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UK, EU and 31 Countries Condemn Executions and Death Penalty in Iran

2026-08-24T10:15:05+00:00August 24th, 2026|Human Rights News|

The United Kingdom, the European Union and 31 countries issued a joint statement on 12 August 2026 condemning the ongoing executions of protesters and the use of the death penalty in Iran, and calling for an immediate end to capital [...]

Urgent International Action: Halt Executions of 12 Isfahan Protesters

2026-07-27T18:03:10+00:00July 27th, 2026|Human Rights In Iran|

With the escalation of international crises and the deep economic deadlock in Iran—which fosters broader popular protests—the Islamic Republic has accelerated its execution machine to institutionalize repression and terror across society. The regime attempts to guarantee its survival by tightening [...]

Death-Row Cases in Iran: Three Young Protesters in the Pakdasht Mosque Case at Risk of Execution

2026-07-27T01:56:08+00:00July 27th, 2026|Human Rights In Iran|

During the crackdown on the protests of December 2025–January 2026 and the judicial handling of political and national-security cases, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s judiciary, called on judicial officials to expedite proceedings, issue judgments and enforce sentences. [...]

British Couple’s Hunger Strike in Evin Prison Sparks Global Outcry Over Iran’s Hostage Diplomacy

2026-07-09T15:37:13+00:00July 9th, 2026|Human Rights News|

Detaining foreign and dual nationals to use as bargaining chips is one of the most disturbing tactics associated with Iran's human rights record. A British couple's deteriorating health behind the walls of Evin Prison is now bringing renewed international attention [...]

Urgent: Political Prisoner Arghavan_Fallahi, 25, has been sentenced to death in Iran.

2026-07-04T06:24:48+00:00July 4th, 2026|Human Rights News|

The verdict was issued by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court and was communicated to Arghavan Fallahi through her lawyer on 1 July 2026. Be her voice. Background Arghavan Fallahi was arrested for a second time on 25 January [...]

“Silence is the worst thing”: UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, Mai Sato, issues an urgent warning.

2026-07-01T12:09:34+00:00July 1st, 2026|Human Rights News|

Mai Sato, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Iran, has urged the international community not to overlook the Iranian people as diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran continue. She warned that remaining silent [...]

UN Human Rights Chief Calls for an Immediate End to Repression and Executions in Iran May 2026

2026-06-14T08:28:57+00:00June 14th, 2026|International|

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for an immediate end to repression, arbitrary arrests, and executions in Iran, expressing serious concern over the country’s deteriorating human rights situation. The statement highlights concerns over the growing number [...]

European Parliament Calls for Stronger Action Against Repression and Executions in Iran May 2026

2026-06-14T08:26:54+00:00June 14th, 2026|Uncategorized|

The European Parliament has adopted a strong resolution condemning ongoing repression, executions, and human rights violations in Iran, while calling for more effective international action to hold those responsible accountable. Members of the European Parliament expressed concern over the increasing [...]

Voices Against the Death Penalty: The “No to Executions Tuesdays” Campaign 26 May 2026

2026-06-14T08:20:45+00:00June 14th, 2026|Human Rights In Iran|

In the 122nd week of the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign, political prisoners in 56 prisons across Iran launched another hunger strike on 26 May 2026 in protest against executions and ongoing repression. What began as a prison-led initiative has [...]

Children at Risk: Growing Concerns Over Juvenile Death Sentences in Iran May 2026

2026-06-14T08:18:54+00:00June 14th, 2026|Human Rights In Iran|

Human rights organisations have expressed increasing concern over the continued use of the death penalty against individuals accused of crimes committed while they were under the age of 18. Despite international legal standards prohibiting the execution of juvenile offenders, Iran [...]

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