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2021

The Center for Human Rights in Iran received over 1,100 English-language online news media citations in 2021. Following is an incomplete listing of those citations.

*For media inquiries, please contact media(at)iranhumanrights.org

‘Health Defenders’ Jailed in Iran Wanted to Sue Supreme Leader Over Covid

New York Times Farnaz Fassihi

US Dec 17 •  11:27AM

Iranian women at risk as executions increase

AFP 

US Dec 15 • 9:31 am

For this American family, the nuclear talks are personal

CNN Nicole Gaouette, Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood

US Dec 5 •  7:50AM

Iranian protester who says he was injured by police gunfire speaks out

ABC News  Conor Finnegan

US Nov 14 • 8:10 AM

Iranian protester who says he was injured by police gunfire speaks out

Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies  International Advocacy Advocacy Program

EG Nov 11 • 7:38 AM

Joint civil society letter calling on UN member states to support the resolution on human rights in Iran at the UNGA

Daily Magazine  Daily Beast

US Nov 11 • 5:04 AM

Iran’s Herd Immunity Flop Is Very Bad News for These U.S. States

FR24 News

FR Nov 11 • 4:50 AM

Iran’s herd immunity COVID flop is very bad news for Mississippi and Alabama – .

The Jewish Press  Abigail R. Esman

US Nov 3 • 8:43 AM

Iran’s Atrocious Human Rights Record Must Be Addressed Before New Nuclear Talks

Modern Tokyo Times  Lee Jay

JP Oct 30 • 4:34 AM

Iran’s Atrocious Human Rights Record Must Be Addressed Before New Nuclear Talks

The Algemeiner Journal  Abigail R. Esman

US Oct 29 • 12:20 PM

Iran’s Atrocious Human Rights Record Must Be Addressed Before New Nuclear Talks

WICZ-TV

US Oct 28 • 9:15 AM

Detained Americans Fast Facts

The Jerusalem Post  BENJAMIN WEINTHAL

IL Oct 26 • 4:08 PM

Teacher flogged by Iran’s regime is re-arrested

The Times of Israel  Stuart Williams

IL Oct 25 • 8:23 AM

‘A cornerstone of repression’: Fresh claims raise fears over Iran prison abuses

Inquirer.net

PH Oct 25 • 6:31 AM

Anxiety grows over ‘horrific’ Iran prison abuses

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

US Oct 19 • 11:36 AM

‘Maximum Psychological’ Pressure: Iranian Rights Lawyer Tortured, Drugged During Detention, Attorney Says

Vietnam Explorer News Channel

VN Oct 13 • 9:06 AM

Five set for trial in Iran over Covid-19 legal action

The National  Paul Peachey

AE Oct 13 • 8:37 AM

Five set for trial in Iran over Covid-19 legal action

Iran News Gazette

IR Oct 11 • 8:00 PM

Human Rights Lawyers, Activist to Be Illegally Tried as Their Legal Team is Denied Case Files

Iran News Gazette

IR Oct 10 • 8:00 PM

Bipartisan Congressional Group Urges Biden to Support Internet Freedom in Iran

Daily Kos

US Oct 9 • 6:50 PM

WOW2: October’s Trailblazing Women and Events in Our History – October 8 through 15, 2021

ReliefWeb

US Oct 6 • 3:19 PM

ACLED Regional Overview – Middle East (25 September-1 October 2021) – Yemen

Iran News Gazette

IR Sep 27 • 8:00 PM

Iran’s New Government Moves to Silence Dissent by Muzzling Leading Activists

The Jerusalem Post  BENJAMIN WEINTHAL

IL Sep 22 • 6:44 PM

Iranian witness ‘killed’ who exonerated wrestler Navid Afkari

QOSHE

TR Sep 22 • 11:25 AM

Meet the Iranian musician who keeps risking imprisonment for his music

The Bharat Express News  Bharat Express News Express News The Bharat Express The Bharat Bharat Express

IN Sep 20 • 2:14 PM

British Foreign Secretary will pressure Iranian FM over prisoners, nuclear deal

Time Magazine  Andrew R. Chow

US Sep 17 • 12:39 PM

Meet the Iranian Musician Who Keeps Risking Imprisonment For His Music

Iran News Gazette

IR Sep 15 • 8:00 PM

International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran

MSN.com  Don Riddell

US Sep 12 • 6:11 AM

Navid Afkari: Executed Iranian wrestling star’s voice is ‘everywhere now’

Iran News Gazette

IR Sep 10 • 6:51 AM

Social Media Users Condemn Unlawful Deadly Police Force Against Karaj Man

Alert Forbes

US Sep 2 • 10:20 AM

Under Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s LGBTQ community fears the worst

AsiaTimes.COM

TH Aug 27 • 11:30 PM

The horrendous record of Ebrahim Raisi

US Aug 27 • 8:03 PM

Iranian archer Zahra Nemati, champion and committed woman

Jewish Herald-Voice

US Aug 20 • 11:58 AM

Raisi’s election as Iran’s next president underscores Iran as dedicated to Israel’s extinction

Targeted News Service (Print Edition)

US Aug 18 • 12:00 AM

Center for Human Rights in Iran: Lawyers, Activists Arrested as They Attempt to Sue State for Failed COVID Response

Ham & High  Sam Volpe

GB Aug 16 • 11:38 AM

Crouch End’s Aras Amiri acquitted three years into Iran imprisonment

Yahoo! News

US Aug 10 • 7:19 AM

Hit and Run Driver Ran Over Two Women for Not Wearing Full Hijab

WRCB-TV 3

US Aug 9 • 9:11 AM

Detained Americans Fast Facts

The New Yorker  Robin Wright

US Aug 5 • 2:23 PM

Iran Inaugurates a President Tied to a Massacre

Neue Zürcher Zeitung  Ulrich Schwerin

CH Aug 5 • 11:15 AM

Irans neuer Präsident startet mit Vorschusslorbeeren und vielen Herausforderungen ins Amt

The National  Paul Peachey

AE Aug 4 • 7:43 AM

German woman and British man convicted in Iran ‘could die in prison’

GlobalSecurity.org

US Aug 4 • 12:29 AM

Iran Sentences German And British Dual Nationals To More Than 10 Years In Prison

The Washington Post  Jason Rezaian

US Aug 2 • 7:00 AM

Opinion: The Islamic republic killed Iranian journalism. Can it be resurrected in exile?

Blinken Doesn’t Answer Question: Why Did It Take Almost 2 Weeks to Condemn Iran Protests?

CNS News  Patrick Goodenough

US Jul 30 • 4:36 AM

Blinken Doesn’t Answer Question: Why Did It Take Almost 2 Weeks to Condemn Iran Protests

The Washington Post e-Replica Newspapers in Education  MIRIAM BERGER KAREEM FAHIM

US Jul 22 • 6:29 AM

Ongoing protests in Iran turn deadly

GlobalSecurity.org

US Jul 21 • 11:50 PM

Iran’s Water Shortage Protests Take Sharper Anti-government Tone

The Nation (Thailand)

TH Jul 21 • 8:17 PM

Protests over water shortages in Iran turn deadly in a summer of drought and rolling blackouts

Voice of America  Michael Lipin

US Jul 21 • 6:06 PM

Iran’s Water Shortage Protests Take Sharper Anti-government Tone

The Washington Post  Miriam Berger Kareem Fahim

US Jul 21 • 1:01 PM

Protests over water shortages in Iran turn deadly in a summer of drought and rolling blackouts

Voice of America  Michael Lipin

US Jul 21 • 2:56 AM

Southwest Iran’s Water Shortage Protests Take Sharper Anti-gov’t Tone

Voice of America  Michael Lipin

US Jul 21 • 2:56 AM

Southwest Iran’s Water Shortage Protests Take Sharper Anti-government Tone

Voice of America  Michael Lipin

US Jul 19 • 11:02 PM

Southwest Iran’s Water Shortage Protests Draw More Apparent Gunfire

Arab News  Arab News

SA Jul 17 • 9:43 AM

Rights group slams Iran over attempted kidnapping

Ynetnews

IL Jul 15 • 6:20 AM

Inside Tehran’s plot to kidnap Iranian American journalist

Al Arab – The Arab Weekly

GB Jul 15 • 5:58 AM

Tehran’s plot to kidnap Iranian-American reporter fits wider pattern

Middle East Eye

GB Jul 15 • 5:12 AM

Iran: British Council worker freed to appeal jail sentence

Egypt Independent

EG Jul 15 • 4:18 AM

Inside Iran’s plot to kidnap an American journalist

Reuters

US Jul 14 • 5:40 PM

Inside Iran’s plot to kidnap an American journalist

The National

AE Jul 7 • 10:00 AM

Virtual memorials humanise victims in the digital age

The NationalARE Jul 7 10:00 am

Virtual memorials humanise victims in the digital age

5,000 people are thought to have been killed. Hadi Ghaemi, the director of the Centre for Human Rights in Iran, told the New York Times: “

Middle East EyeGBR Jul 2 12:28 pm

Biden urged to secure release of hostages in Iran in nuclear deal talks

for the prisoners to return home. Hadi Ghaemi, executive director for the Center for Human Rights in Iran, said the nuclear talks presented

MSN CanadaLaura Kelly CAN Jul 2 6:00 am

Iran nuclear talks seen as best chance to free US detainees

of the nuclear deal — in 2016. Hadi Ghaemi, executive director for the Center for Human Rights in Iran, said the nuclear talks present an

Al Arab – The Arab WeeklyPresident Mahmoud Ahmadinejad  Mahmoud Ahmadinejad  President Mahmoud  sent a letter  a letter GBRJul 1 12:27 pm

Iran oil workers strike for better wages amid economic crisis

begin addressing their urgent needs,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the Centre for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy

The NationalARE Jun 30 5:21 pm

Iran oil workers strike for better wages as economy suffers

begin addressing their urgent needs,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the Centre for Human Rights in Iran, based in New York. Mr

PBS NewsHourIsabel Debre USA Jun 30 2:26 pm

Iran oil workers strike for better wages as economy strains under sanctions

begin addressing their urgent needs,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy

OLTNEWSUSA Jun 30 2:06 pm

Iranian oil workers strike for better wages as economy suffers – Associated Press

start addressing their urgent needs, “said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy

newsbrigUSA Jun 30 11:35 am

Iran oil workers strike for better wages as economy suffers – News Brig

begin addressing their urgent needs,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy 

East OregonianISABEL DEBRE USA Jun 30 10:58 am

Iran oil workers strike for better wages as economy suffers

begin addressing their urgent needs,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy

CNN.comDon Riddell USA Jun 28 6:03 am

Navid Afkari: Executed Iranian wrestling star’s voice is ‘everywhere now’

innocence. Afkari’s attorney, Hassan Younesi, told the Center for Human Rights in Iran that “There is no visual evidence of the moment of

FintechzoomAlex Lowe GBR Jun 28 5:55 am

Navid Afkari: Executed Iranian wrestling star’s voice is ‘everywhere now’

his innocence. Afkari’s attorney, Hassan Younesi, told the Center for Human Rights in Iran that “There is no visual evidence of the moment

CNN.com InternationalDon Riddell USA Jun 28 5:25 am

Who was Navid Afkari?

innocence. Afkari’s attorney, Hassan Younesi, told the Center for Human Rights in Iran that “There is no visual evidence of the moment of

Jewish Herald-VoiceUSA Jun 27 4:58 pm

Raisi’s election as Iran’s next president underscores Iran as dedicated to Israel’s extinction

orders and prison sentences,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran, an independent organization based in

MSN CanadaKarim Zidan CAN Jun 24 12:58 pm

Iran intensifies persecution of executed Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari’s family

during summer 2018 protests in the province. However, according to Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI), there is evidence that he did not

Eurasia ReviewArab News USA Jun 20 5:44 pm

What Does Ebrahim Raeisi’s Election Victory Mean For Iran And World? – Analysis

political prisoners in mass graves in 1988. According to the Center for Human Rights in Iran, at that time Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri,

BusinessLIVEParisa Hafezi ZAF Jun 20 3:47 pm

Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi, winner of Iran’s elections, linked to human rights abuses

criticise state policies,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of New York-based advocacy group the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI),

BusinessLIVEParisa Hafezi ZAF Jun 20 3:47 pm

Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi, winner of Iran’s election, linked to human rights abuses

criticise state policies,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of New York-based advocacy group the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI),

[your]NEWSUSA Jun 20 1:18 pm

Winner of Iran presidency is hardline judge who is under U.S. sanctions

criticize state policies,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of New York-based advocacy group the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI), 

Gulf NewsARE Jun 20 8:18 am

Raisi: Iran’s hardline judge who is under US sanctions

criticise state policies,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of New York-based advocacy group the Centre for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI),Arab News- Pakistan EditionPAK Jun 20 5:13 am

Libya’s Haftar closes border with Algeria

slain political prisoners in mass graves. According to the Center for Human Rights in Iran, at that time Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri,

Arab News- Pakistan EditionPAK Jun 20 4:47 am

Israel’s Bennett calls election of new Iranian president a “final wake-up call”

slain political prisoners in mass graves. According to the Center for Human Rights in Iran, at that time Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri,

Arab News- Pakistan EditionPAK Jun 20 4:42 am

Nuclear deal negotiators take stock after Iran elections

slain political prisoners in mass graves. According to the Center for Human Rights in Iran, at that time Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri,

The WireIND Jun 20 3:51 am

Ebrahim Raisi, Winner of Iran Presidency, Is a Hardline Judge Critical of US

criticise state policies,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of New York-based advocacy group the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI),

UpnewsinfoMatilda Colman USA Jun 20 3:44 am

Winner of Iran presidency is hardline judge who is under U.S. sanctions By Matilda Colman – June 20, 2021 0 1

criticize state policies,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of New York-based advocacy group the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI),

NEWSRUSTUSA Jun 20 12:34 am

A Roadblock for Iran’s President-Elect: He’s on the U.S. Sanctions List

execution orders and prison sentences,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran, an independent New York-based

Sight MagazinePARISA HAFEZI AUS Jun 20 12:30 am

Winner of Iran’s presidency is hardline judge who is under US sanctions

state policies,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of New York-based advocacy group the Center for Human Rights in Iran, in a statement.

Hindustan TimesIND Jun 19 2:28 pm

Who is Ebrahim Raisi: All you need to know about Iran’s new chief

criticize state policies,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of New York-based advocacy group the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI),

The WeekWeb Desk IND Jun 19 12:00 pm

Who is Iran’s next president Ebrahim Raisi, accused of crimes against humanity?

to join his harem. Following Raisi’ victory, the Center for Human Rights in Iran has called on the international community to monitor the

The NationalARE Jun 19 6:26 am

Who is Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s incoming president?

by human rights groups around the world with the Center for Human Rights in Iran calling on the International Criminal Court to investigate

MSN.comKim Hjelmgaard USA Jun 19 3:54 am

Hardline judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi wins Iran presidency: 3 ways it matters

in Iran as of April 2021, according to research by the Center for Human Rights in Iran, an independent not-for-profit organization.

MSN.comKim Hjelmgaard USA Jun 19 3:07 am

Hardline judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi poised to win Iran presidency: 3 ways it matters

in Iran as of April 2021, according to research by the Center for Human Rights in Iran, an independent not-for-profit organization.

Targeted News Service (Print Edition)USA Jun 18 12:00 am

PEN America: Biden Administration Must Prioritize Human Rights and Free Expression in Responding to Iranian Election Outcome

for Human Rights in IranFreedom HouseAbdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran Human Rights FirstIran Human Rights Documentation

Human Rights WatchUSA Jun 17 5:00 pm

Joint Letter: the Islamic Republic of Iran Must Keep the Internet Open and Secure During Presidential Elections

Bareedo Platform Somalia Bloggers Association of Kenya Center for Human Rights in Iran Change Tanzania movement Digital Rights Coalition

Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyUSA Jun 17 6:42 am

Ebrahim Raisi: The Judge Linked To The Mass Execution Of Political Prisoners Is The Favorite To Be Iran’s Next President

about the killings, said in a 2017 interview with the Center for Human Rights in Iran. Many view Raisi as a dangerous figure who could help

The Times of IsraelStuart Williams ISR Jun 17 2:10 am

Activists say Iran presidential frontrunner responsible for mass executions

,” said the executive director of the New-York based Centre for Human Rights in Iran, Hadi Ghaemi. “Instead of running for president, he

The New YorkerRobin Wright USA Jun 16 11:43 pm

Iran Moves Toward a One-Party State

for daring to criticize state policies,” Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran, said before the first

The NationPAK Jun 15 2:46 pm

Front-runner for Iran presidency is hardline judge sanctioned by US

criticize state policies,” said Hadi Ghaemi, Executive Director of New York-based advocacy group the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI),

Kuwait TimesKWT Jun 15 2:32 pm

Iran activists dismayed by frontrunner

,” said the executive director of the New-York based Centre for Human Rights in Iran, Hadi Ghaemi. “Instead of running for president,

The Times Of IndiaIND Jun 15 7:28 am

‘Heinous crimes’: Iran vote front runner dismays activists

,” said the executive director of the New-York based Centre for Human Rights in Iran, Hadi Ghaemi. “Instead of running for president, he

The NewsPAK Jun 15 7:13 am

Activists not happy with frontrunner in Iran’s presidential election

,” said the executive director of the New-York based Centre for Human Rights in Iran, Hadi Ghaemi. “Instead of running for president, he

The Financial PostReuters Parisa Hafezi  Parisa Hafezi CAN Jun 15 6:00 am

Front-runner for Iran presidency is hardline judge sanctioned by U.S.

criticize state policies,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of New York-based advocacy group the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI),

KESQ TV-3USA Jun 14 5:32 am

Iran’s hardline presidential frontrunner could take the country back to a dark past, just as Iranians are itching for change – KESQ

long role in a bloody crackdown on Iranian dissidents. The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) has accused him of crimes against humanity

CNN.comUSA Jun 14 5:22 am

Iran’s likely next president could take the country back to a dark past

long role in a bloody crackdown on Iranian dissidents. The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) has accused him of crimes against humanity 

MSN CanadaCAN Jun 14 5:03 am

Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s likely next president, could take the country back to a dark past

long role in a bloody crackdown on Iranian dissidents. The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) has accused him of crimes against humanity

WRAL.comUSA Jun 14 5:03 am

Iran’s hardline presidential frontrunner could take the country back to a dark past, just as Iranians are itching for change

long role in a bloody crackdown on Iranian dissidents. The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) has accused him of crimes against humanity 

KRDO-TVUSA Jun 14 5:03 am

Iran’s hardline presidential frontrunner could take the country back to a dark past, just as Iranians are itching for change

-long role in a bloody crackdown on Iranian dissidents. The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) has accused him of crimes against

Ms. Magazine OnlineMariam Claren USA Jun 9 1:45 pm

On June 13, the Whole World Should Be Watching Iran, Demanding Justice and Calling to #FreeNahid and #FreeThemAll

. Many human rights groups including Amnesty International and the Center for Human Rights in Iran, writers and artists groups including PEN

Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyUSA Jun 8 8:03 am

Rights Groups Say Iranian Inmate ‘Unfit’ For Jail Dies In Custody

against the state and Iran’s leadership, the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) and the Oslo-based Iran Human Rights (IHR

The Globe PostUSA Jun 8 7:51 am

Political Prisoner ‘Unfit’ for Jail Dies in Iran: Activists

” against the state and Iran’s leadership, the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) and Oslo-based Iran Human Rights

INSIDER Joshua Zitser May 16 7:07 am
Alireza Fazeli Monfared wanted to live as a free gay man in the West. His family in Iran beheaded him days before his dream came true, say activists.
, or other physical issues,” Jasmin Ramsey, communications director for the Center for Human Rights in Iran, told Insider. “Homosexuality is
Mirror.co.uk GBR May 12 5:20 pm

Iranian man, 20, ‘beheaded by half-brother and cousins who discovered he was gay’ more, the necessity of proactive legislation in this area.” The Center for Human Rights in Iran added on Twitter: “The despicable murder of

Daily Mail Rachael Bunyan GBR May 12 5:52 am

Gay Iranian, 20, ‘is beheaded by his brother and cousins after they discovered he was exempted from military service due to his sexuality’

endanger LGBTQI persons, so abuse is often unreported.’ The Centre for Human Rights in Iran has condemned the killing, describing it as a

Thisismoney.co.uk Rachael Bunyan GBR May 12 5:52 am

Gay Iranian, 20, ‘is beheaded by his brother and cousins after they discovered he was exempted from military service due to his sexuality’ 

endanger LGBTQI persons, so abuse is often unreported.’ The Centre for Human Rights in Iran has condemned the killing, describing it as a

Targeted News Service (Print Edition)USA May 11 12:00 am

Joint Letter: Biden’s Iran Policy Must Include Focus on Human Rights

a blind eye to rights violations,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran. “None of the president’s

MSN Canada Karim Zidan CAN May 7 7:00 pm

Iran threatens to kill brother of executed wrestler Navid Afkari

during summer 2018 protests in the province. However, according to Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI), there is evidence that he did not

Rolling Stone Brenna Ehrlich USA May 5 11:44 am

‘I Am Doomed to Produce Music’: Inside One Iranian Artist’s Fight for Creative Freedom

explicitly written in the law,” according to Hadi Ghaemi, executive director for the Center for Human Rights in Iran. “The way it has worked

MSN Canada Brenna Ehrlich CAN May 5 11:42 am

‘I Am Doomed to Produce Music’: Inside One Iranian Artist’s Fight for Creative Freedom

explicitly written in the law,” according to Hadi Ghaemi, executive director for the Center for Human Rights in Iran. “The way it has worked

Kuwait Times KWT May 5 10:53 am

Anxious families await end to Iran ‘hostage’ ordeal

to appeal. ‘Hostage-taking’ Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran, said the US and EU

RTL Today LUX May 5 8:49 am

Anxious families await end to Iran ‘hostage’ ordeal

. – ‘Hostage-taking’ – Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran, said the US and EU had to

Yahoo news Saphora Smith  Dan Luce USA Apr 30 4:30 am

Families of Europeans imprisoned in Iran accuse governments of kowtowing to Tehran

for over 40 years, the spokesperson said. Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran, said that since the U.S.

Herald Scotland David Pratt GBR Apr 28 6:30 am

David Pratt: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and the innocent victims of Iran’s ‘hostage diplomacy’

position and the release of hostages. As Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of The Centre for Human Rights in Iran(CHRI), pointed out recently

The Herald (eClips Web)David Pratt GBR Apr 28 4:30 am

David Pratt: The innocent victims of Iran’s ‘hostage diplomacy’

Glasgow Herald Garry Scott GBR Apr 28 12:00 am

The innocent victims of Iran’s ‘hostage diplomacy’

position and the release of hostages. As Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of The Centre for Human Rights in Iran(CHRI), pointed out recently

The copyright racket: How Iran’s pirate movie sites extort the competition

the same breaches of copyright. “Investigations,” wrote the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI), “indicate that TinyMoviez was shut down

Targeted News Service (Print Edition) USA Apr 27 12:00 am

Center for Human Rights: New Report – Lack of Access to Tech Products Blocks Internet Freedom in Iran

for online content it doesn’t like,” said CHRI Executive Director Hadi Ghaemi.”The Biden administration can support internet freedom in Iran 

TownhallRebecca Downs USA Apr 23 2:45 pm

The Country the UN Just Elected for Commission on Women’s Rights Will Shock and Disturb You

Iran has a web page on “Iran’s War on Women.” The Center for Human Rights in Iran has four reports on women’s rights so far just this year.

Forbes Dominic Dudley USA Apr 21 10:34 am

Jailed Dual-Nationals In Iran Become Pawns On Sidelines Of Nuclear Talks

Guards Corp over the previous two years. According to the Center for Human Rights in Iran, at least 15 dual and foreign nationals or Iranian

The Law Society Gazette GBR Apr 16 10:51 am

An Iranian human rights lawyer’s lot

Bar Association. This article is was first published by the Center for Human Rights in Iran and is reproduced with permission.

KRDO-TV USA Apr 7 9:46 am

Detained Americans Fast Facts

strike to protest his sentence. April 3, 2017 – The Center for Human Rights in Iran says Shahini has been released on bail while he awaits

KESQ TV-3 USA Apr 7 7:47 am

Detained Americans Fast Facts – KESQ

a considerable length of time,” according to the Center for Human Rights in Iran. Karan Vafadari December 2016 – Vafadari’s family announces

The National News Paul Peachey ARE Apr 6 12:57 am

Relatives call on Iran to release hostages before any nuclear deal

any reason being given for her plight, according to the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI). Twitter/ @mariam_claren Anousheh Ashouri, a

Techregister GBR Mar 16 8:02 pm

‘Telling Stories’: Imagined tales of artificial intelligence presented by the UW Tech Policy Lab

, World Wide Web Foundation, Côte d’Ivoire; Amir Rashidi, Center for Human Rights in Iran; Rohan Samarajiva, LIRNEasia, Sri Lanka; Jeroen

Targeted News Service (Print Edition)USA Mar 16 12:00 am

‘Art for Change’ Prints by Shirin Neshat, Kour Pour, Arghavan Khosrav to Benefit Center for Human Rights in Iran

this inspiring initiative by exceptional artists,” said CHRI Executive Director Hadi Ghaemi. “Art for Change’s dual mission of supporting

AllAfrica.com ZAF Mar 15 4:05 am

Africa: Joint NGO Statement to Member States of the United Nations Human Rights Council(HRW)

Human Rights Group Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies Center for Human Rights in Iran Centre for Supporters of Human Rights Child

Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies EGY Mar 12 7:32 am

Joint CSO letter calling for the renewal of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Iran

rights situation in the country. Signatories: Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran (ABC) The Advocates for Human Rights

Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies International Advocacy  Advocacy Program EGY Mar 12 5:10 am

Human Rights Watch: Joint NGO Statement to Member States of the U.N. Human Rights Council

statement with 38 organizations:The co-signers are Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran(ABC), Advocates for Human Rights,

World News USA Mar 11 1:39 am

Iran: Overturn Shutdown of Charity

Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran Arseh Sevom Foundation Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies Center for Human Rights in Iran

The National News Simon Rushton ARE Mar 10 9:27 am

UK pleads with Iran to let Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe return home

Evin Prison without any reason being given for her plight, according to the Center for Human Rights in Iran(CHRI). Twitter/ @mariam_claren

Human Rights Watch: Iran – Overturn Shutdown of Charity

Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran* Arseh Sevom Foundation* Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies* Center for Human Rights in Iran

Taipei TimesTWN Mar 9 11:14 am

With Internet shutdown, Iran seeks to limit protest outcry in border region

verified after confirming the victims’ names. The New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) have an even higher toll of 23 dead

Best in InformationNGA Mar 9 10:18 am

With internet shutdown, Iran seeks to limit protest outcry

after confirming the victims’ names. The New York-based Centre for Human Rights in Iran have an even higher toll of 23 dead, citing local

The Bharat Express NewsBharat Express News  Express News  The Bharat Express  The Bharat  Bharat Express IND Mar 9 8:53 am

Greek hitman fails to block prison transfer with hunger strike

of protesters with impunity in November 2019, and they are starting again now,” said its director Hadi Ghaemi. sjw / jh / jz / oho .

Reach 153kAl Arab – The Arab WeeklyGBR Mar 9 5:57 am

Internet shutdowns seen as Iran’s systematic tool against protests

forces killed hundreds of protesters with impunity in November 2019, and they are doing it again now,” said its director Hadi Ghaemi.

Daily Sabah TUR Mar 9 5:46 am

Iran’s internet shutdowns attempt to control narrative of protests

forces killed hundreds of protesters with impunity in November 2019, and they are doing it again now,” said its director, Hadi Ghaemi.

Daily Journal ISABEL DEBRE USA Mar 5 2:39 pm

Iran: Militants attack Revolutionary Guard unit in southeast

rights groups, however, have given higher death tolls. The Center for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy group, reported that

World News | Iran: Militants Attack Revolutionary Guard Unit in Southeast

rights groups, however, have given higher death tolls. The Centre for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy group, reported that

The Jerusalem PostISR Mar 2 12:01 am

Champion Iranian bodybuilder stitched his lips to protest inhumane prison

I have not seen my minor daughter for almost 2 years.” The Center for Human Rights in Iran reported Pirzadeh is “serving a five-year prison

Foreign PolicySaheb Sadeghi Batmanghelidj  Saheb Sadeghi  Esfandyar Batmanghelidj USA Feb 25 12:30 pm

U.S.-Iran Talks Will Falter Unless Abdolnaser Hemmati Is at the Table

negotiations. Argument | Hadi Ghaemi This limited the

Mexico StarMEX Feb 22 2:17 am

Activists Fear Jailed Iran Protester Died After Care Neglected

of proper medical care,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI). He described

The Times of IsraelISR Feb 22 12:49 am

Activists fear jailed Iran protester died when deliberately denied medical care

of proper medical care,” said Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI). He describedCounterPunchSoheil Asefi USA Feb 19 2:32 am

International Bar Association: Iran – Organisations Express Concern Over Arbitrary Imprisonment of Dr Reza Eslami and Call for His Release

Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights 3. Hadi Ghaemi, Executive Director of the Centre for Human Rights in Iran4. Justice Mavedzenge, Centre 

The New York Times Farnaz Fassihi NYT Feb 18 11:00 pm

They thought, ‘why not Iran,’ and the decision upended their lives

,” stated Hadi Ghaemi, the director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy group.Center for Human Rights in Iran

Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyUSA Feb 15 8:39 am

Retired Government Employees Protest In Iran Demanding Higher Pensions

below the poverty line,” a pensioner told the New York-based Center For Human Rights In Iran in late January. “We have no choice but to

Thisismoney.co.ukTim Stickings GBR Feb 12 10:35 am

British academic who fled across mountains to escape Iran is accused of sexual assault and harassing multiple women

the attention of Iranian authorities. The New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran says Ahmady has been targeted by hard-liners for

WOSU RadioUSA Feb 8 4:22 pm

Biden Administration To Rejoin U.N. Human Rights Council

‘s Iran. HADI GHAEMI: The repression is at an all-time high for the past 15, 16 years I have covered it. KELEMEN: That’s Hadi Ghaemi, who

The NationalARE Feb 4 6:24 am

Fears for safety of Swedish-Iranian academic after Paris bomb plot trial

the Iranian revolutionary court system,” said Jasmin Ramsey, of the US-based Centre for Human Rights in Iran. “Sometimes… they are brought

Seeking Solace in Art – The New York Times

artist Occupation: Favorite charity: Center for Human Rights in Iran Favorite charity: Center for Human Rights in Iran Where have you ever

MSN.com Rick Gladstone  Farnaz Fassihi USA Jan 28 1:42 am

Iran Presses Biden to Restore Nuclear Deal and Drop Sanctions

of Iranian descent held in Iran, according to a list compiled by the Center for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy group. In a

Iran Angles for Advantage on Biden’s Priority List

Iranian descent held in Iran, according to a list compiled by the Center for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy group. In a

Activists say Sunni mosque foundations demolished in Iran ‘to pressure’ Sunnis

of the Baluch minority. The New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran reported in December 2020 that three Baluch prisoners had been

The Organization for World Peace Cassie Ransom USA Jan 25 2:52 pm

Iran Close to Passing New Laws Against Domestic Violence

three weeks ago. In 2018, the executive director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) said: “The Iranian authorities can take three

Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyUSA Jan 25 8:22 am

Activists Say Sunni Mosque Foundations Demolished In Iran ‘To Pressure’ Sunnis

of the Baluch minority. The New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran reported in December 2020 that three Baluch prisoners had been

Human Rights Watch USA Jan 21 11:30 am

Joint Statement: Iran should base COVID-19 vaccine decisions on science

the people of Iran. ___ Arseh Sevom ASL19 Center for Human Rights in Iran Centre for Supporters of Human Rights FEMENA Human Rights Activist 

BBC Jan 16 9:32 pm

The Instagrammers who worry Iran

rules governing personal social media use,” Jasmin Ramsey, communications director for the Center for Human Rights in Iran, told the BBC.

Daily Kos USA Jan 16 8:26 pm

WOW2: Mid-January’s Trailblazing Women and Events in Our History -2021

to media reports of diplomatic pressure. Jasmin Ramsey, communications director with the Centre for Human Rights in Iran, said, “Kylie’s

MSN Canada Karim Zidan CAN Jan 4 4:00 pm

Iran arrests family of executed wrestling champion while cleaning grave

during summer 2018 protests in the province. However, according to Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI), there is evidence that he did not

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