Iran Human Rights Documentation Center

Persian Translation of “Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Frank La Rue”, dated 16 May 2011

(25 January 2012) -- At a time when threats about increasing internet censorship and blocking of telecommunications in Iran has reached a fever pitch, it is more important than ever for Iranians to know what constitutes their right to freedom of expression under international law. ... Read more

The Parties and Associations Law Reform Plan – English Translation Now Available

The Iran Human Rights Documentation Center is pleased to announce that an English translation of the Parties and Associations Law (PAL) Reform Plan is now available. ... Read more

Internal Regulation on the Commission of Article 90 of the Constitution

The Iran Human Rights Documentation Center is pleased to release the first-ever, full-length English translation of the Internal Regulation on the Commission of Article 90 of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Constitution. ... Read more

Claim your Human Rights - IHRDC’s Evidence Collection Guide, Now on Video

In 2011, the world witnessed millions of people around the globe peacefully demanding their human rights and civil liberties. While less visible than the ... Watch video

Live Video Stream of the United Nations Human Rights Committee

The 103rd Session of the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva will review the Third Periodic Report of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Monday October 17 (3pm – 6pm) and Tuesday October 18 (10am-1pm) (Geneva time / +0200 UTC) . You can watch the session live on this page. ... Read more

Fundamentals of Freedom of Movement in Iran

Freedom of Movement is an important human right protected by Article 12 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) ... Read more

A History of United Nations Special Representatives and Rapporteurs in Iran

This chart collects UN Special Representative and Rapporteur activity in Iran since 1980. ... Read more

Shine a Light on Azadi Square

Support human rights and create your own Azadi Square in your hometown with this guide from Amnesty International. ... Read more

Rome Statute Translated

The Iran Human Rights Documentation Center Releases Persian Translation of the First Three Parts of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court ... Read more