2014
VIDEO: Iranian cartoonists and satirists speak out on Charlie Hebdo
Your Middle East 15 January , 2014
Banner Icon Human rights In the wake of the attack on Charlie Hebdo, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran released this video, …
Former Assyrian Church Leader and Two Christian Converts Arrested in Iran
AINA (press release) 9 January , 2014
Borji told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that the full reasons for the arrest of Pastor Victor Bet Tamraz, a former leader of the …
Gissou Nia: Iranian human rights defender
ISHR 11 December , 2014
Gissou Nia is Deputy Director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran …
Iran’s complicated relationship with the Internet
Your Middle East 7 December , 2014
Authorities in the Islamic Republic have long had an embattled relationship with the online space,” writes Gissou Nia, an expert on human rights issues in Iran. In fact, it’s much more complicated than you might think.
Iran’s Internet Repression Draws Yet Another Division Between Hardliners And Rouhani Supporters As Arrests Increase
International Business Times 7 December , 2014
According to a November report by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, the Revolutionary Guard created the Cyber Army in the wake …
Iran’s complicated relationship with the Internet
Daily News & Analysis 6 December , 2014
According to a report published by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran last month, the Iranian state has developed technological …
Iran sentences man to death over Facebook post
Daily News & Analysis 4 December , 2014
According to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Arabi’s lawyers stated in his defense that he wrote the post while “in poor …
Iran moves forward with death penalty over Facebook posts
The Verge 4 December , 2014
His lawyers argued that he had done so while “in poor psychological condition,” according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, …
Iran Upholds Death Sentence for Photographer Who Insulted Prophet on Facebook
International Business Times UK 28 November , 2014
According to International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, the article “explicitly states that if a suspect claims in court that he said the insulting …
Iran Upholds Death Sentence for Photographer Who Insulted Prophet on Facebook
The Hill (blog) 27 November , 2014
As Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, has said, “the perpetuation of tensions over the …
Iran confirms death sentence for blogger who insulted Prophet on Facebook
Mashable 27 November , 2014
Iran’s Supreme court upheld his sentence on Tuesday, according to the U.S.-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. The court even …
From physics research to human rights advocacy
Physics Today 26 November , 2014
Four years later he left to cofound the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, where he is executive director. “I felt like Iran needed a …
Irans Blogfather Walks Free After Six Years in Jail
Daily Beast 21 November , 2014
However, in October 2009, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran quoted the judge overseeing his case as saying that “the change in …
Human rights in Iran will worsen without a nuclear deal
The Hill 21 November , 2014
… with Iran—are critical to the advance of human rights in Iran. Ghaemi is the executive director of International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Tehran pardons and frees Iranian-Canadian ‘Blogfather’
theglobeandmail.com 20 November , 2014
The Western-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said on Thursday that it appeared Mr. Derakhshan had served some of his sentence outside of prison in recent years, but was required to return regularly and could not leave the country.
New trial in Iran for imprisoned SPIE member Kokabee
ArabianBusiness.com 16 October , 2014
Khalili was quoted on the website of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. Kokabee’s imprisonment has generated international calls …
Iran releases UAE journalist, American husband still in jail
ArabianBusiness.com 6 October , 2014
The National reporter Yeganeh Salehi, with her husband Jason Rezaian, a Tehran correspondent for the Washington Post. (Image from International …
Imagine Being Jason Rezaian
Huffington Post 3 October , 2014
But, since then, the number of journalists imprisoned in Iran has actually doubled, according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, …
Rouhani’s report card
Aljazeera 2 October , 2014
How do you evaluate Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s first year in office? In 2013, more than 18 million Iranians voted Rouhani into, …
This Woman Was Arrested for Going to A Volleyball Game
Refinery29 1 October , 2014
Hadi Ghaemi, director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran says Iman’s insistence on going public may be helpful for ensuring his …
Iranian man executed for heresy: rights group
Reuters 30 September , 2014
… of Iranian physicist and prisoner of conscience, Omid Kokabee, according to a statement by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Iran executes man for heresy
The Guardian 30 September , 2014
… made it available to his fans,” an unnamed source told the New York-based group, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI).
At U.N., President Rouhani Ignores Human Rights and Baha’i Persecution
DigitalJournal.com 26 September , 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran in 2014, indicated that, other than the release of a small handful of prisoners of conscience at …
Will Iran’s ‘Moderate’ President Ban WhatsApp?
Motherboard 25 September , 2014
“The open letter from Mohseni-Eje’i is just the latest episode in an on-going battle between Iran’s judiciary and the Rouhani administration over the online space,” Gissou Nia, the incoming deputy director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran told …
CPJ joins call for Rouhani to improve press freedom and human rights in Iran
CPJ Press Freedom Online 25 September , 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said on Monday that Rezaian and Salehi have lost a “shocking” amount of weight in prison, and …
Family of detained UK citizen in Iran plea for her release
Al Jazeera America 25 September , 2014
… Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, says that the family is doing the right thing by going public.
Rouhani expresses optimism over nuclear deal at UNGA
Al-Monitor 23 September , 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based group, has reported that family members who have gotten to see the couple …
Iranian ‘Happy’ Video Participants Sentenced To Prison And Lashes
Headlines Global News 20 September , 2014
… and 91 lashes for producing a “vulgar” video and conducting “illicit relations”, according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
‘Mentally unsound’ Iranian blogger sentenced to death for insulting Prophet on Facebook
Business Standard 19 September , 2014
A source who spoke to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, said that Soheil Arabi had eight different Facebook pages under different names and he used these pages to post insulting material against the Prophet, reported The Independent.
Iranian blogger found guilty of insulting Prophet Mohammad on Facebook sentenced to death
Irish Independent 19 September , 2014
According to an ‘informed source’, speaking to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Soheil Arabi, 30, had kept eight Facebook pages under different names and admitted to posting material insulting to the Prophet on these pages.
Iranian Blogger Sentenced to Death over Insulting Prophet Mohammad on Facebook
International Business Times UK 19 September , 2014
Undisclosed sources told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, that Arabi, 30, had eight active Facebook accounts, which he had used to post the derogatory material on Prophet Mohammad. Judge Khorasani announced the verdict in branch …
Iranian Blogger Sentenced to Death for ‘Insulting’ Prophet Muhammad on Facebook
International Business Times India Edition 19 September , 2014
The paper cited an ‘Informed source’ speaking to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran while reporting that the Branch 75 of Tehran’s Criminal Court, under Judge Khorasani, found the blogger guilty of insulting the Prophet, a crime technically …
Blogger sentenced to death for insulting Prophet Mohamed on Facebook
Times of India 19 September , 2014
A blogger in ‘poor psychological condition’ has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of insulting the Prophet Mohammad on Facebook. According to an ‘informed source’, speaking to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Soheil …
‘Happy’ Iranians Sentenced to Prison and Lashings for Viral Video
Spin 19 September , 2014
So, these six young Iranians are on probation for dancing, or their “participation in the making of a vulgar clip” that “hurt public chastity,” plus some “illegitimate relations between members of the group,” whatever that means. This from the nonprofit, International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Iran Sentences “Happy” Youths to Jail, Lashing (VIDEO)
Latin American Herald Tribune 19 September , 2014
TEHRAN – An Iranian court Thursday sentenced six young Iranians to receive lashes and prison terms for having danced in a fan video to the tune of Pharrell Williams’ hit song “Happy,” the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said.
Iranians Arrested For ‘Happy’ Video Sentenced To Six Months In Jail And 91 Lashings
MTV.com 19 September , 2014
The nonprofit International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran explained that they were considered guilty for “participation in the making of a vulgar clip” and “illegitimate relations between members of the group.” Now, they have been formally charged for the …
Iranian ‘Happy’ dancers get prison time, lashes
KPRC Houston 19 September , 2014
Six Iranians who were arrested after making a dance video set to Pharrell Williams’ song “Happy” received suspended sentences of six months in prison and 91 lashes, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said Thursday, citing sources close …
Iran’s ‘Happy’ dancers sentenced to 91 lashes, jail
Newsweek 19 September , 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran reported that Arabi will be able to appeal the decision. Revolutionary Guard agents arrested Arabi, 30, and his wife last November. Arabi’s wife was released a few hours later, but Arabi was kept in solitary …
Six Young Iranians Receive Prison Sentences and 91 Lashes Each for Pharrell Williams Tribute Video
Newsweek 19 September , 2014
According to The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, the mixed group was found guilty of “participation in the making of a vulgar clip” and “illegitimate relations between members.” Five of the participants were handed six-month suspended jail …
‘Happy in Tehran’ Dancers Are Given Suspended Sentences
The New York Times 18 September , 2014
“It’s hard to say if it’s a coincidence or not,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy group that has monitored the prosecutions of the dancers. “Our position is that they should never have been punished.”
Washington Post reporter facing interrogation as Iranian, minister says
The Guardian 18 September , 2014
But the people of Iran need more than words; they need action,” said ICHRI’s Hadi Ghaemi. “Rouhani states, ‘We want change and …
Cárcel y latigazos para los jóvenes de ‘Happy’
La Gaceta 18 September, 2014
El director ejecutivo de la Campaña Internacional por los Derechos Humanos en Irán, Hadi Ghaemi, declaró que “si ahora es un delito que la …
Iran’s ‘Happy’ dancers sentenced to 91 lashes, jail
Fox News 18 September , 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran reported that Arabi will be able to appeal the decision. Revolutionary Guard agents arrested Arabi, 30, and his wife last November. Arabi’s wife was released a few hours later, but Arabi was kept in solitary …
Iranians Behind the ‘Happy In Tehran’ Video Sentenced to 91 Lashes
VICE News 18 September , 2014
According to a report from the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, the group was found guilty of “participation in the making of a vulgar clip” and “illegitimate relations between members.” Five of the participants were handed six-month suspended …
Iranians In Version Of Pharrell ‘Happy’ Video Sentenced To 91 Lash
Neon Nettle 18 September, 2014
“Every day the hard-liners are coming up with new ways to go after social networking sites”, slammed Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of New York-based advocacy group International Campaign For Human Rights In Iran.
Iranian ‘Happy’ Dancers Each Get ‘Suspended Sentence’ of Prison Time, 91 Lashes
Mashable 18 September , 2014
In fact, the court found them guilty of “participation in the making of a vulgar clip” and “illegitimate relations between members of the group,” according to the nonprofit International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. The original video that got the performers …
Iran: ‘Happy’ Music Video Makers Sentenced to 91 Lashes
Arutz Sheva 18 September , 2014
… of a vulgar clip” and “illegitimate relations between members of the group,” according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Iranianos são condenados a prisão e 91 chicotadas por dançarem música ‘Happy‘
O Global 18 September , 2014
A justiça iraniana condenou na quarta-feira a seis meses de prisão e 91 chicotadas os seis iranianos presos em maio por dançarem e cantarem no vídeo da música “Happy”, do cantor americano Pharrell Williams, informou a Campanha Internacional pelos Direitos Humanos no Irã.
More Arbitrary Repression in Iran
The Weekly Standard 16 September , 2014
On September 9, as reported by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI), seven young Iranians went on trial. Their supposed …
Iran detains UK citizen over ban on women watching sports alongside men
The Guardian 16 September , 2014
Ghavami’s lawyer, Mahmoud Alizadeh Tabatabaee, told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI), an independent US-based …
The Mythistory of US-Iran Relations
teleSUR English 12 September , 2014
Raising Their Voices, a report released by International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran argues that any “attack on Iran, no matter how limited in …
Iran’s press record needs scrutiny at U.N. General Assembly
CPJ Press Freedom Online 10 September , 2014
… fine (approximately US$110) to make up for time he spent out of prison on furlough, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said.
High-speed broadband against moral standards: religious leader
MyBroadband 2 September , 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran website reported that Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi condemned the rollout of 3G …
UANI Applauds U.S. Treasury for Designating Iran Sanctions Violators, But Disappointed in Obama Administration’s Renewal of Sanctions Waiver on Iran’s State-Run Media Network IRIB
Business Wire 30 August , 2014
As quoted in The Wall Street Journal, “Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, said, “There is no …
US Grants Intelsat, Eutelsat New Waivers for Iran Channels
Voice of America 29 August , 2014
Rights groups, like the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, have presented evidence that the Islamic Republic has merely altered its …
Intelsat, Eutelsat Granted New US Waivers
Wall Street Journal 28 August , 2014
“There is no justification to renew this waiver,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. “The reason …
Die heikle Fernseh-Diplomatie mit dem Iran
Wall Street Journal Deutschland 28 Aug , 2014
“Es gibt keinerlei Rechtfertigung, diese Aufhebung auch noch zu verlängern”, ärgert sich Chefdirektor Hadi Ghaemi von der International …
Public outcry can make big difference for Washington Post journalist jailed in Iran
CPJ Press Freedom Online 27 August , 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran says the couple are being held at a secret detention center. A spokesman for the Iranian …
Intelsat, Eutelsat Granted New US Waivers
Wall Street Journal 27 August , 2014
“There is no justification to renew this waiver,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran
Washington Post Reporter And His Wife Have Been Detained In Iran For One Month
Huffington Post 24 August , 2014
… tolerance and freedoms inside the country,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, …
Few details month after reporters detained in Iran
U.S. News World Report 23 August, 2014
… tolerance and freedoms inside the country,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, …
Periodistas del TWP llevan un mes detenidos en Irán
Terra.com 23 Aug , 2014
“Estas detenciones son una bofetada para Ruhani y sus políticas de mayor tolerancia y libertades desde adentro del país”, indicó Hadi Ghaemi …
Few Details Month After Reporters Detained in Iran
ABC News 23 August , 2014
… inside the country,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based group.
UAE newspaper reporter held in Iran for “security issues”
arabian Business.com 19 August , 2014
During a raid on the couple’s home, security forces “ransacked their house and confiscated their personal items, including computers, books, and notes,” the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based human rights organisation, told Reuters.
Why Is Iran Detaining Jason Rezaian?
The New Yorker 15 August , 2014
But, since then, the number of journalists imprisoned in Iran has actually doubled, according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, …
Iranian Police Interrogator Get 3 Years Jail Time for Killing a Blogger
Global Voices Kenya 11 August , 2014
It is dastardly and unfair,” said Gohar Eshghi, Beheshti’s mother, in an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Iran’s War on Journalism
Wall Street Journal 10 August , 2014
… 22 barged into Mr. Rezaian and Ms. Salehi’s Tehran apartment, according to the New York-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Iran: The Worst Enemy of Freedom of the Press and Internet
Frontpage 4 August , 2014
According to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran “The ruling by Judge Mohammad Moghiseh, which is harsher than what the law allows, is clearly intended to spread fear among Internet users in Iran, and dissuade Iranians from stepping outside strict state controls on cyberspace. ”
Iran tries to sweep its domestic crackdown under the Persian rug
Al-Arabiya 1 August, 2014
According to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, the ruling in the second case, “which is harsher than what the law allows, is clearly …
Reporter from Abu Dhabi’s The National detained in Iran
Arabian Business 31 July, 2014
During a raid on the couple’s home, security forces “ransacked their house and confiscated their personal items, including computers, books, and notes,” the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based human rights organisation, told Reuters.
Situation Deteriorates for Iran’s Religious Minorities, Experts Say
Iran Press Watch 31 July, 2014
… “human rights violations are widespread and very serious,” Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, …
PD Editorial: Iran must free American journalists
Santa Rosa Press Democrat 31 July, 2014
At a briefing in Washington on Monday, Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, suggested the arrests were timed to thwart progress toward a nuclear agreement that could lead to a thaw in relations between …
Iran urged to release detained Washington Post journalist
The Guardian 30 July, 2014
… of the US-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI), said: “The arrests of Jason Rezaian, Yeganeh Salehi and a photographer are part of a worsening trend over the past two months of arrests and imprisonments of journalists in Iran.
Reporter from Abu Dhabi’s The National detained in Iran
ArabianBusiness.com 30 July, 2014
During a raid on the couple’s home, security forces “ransacked their house and confiscated their personal items, including computers, books, and notes,” the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based human rights organisation, told …
Iran Reportedly Frees U.S.-Iranian, But Three Journalists Still Held
Huffington Post 30 July, 2014
During a raid on the home of Rezaian and Salehi, security forces “ransacked their house and confiscated their personal items, including computers, books, and notes,” according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based …
Iran must explain journalist arrests
CPJ Press Freedom Online 28 July, 2014
… unnamed Iranian-American freelance photographer, and her non-journalist husband–saying the photographer’s family had asked for her name to be withheld. The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran also said the fourth individual, the husband, …
Iran frees U.S.-Iranian, three journalists still held: source
Reuters 30 July, 2014
… computers, books, and notes,” according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based human rights organization.
Column: Free Jason Rezaian, Other Iranian American Detainees
Voice of America 29 July, 2014
Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, told a Capitol Hill briefing on Monday that there was still no …
Situation deteriorates for Iran’s religious minorities, experts say
Al-Monitor 28 July, 2014
… and very serious,” Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, told a July 28 briefing on Capitol Hill.
Iranian Human Rights Activists Support Nuclear Talks
ThinkProgress.org 16 July, 2014
Iranian human rights activists agree. A study released on Monday by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI) reports that 21 leading Iranian intellectuals and human rights defenders were asked
Europe Pushes Iran on Human Rights
Rudaw.net 16 July, 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran and the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center report that since President Hassan Rouhani …
Iranian Journalist Gets 50 Lashes and 2 Years in Prison for ‘Propaganda’
Mashable.com 9 July, 2014
Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, described it her arrest as well as other recent ones as “a concerted assault on freedom of expression, particularly targeting female journalists.”
Iranian Professor Sentenced to 18 Months for Questioning Nuclear Program
TheTower.org 22 June, 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran provides some context to the story. The outspoken popular analyst wrote on his Facebook page …
Iran throws tech bloggers in prison for working with ‘enemy media’
Engadget 21 June, 2014
Sources close to the detainees have told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that Narenji was never involved in any activism, …
The Guardian Iranian jailed for ‘working with BBC’
The Peninsula 19 June, 2014
… International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI) earlier this month. “I have also been charged with having relations with Al Jazeera English, …
Iranian film-maker jailed for five years for ‘collaborating with the BBC’
The Guardian 18 June, 2014
“I have never worked with the BBC, and none of my films have ever been broadcasted on this network,” the film-maker told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI) earlier this month. “I have also been charged with having relations with al-Jazeera English, German and American media, Radio France International, and Voice of America.”
‘Happy’ Video Shows Iran: It’s Time to Let Your People Dance
Huffington Post 5 June, 2014
Executive Director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Hadi Ghaemi, urges people around the world to consistently and loudly …
Global Drug Policy Is Still Deadly and Ineffective
VICE News 1 June, 2014
… cannot get out of their sentence by bribery,” Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran told VICE News.
Director of ‘Happy in Tehran’ Video Is Reportedly Freed
New York Times – May 29, 2014
Sassan Soleimani, the director of “Happy in Tehran,” a viral YouTube tribute to Pharrell Williams that offended Iran’s conservative judiciary, was released on bail Thursday, according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based …
Iran sentences Facebook users to total of 123 years in prison
PanARMENIAN.Net 29 May, 2014
… Iranians from stepping outside strict state controls on cyberspace,” wrote the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran in a statement. One of …
Iran Sentences 8 Facebook Users to Combined 123 Years in Jail
Mashable May 28, 2014
… Iranians from stepping outside strict state controls on cyberspace,” wrote the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran in a statement.
Prison Terms in Iran Hint of New Reins on Internet
New York Times May 27, 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy group, reported that Mr. Soleimani’s family members had expected …
Assessing The State Of Human Rights In Iran
West Virginia Public Broadcasting May 27, 2014
He’s the executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. GHAEMI: Those security forces were really targeting Internet …
Assessing The State Of Human Rights In Iran
West Virginia Public Broadcasting 27 May, 2014
HADI GHAEMI: That incident really laid open a great divide and culture war going on within Iran. RATH: That’s Hadi Ghaemi. He’s the executive …
Assessing The State Of Human Rights In Iran
WLRN-May 25, 2014
He’s the executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. GHAEMI: Those security forces were really targeting Internet …
Assessing The State Of Human Rights In Iran
Community Idea Stations 25 May, 2014
NPR’s Arun Rath speaks with Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. View the discussion threa
Director of Iranian ‘Happy’ Video Still Imprisoned
Arutz Sheva May 25, 2014
An anonymous source told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran Saturday that Sassan Soleimani, one of the video’s directors, remains …
Assessing The State Of Human Rights In Iran
NPR May 25, 2014
NPR’s Arun Rath speaks with Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. Share. Facebook; Twitter.
Assessing The State Of Human Rights In Iran
Community Idea Stations May 25, 2014
NPR’s Arun Rath speaks with Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. View the discussion thread
‘Happy in Tehran’ Video Spurs Harsher Censorship
New York Times MAY 23, 2014
… sites,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy group.
Kurdish Lawyer Sentenced to Prison in Iran
Alliance for Kurdish Rights May 23, 2014
… of membership of an illegal political group and propaganda against the state, writes International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI).
Seis jóvenes iraníes detenidos por publicar un vídeo con la canción ‘Happy’
El PAìS 22 May, 2014
“Si ahora es un delito que la juventud muestre su felicidad en Irán, entonces los agentes del orden, y los centros de poder ultra que representan, deben de estar realmente muy asustados. Es el momento de que [el presidente Hasan] Rohaní tome partido”, ha pedido Hadi Ghaemi, el director ejecutivo de la Campaña Internacional por los Derechos Humanos en Irán. Esa organización, que criticó la exhibición de los jóvenes en televisión, ha informado de su puesta en libertad. Sólo el director del vídeo, Sassan Soleimani, permanece detenido.
El calvario de los seis iraníes felices
El PAìS 22 May, 2014
“De no haber sido por la movilización internacional, estos chicos podrían haber pasado meses e incluso años entre rejas”, ha declarado a EL PAÍS Hadi Ghaemi, el director ejecutivo de la Campaña Internacional por los Derechos Humanos en Irán.
Zatknutých Iráncov prepustili, režisér klipu zostal vo väzbe
Webnoviny.sk-hace 22 May, 2014
Podľa organizácie International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI) však režisér klipu zatiaľ nie je na slobode. “Všetkých ľudí, ktorí nakrútili video k …
Iranere arrestert for «Happy»-hyllest
Aftenposten-hace 22 May, 2014
… skal nå være sluppet fri, ifølge CNN, som viser til menneskerettighetsorganisasjonen the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran…
Arrestati per aver ballato “Happy”: in libertà i 6 iraniani
Giornale di Sicilia 22 May, 2014
Come riferisce la Cnn, citando «International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran» in contatto con «fonti vicine alle famiglie» degli arrestati.
Iran: Tänzer aus “Happy”-Video wieder auf freiem Fuß
Heise Newsticker 22 May, 2014
Auch die International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI) hat inzwischen auf Twitter erklärt, dass alle bis auf den Regisseur wieder
Arrestatie “Happy-Iraniërs” is test voor Rouhani
MO-hace 22 May, 2014
… directeur van de mensenrechtenorganisatie International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI). Rouhani heeft volgens Ghaemi sinds …
Iranians freed after ‘Happy’ video arrest
New Zealand Herald 22 May, 2014
… according to the New York-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. The organisation also quoted a source close to the family …
Pharrell Williams condemns Iranian police who arrested youths for …
Evening Standard 22 May, 2014
The six were released on bail yesterday, according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, after they appeared on …
Iranian Happy video makers released
3News NZ 22 May, 2014
However, a representative for the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI) reveals not all those arrested are free. A message …
Six Iranians arrested for ‘Happy’ video in Tehran released on bail
The National 22 May, 2014
However, the New York-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said the video’s director, Sassan Soleimani, was still being …
Iranian ‘Happy’ dancers released on bail: reports
Deutsche Welle 22 May, 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said the other dancers had also been released. It tweeted: “All people who made the ‘happy’ video released today, except the director of video, a source close to the familes said.” There has as yet been no …
Pharrell Williams condemns Iranian police who arrested youths for dancing to his hit ‘Happy’
Evening Standard 22 May, 2014
The six were released on bail yesterday, according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, after they appeared on state-broadcast television to apologise for their actions. The footage, which was later published online with subtitles, iden
Iran President Hassan Rouhani ‘Defends’ Six Iranians Arrested for Dancing to Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’
International Business Times AU 22 May, 2014
It was the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that confirmed the release on Wednesday, May 21. However, the person who directed the YouTube video was not released. One of the arrested people, Reihane Taravati, thanked Williams and …
Iran releases youths arrested for posting ‘Happy’ video
Israel Hayom 22 May, 2014
After the news of the release of the video makers, the New York-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said the video’s director, Sassan Soleimani, was still being detained, and quoted a source close to the family of one of those who had …
Arrest of “Happy†Iranians Highlights Rouhani’s Domestic Battles
Independent European Daily Express 22 May, 2014
… youth probably would have faced the fate of other people who have been arrested for no justifiable reason and spent months or even years in prison,†said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights In Iran (ICHRI)
‘Hi I’m back’: ‘Happy’ ending (for now) as Iran frees video dancers on bail
The Star Online 22 May, 2014
The Iranian authorities have yet to confirm the dancers’ release, but the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (a group based in New York) says the video’s director, Sassan Soleimani, is still being detained and is facing an array of charges …
Iranians arrested for dancing in video to Pharrell’s ‘Happy’ released
Business Standard 22 May, 2014
… used the hashtag #freehappyiranians to put pressure on the Iranian authorities to release the dancers. The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI) reported that the other dancers seen in the video had also been released, the report ad
In Tehran, ‘Happy’ six are released on bail
Gulf news 22 May, 2014
Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy group, said the defendants were likely to be charged with “promotion of immoral acts” and “distribution of images disturbing public …
Being “Happy” In Iran Gets You Arrested, And Then Allegedly Abused In Your Prison Cell
Bustle 22 May, 2014
Late Wednesday, all but the director were released, according to a tweet from the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. It remains unclear what charges the arrested people faced, but several news sources suggest that the most were let go on on a …
Iranians arrested over Pharrell Williams Happy video released on bail
ABC Online 22 May, 2014
The director of the video is still being held, according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. Earlier reports suggested all six Iranians had been released. Taravati was allegedly shown on state television on Tuesday night repenting for the …
Happy Iranians reportedly freed on bail
Sky News Australia 22 May 2014
She also thanked Williams and ‘everyone who cared about us’ after Twitter users had campaigned for their release with the hashtag #freehappyiranians. The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said the other dancers had also been released.
‘Happy Iranians’ Released from Prison
Arutz Sheva 22 May, 2014
The six Iranians who were arrested for dancing in a YouTube video to Pharrell Williams’ song “Happy” have been freed, CNN reports, citing the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. The director of the video was not released, the group said on …
Iranian Youth In ‘Happy’ Video Freed, Director Still Detained
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty – 22 May, 2014
But the New York-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said the video’s director, Sassan Soleimani, remained in custody and reportedly would be prosecuted. In the video, the three men and three women dance and lip synch to Pharrell …
Iran frees students held for dancing to Pharrell Williams’ Happy after singer speaks out over their ordeal
Daily Mail 22 May, 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran tweeted Wednesday morning that everyone who featured in the video, that Iranian authorities claimed ‘hurt public chastity,’ has been let go, though its director is still being held. One of the dancers, fashion …
Iranians arrested over Pharrell Williams Happy video released on bail
ABC Online May 22, 2014
The director of the video is still being held, according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. Earlier reports suggested all six Iranians …
‘Happiness’ Video Prompts Arrests, And A Presidential Tweet, In Iran
WPPB May 21, 2014
… tweet, five of the six were released, though they could still face charges, according to CNN and the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Arrest of “Happy” Iranians Highlights Rouhani’s Domestic Battles
Inter Press Service 21 May, 2014
… spent months or even years in prison,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights In Iran (ICHRI).
Iranian human rights group: ‘Happy in Tehran’ dancers freed
Bayoubuzz-hace 21 May, 2014
But according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, the director of the video, a remake of Pharrell Williams’ hit song “Happy,” …
Update: Iran Frees Group Jailed For Dancing In Version Of ‘Happy’ Pharrell Video
International Business Times 21 May, 2014
… Iran for dancing in a YouTube video to Pharrell Williams’ song “Happy” have been freed, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran…
Social media: Iran releases 6 arrested for ‘Happy’ video
Jerusalem Post 21 May, 2014
However, the New York-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said the video’s director, Sassan Soleimani, was still being detained and it quoted a source close to the family of one of those arrested as saying they had been told they would be …
Arrest of “Happy” Iranians Highlights Rouhani’s Domestic Battles
Inter Press Service 21 May, 2014
Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights In Iran (ICHRI). The fan video, featuring three men and three women happily dancing with one another in various Tehran settings, received more than 100,000 hits after being …
In Iran, Being ‘Happy’ Comes at a Cost
Wall Street Journal (blog) 21 May, 2014
“They were breaking no law, it is sheer thuggery,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the director of the NY-based Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has advocated for more social freedom and specifically for easing the restrictions on …
‘Happy’ Video Participants, but not Director, Freed in Iran, Group Says
KUTV 2News May 21, 2014
(CNN) Five of the six people who were arrested in Iran for involvement in a YouTube video dancing to Pharrell Williams’ song “Happy” have been freed, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said Wednesday, citing a source close to the families …
Iranian human rights group: ‘Happy in Tehran’ dancers freed
NEWS.GNOM.ES May 21, 2014
The Iranian dancers who starred in the viral “Happy in Tehran” video that led to their arrest have been freed, a human rights group said Wednesday. But according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, the director of the video, a remake of ..
Young Iranians released after arrest for dancing to Pharrell’s ‘Happy’ on YouTube, but director is still in custody: report
New York Daily News 21 May, 2014
The director of the viral YouTube video remains in custody, a source close to the family told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. One of the six, fashion photographer Reihane Taravati, announced her release on Instagram and thanked her …
Iranians Arrested For Dancing To Pharrell’s ‘Happy’ Have Been Released {VIDEO}
Design & Trend 21 May, 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights In Iran has confirmed that they were freed Wednesday morning. The director of the video, however, was not. One of those arrested, Reihane Taravati, announced her freedom via the social media site Instagram, …
Iranian Pharrell Williams fans who appeared in ‘Happy’ video released by police
The Independent 21 May, 2014
The video’s director, Sassan Soleimani, was still being detained, according to the New York-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. The organisation also quoted a source close to the family of one of those arrested as saying the group had …
Iranian dancers arrested for ‘Happy’ video released
KABC-TV 21 May, 2014
… arrested for dancing to Pharell Williams’ “Happy” have been released, according to a human rights organization. The director of the video remained in custody, said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director for the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
‘Happy’ video dancers, but not director, freed in Iran, group says
CNN May 21, 2014
Six people who were arrested in Iran for dancing in a YouTube video to Pharrell Williams’ song “Happy” have been freed, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said Wednesday, citing a source close to the families. The director of the …
Iran’s Rohani stands up for #Happiness after video arrest
FRANCE 24 21 May, 2014
Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) May 21, 2014. Later Wednesday, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI) said that those participating in the video had been released. “All people who made the “happy” video (have been) released …
Iran frees ‘Happy’ dancers from custody
Aljazeera.com 21 May, 2014
However, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran group tweeted that the director of the video was still in custody, citing a source close to their families. One member of the group posted a photo of herself on Instagram, thanking those who called …
WATCH: ‘Happy’ video leads to arrest of 6 in Iran
Globalnews.ca 21 May, 2014
Hadi Ghaemi of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran urged Iranian president Hassan Rouhani to take a stand. “It is outrageous that citizens are subjected to this kind of intimidation and violation of their basic right to freedom of expression,” …
Arrest of “Happy” Iranians Highlights Rouhani’s Domestic Battles
Inter Press Service 21 May, 2014
Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights In Iran (ICHRI). The fan video, featuring three men and three women happily dancing with one another in various Tehran settings, received more than 100,000 hits after being …
Iranian authorities release Happy viral video stars
Hollywood.com 21 May, 2014
However, a representative for the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI) reveals not all those arrested are free. A message shared on the organisation’s Twitter.com page reads: “All people who made the Happy video released today, except …
Iranian hardliners jail young people because they’re being too Happy
Public Radio International 21 May, 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said Wednesday that the performers had been released, but the video’s director remained behind bars. Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi is reported to be behind the tough reaction to the “Happy video,” saying …
Six Iraniens été arrêtés pour avoir dansé sur la chanson Happy de Pharrell Williams
Radio-Canada 21 May, 2014
Ils ont depuis été relâchés, à l’exception du réalisateur du vidéoclip, selon le groupe International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
De ‘Happy’ Iraniërs die dansten op Pharrell zijn nu gearresteerd
nrc.nl 21 May, 2014
De organisatie International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran zegt echter dat de regisseur van de video, Sassan Soleimani, nog altijd vastzit.
Zensur in Iran: Jugendliche landen nach “Happy”-Tanz im Gefängnis
Spiegel Online 21 May, 2014
Die “BBC” berichtete am Abend, dass die Jugendlichen nach Informationen der International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI) …
Iranian Youths Arrested For Making ‘Happy’ Video
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty 20 May, 2014
… the video was posted online last month and received 30,000 hits in four days, before it was removed. The U.S.-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran condemned the arrests, saying the youths “were breaking no law. It is sheer thuggery.”
NIAC Welcomes Yahoo Decision to Reverse Iranian Email Restrictions
National Iranian American Council 16 May, 2014
Soon after this change, NIAC teamed up with groups like Berim, United For Iran, and the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran to …
The persecution of Bahareh Hedayat
National Post 12 May, 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran also has taken up Ms. Hedayat’s cause. It argues that Article 134 of Iran’s new Islamic …
Iran’s Political Prisoners Now Have A Face
Carbonated.tv 9 May, 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran and the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center estimated that more than 402 …
Rouhani Is No “Moderate” When it Comes to Human Rights
Huffington Post Canada 8 May, 2014
According to independent investigations carried out by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, dozens of security officials …
Iran’s tech bloggers caught in the political crossfire
Al Jazeera America 2 May, 2014
A source close to the bloggers told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, which has monitored the case closely, that Narenji …
Human Rights, Economy Test Iran’s Leader
Wall Street Journal 25 April, 2014
… the international pressure is also helping,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the director of
Iran prison chief replaced after alleged beatings
Reuters 23 April, 2014
… simultaneously – head of an appellate court and of the Tehran municipal judiciary – prompted criticism from human rights activist Hadi Ghaemi.
Human Rights, Economy Test Iran’s Leader
Wall Street Journal 25 April, 2014
… pressure is also helping,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the director of the New York-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. The U.S.
Iran prison chief replaced after alleged beatings
Reuters 23 April, 2014
… simultaneously – head of an appellate court and of the Tehran municipal judiciary – prompted criticism from human rights activist Hadi Ghaemi.
Iran prison chief replaced after alleged beatings
Yahoo News-de 23 April, 2014
… from accountability and possible investigation,” Ghaemi, of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, told Reuters by telephone
Iran’s Culture Wars: Who’s Winning These Days?
NPR (blog) 12 April, 2014
But in practice, he has a very uphill battle,” says Hadi Ghaemi, director of the New York-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Spike in Iranian executions seen as politically motivated
Today’s Zaman 06 April, 2014
… election is not going to impact their domestic policies,” saidHadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Taunt Or Miscalculation? Iran’s Provocative Pick For UN Envoy
NPR 05 April, 2014
They are tweaking our nose to see how much they can get out of the U.S.”. Iranian human rights activist Hadi Ghaemi isn’t so sure. “I don’t think it was …
Spike in Iran executions seen politically motivated
Chicago Tribune 04 April, 2014
… election is not going to impact their domestic policies,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Iran’s Supreme Leader pardons 920 prisoners: IRNA
Reuters 31 March, 2014
There is simply not enough information available yet,” Hadi Ghaemi, Executive Director of the New York- based International Campaign for Human …
United Nations Renews Rights Monitor, Angering Iran
New York Times 28 March, 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy group, welcomed the Council’s renewal of the special rapporteur’s mandate, pointing to what it called the lack of progress under President Rouhani.
Europeans say human rights on agenda with Iran
Al-Monitor 25 March, 2014
… public discussion of human rights in recent months, Hadi Ghaemi, director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, told Al-Monitor.
Left Behind By Iranian Delegation in Geneva, Larijani Attacks the UN from Tehran
Majzooban.org 19 March, 2014
Meanwhile, members of the Iranian delegation in Geneva and supporting NGOs spoke to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran about …
United Nations Releases Report on Human Rights Abuses in Iran
Crossmap 17 March, 2014
According to a report by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (Ahmed Shaheed asked the Iranian Government to allow him to visit the …
Hunger strike by dervishes in Iran provokes protests
Al-Monitor 16 March, 2014
… was present at the protest and told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that substantial violence was used against women, claiming …
Christian arrests in Iran/ United Nations report on human rights abuses in Iran
Virtue Online 15 March, 2014
… “The Cost of Faith: Persecution of Christian Protestants and Converts in Iran”, International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, New York, 2013.)”
Iran’s Nuclear Program Trumps Human Rights
The Right Perspective 15 March, 2014
On April 11, 2013, Sahar told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that she had received threats to remain silent, and threathened with …
Iran’s Oppressed Christians
New York Times 14 March, 2014
… There could be as many as half a million Christians in the country, according to a report by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Rouhani has yet to deliver on press reforms in Iran
CPJ Press Freedom Online 13 March, 2014
A source close to his family told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran in January that Samimi could be released under provisions in the …
Ashton Under Fire For Meeting With Iran Rights Activists
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty 12 March, 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI) reported that a Tehran court ruled last year that Beheshti’s death was a “quasi-murder.”
Iran May Hang Man for “Mohammed Butt” Joke
FrontPage Magazine 4 March, 2014
… was arrested by Mashhad Intelligence officers at his home in October 2011, and the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran reports that the …
Iran Executes Two for ‘Perversion’
Washington Free Beacon 3 March, 2014
… uttered a phrase the judge interpreted as insulting the Prophet of Islam,” according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (ICHRI).
Iran: Man Faces Execution For Alleged Mockery Of Prophet
Eurasia Review 2 March, 2014
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran calls on the Iranian judiciary to rescind Rouhollah Tavana’s death sentence of on the authority of …
Iran’s rising executions dim UN hopes for reforms under Rouhani
Reuters 21 February, 2014
“I am concerned that Europe in general is getting ahead of itself, rewarding Iran for a lack of tangible improvements by trying to relegate human rights,” Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the U.S.-based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, told Reuters by telephone.
Former Marine in Tehran Jail Retains a Top Iranian Lawyer
New York Times 18 February, 2014
“He is well known in having enough contacts within intelligence and judicial apparatus, so he can at least have an ongoing communications with them,” Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy group, said of the lawyer in an email.
Iran Begins Vetting Expatriates Seeking to Return, Group Says
Bloomberg News 30 January, 2014
Iranian intelligence officials have begun reviewing requests of exiles interested in returning home, the New-York based International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran reported.
Rouhani projects a friendly image in Davos while his opponents stir at home
The National 22 January, 2014
… do whatever it takes to sabotage the nuclear talks,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the New York-based director of the International Campaign for Human Rights …
Iran’s culture minister under fire
Aljazeera.com 17 January, 2014
It has also increased the rate of executions in the country, according to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Senators are wrong on tougher Iran sanctions
Philly.com 12 January, 2014
… Obama’s team of negotiators, but also by 10 committee chairs in the U.S. Senate and even by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
