In the Media: 2011
A Diplomatic Face Seeks to Counter Iran’s Critics New York Times – 19 November 2011 “He is someone who is quite often used as the diplomatic face of Iran,” said… ...
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February 3, 2013
In the Media: 2010
Canadian blogger gets bail in Iran CBC News – December 10, 2010 The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said Thursday that Derakhshan is expected back in prison in… ...
January 31, 2013
200 Journalists Demand Swift Release of Their Colleagues Arrested in Iran
Nearly 200 Iranian journalists inside and outside Iran signed a statement, objecting to the widespread arrests of fellow journalists which began on Sunday, January 27 and has continued this week…. ...
January 28, 2013
Massive Arrests of Journalists in Tehran After Prosecutor Hints “Mouthpiece of Enemy”
Security forces raided editorial rooms of Tehran-based newspapers and publications Bahar, Shargh, Arman, Etemad, and Aseman Weekly, and arrested several journalists who worked there. According to reports, the forces entered… ...
January 3, 2013
Solitary Confinement Cause of Soltani’s Illnesses, Says Daughter
In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, the daughter of Abdolfattah Soltani said that her father was hospitalized two weeks ago, following a deterioration in… ...
October 3, 2012
Mohammad Ali Dadkhah Refuses to Make TV Confessions, Starts 9-Year Prison Sentence
Human rights lawyer and activist Mohammad Ali Dadkhah, who was under pressure to provide televised confessions against the Defenders of Human Rights Center, commenced his nine-year prison sentence at Evin… ...
August 25, 2012
IRGC Forces Stormed Earthquake Relief Camp, Confiscated Goods, Arrested Volunteers
At midnight on August 23, security and IRGC forces attacked a relief camp set up to help earthquake victims in Eastern Azerbaijan. Thirty five volunteer students and relief workers who… ...
July 20, 2012
Narges Mohammadi Hospitalized in Prison
…where she has been hospitalized in their Neurology Department. These are all sources of concern for us,” said Mohammadi’s husband. “We demand that Narges be allowed to have visitors and… ...
July 12, 2012
Officials Should Stop Denying the Existence of Political Prisoners
(July 12, 2012) Iranian officials should cease spreading lies and disinformation about the existence of political prisoners as they are simultaneously imprisoning hundreds for exercising their legal rights, the International… ...
June 22, 2012
Activist Imprisoned with Drug Trafficker Inmates In Zanjan
Taghi Rahmani, husband of imprisoned human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that at his wife’s last visit with her family, a stammering… ...
June 8, 2012
Cartoon 7: Chains and Pains (For Narges Mohammadi)
Narges Mohammadi, a human rights lawyer and deputy director of the Defenders of Human Rights Center, began a six-year sentence on 22 April 2012 for “assembly and collusion against national… ...
May 14, 2012
“Confess on TV or Go to Prison,” Authorities Tell Dadkhah
Human rights lawyer Mohammad Ali Dadkhah told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that he has been under immense pressure during recent days to make false televised confessions…. ...
May 7, 2012
UN STATEMENT: Independent UN Experts Urge Iran to Ensure Protection for Rights Defenders
In a statement released today, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran Ahmed Shaheed, Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders Margaret Sekaggya, and Special Rapporteur on the… ...
April 24, 2012
Narges Mohammadi in Undisclosed Location
Prominent human rights defender Narges Mohammadi was arrested this Sunday and is currently in an unknown location. In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Mohammadi’s… ...
March 21, 2012
“I Am Not a Criminal. I Will Not Request Pardon,” Says Narges Mohammadi
Narges Mohammadi, the deputy director of the Defenders of Human Rights Center (DHRC) who was sentenced to six years in prison on 5 March by an appeals court, told the… ...
March 12, 2012
Special Rapporteur Receives Widespread Support in Human Rights Council
Iranian Delegate Responds Angrily Without Addressing Report’s Content Head of Iran’s Human Rights Council Mohammad Javad Larijani delivers his opening statements at today’s Human Rights Council (Reporting… ...
March 7, 2012
UN Report Documents “Striking Pattern of Violations”
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran today welcomed the comprehensive report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran,… ...
December 31, 2011
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September 28, 2011
Narges Mohammadi’s Reaction to Her Conviction for Human Rights Activities
Member of the Defenders of Human Rights Center and Nationalist-Religious activist Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Tehran court. In an interview with the International… ...
April 18, 2011
Weekly Rights Podcast 24
…dismissed from his position due to his human rights work; Maz Jobrani sends a birthday message to imprisoned student activist Bahareh Hedayat; Iranian authorities have blocked Narges Mohammadi from contacting… ...
April 7, 2011
No Visits, Phone Calls, or Information Says Wife of Political Prisoner
In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Narges Mohammadi, the wife of author and political activist Taghi Rahmani expressed concern about her husband’s conditions. “Taghi… ...
March 7, 2011
Activist’s Hospital Records Stolen: “I Am Fearful For My Life; I Am Under Psychological Pressure From Security Forces”
Following news that security forces stole Narges Mohammadi’s medical records, she spoke the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran about her concerns after being informed of the news. “They… ...
March 4, 2011
Freedom of Expression and Association – Distortion & Disinformation
Despite Larijani’s assertions, authorities routinely suppress free speech, undermine press freedom, and punish public criticism of the government and high-ranking state officials. Dozens of newspapers and websites have been banned… ...
February 11, 2011
Government Tightens Grip to Prevent Planned Demonstration on Monday
(11 February 2011) The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran called for the immediate release of dozens of journalists and dissidents who have been arbitrarily detained in an apparent… ...
February 10, 2011
Activist’s Wife Hospitalized After His Arrest
…after her son’s arrest, his wife Narges Mohammadi had to be hospitalized. “I came [to Tehran] from Qazvin this morning to look after my son’s children. Taghi’s wife’s health deteriorated… ...