Statement 1670 by Defense of the Rights of Child and Adolescent Committee on Iranian Children: Victims of Structural Poverty

Iranian Children: Victims of Structural Poverty

Despite the recent World Day Against Child Labor, thousands of children in Iran, contrary to human rights standards and international commitments, remain deprived of fundamental rights such as education, health, security, welfare, and human development. Child labor is not merely a social harm; it is a clear violation of human rights and human dignity, depriving children of their basic rights.

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Statement 1669 by Defense of Art and Artist Committee on Art Under the Shadow of Repression: From Prison to the Forced Silence of Iranian Artists

Art Under the Shadow of Repression: From Prison to the Forced Silence of Iranian Artists

In recent years, art in Iran has transformed from a medium of creation into a platform for expressing pain, protest, mourning, and demanding freedom. As a result, many artists—including actors, directors, musicians, photographers, and writers—have faced arrest, imprisonment, security pressures, professional restrictions, and financial losses.

Imprisoned Artists

According to reports by human rights organizations, during the nationwide protests in Iran, a significant number of artists were arrested; many of these arrests coincided with internet shutdowns and raids by security forces on their homes. The theater community was among the first groups to face this wave of arrests, with several actors, directors, and writers being detained or prosecuted. Among them, the case of Hossein Mohammadi, a theater actor, raised widespread concerns regarding fair trial procedures due to heavy charges, lack of access to a lawyer of his choice, and the presence of a court-appointed lawyer.

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The 725th Program of Internet Radio of the Defense of Human Rights Association in Iran

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The Defense of Human Rights Association in Iran General Meeting-August 16, 2026

The Defense of Human Rights Association in Iran holds

Speech, Discussion, Question and Answer

Speakers and Topics:

  • Akbar Mohammadiyan: Examining the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and its Comparison with the Islamic Republic of Iran Constitution
  • Dr. Ali Shafie: The Psychology of Self-Confidence
  • Milad Behzadi: Book Introduction: A Happy Death by Albert Camus

Opinion Exchange, Questions, Answer at the end of each Session

  • Free Discussion:

Let Us not Forget Our Right (Right to Social Security)

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The Defense of Work and Worker Rights Committee Special Meeting-August 13, 2026

The Defense of Work and Worker Rights Committee holds

Speech, Discussion, Question and Answer

Speakers and Topics:

  • Atiyeh Kalati Fariman: World Photography Day
  • Amirhossein Salehi Fashami: Examining the 19th Article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and its Comparison with the Islamic Republic of Iran Constitution
  • Esmat Rahmati Farimani: Book Introduction: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Opinion Exchange, Questions, Answer at the end of each Session

  • Free Discussion:

Don’t Forget Our Right (Layoffs and the Workers’ Economy)

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The Defense of Environment Committee Special Meeting-August 14, 2026

The Defense of Environment Committee

Speech, Discussion, Question and Answer

Speakers and Topics:

  • Milad Behzadi: Examining the Convention to Combat Desertification, and its Comparison with the Islamic Republic of Iran Constitution
  • Maryam Javadi: Assessment of Land Subsidence
  • Atiyeh Kalati: Book Introduction: Nobody by Han Nolan

Opinion Exchange, Questions, Answer at the end of each Session

  • Free Discussion:

Let Us not Forget Our Right (Drought in Iran)

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The 724th Program of Internet Radio of the Defense of Human Rights Association in Iran

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The Defense of Human Rights Association in Iran General Meeting-August 9, 2026

The Defense of Human Rights Association in Iran holds

Speech, Discussion, Question and Answer

Speakers and Topics:

  • Mehri Imani: Examining the International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages, and its Comparison with the Islamic Republic of Iran Constitution
  • Salman Ghorbani: Iran’s Share of the Caspian Sea
  • Sepideh Hoseini Saber: Book Introduction: King in Black by Houshang Golshiri

Opinion Exchange, Questions, Answer at the end of each Session

  • Free Discussion:

Let Us not Forget Our Right (Right to Democracy)

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Followers of Religions Rights Violation Statistical Report-July 2026

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The Art and Artist Rights Violation Statistical Report-July 2026

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