August 7, 2018
Ibn Sina, the 10th century Persian philosopher, physician, astronomer, and writer, gets his own Google Doodle.
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August 7, 2018
We're taking a break from the political heat and the summer's heat with a look at Iran's frozen delights.
July 31, 2018
We urge all activists and organizations with a focus on Iran to take the time to understand the impact of the US political posturing and the Iranian government’s response on the actual people inside of the county and from the perspective of Iran’s history and current climate. Our era is one that requires great strength in resisting authoritarian ideas that come couched in the language of freedom, security, and democracy. This is a time to hold firm to the values of human rights without forgetting the people who are caught up in a political conflict that they cannot control.
July 9, 2018
Arseh Sevom joins others in congratulating Professor Javaid Rehman on his appointment as UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran. This is a big responsibility and we are certain he is up to the task.
May 9, 2018
What can Iran expect from new US sanctions? No one is sure yet. This throwback looks at how past sanctions impacted Iranian society.
February 12, 2018
In 2017, Kenya’s courts made history when they sided with opposition protests concerning flawed election proceedings favoring the incumbent. A new election was called for and held. The court decision was a landmark for the support of democracy. The result of that decision? Well that’s another story…
February 12, 2018
We celebrate the courage of human rights defender Asma Jahangir even as we mourn her death.
January 8, 2018
"You’ve turned as all into beggars...We don’t need this revolution. We hate the clerics."
January 7, 2018
"If I were not in prison, I would be in front of Parliament every day that the budget bill was under discussion. The members of parliament need to know that they are accountable to the people, that they represent the people, and that the eyes of the people are upon them."