. This day recognises the right of the families to the truth regarding the fate of their loved ones at the hands of their persecutors. It honours the memory of victims
Written by Jade in 24 March 12 Read more
International Women’s Day 2012 and the Family Protection Bill in Iran
Date: 8 March 2012 International Women’s Day 2012 and the Family Protection Bill in Iran While the world celebrates international women’s day today Iranian women face further legalised discrimination. On 6 March 2012, the outgoing eighth Islamic Consultative Assembly (the parliament) passed articles of the [anti] Family Protection Bill that allows polygamy allows temporary marriage lasting from a negotiated few minutes to a number of years allows girls of thirteen and younger to be married remains
Written by Jade in 8 March 12 Read more