Aug 05
Statement 1633 by the Defense of Women`s Right Committee on Femicide is a systematic crime, the result of flawed laws, violence, and injustice
Femicide is a systematic crime, the result of flawed laws, violence, and injustice
Femicide in Iran is on the rise, driven by misogynistic laws, harmful beliefs and traditions, socio-economic crises, and the lack of systematic protection for women. Yet the real numbers are significantly higher than the officially recorded cases, many of which are never even reported.
So-called “honor killings” are not just isolated individual crimes—they are the product of silence, the absence of protective laws for women, flawed legislation, and a deeply rooted patriarchal culture.
According to reports from domestic media and human rights organizations, 67 honor killings were recorded in Iran in the first quarter of the year 1404 (March, June 2025): 19 in Farvardin, 27 in Ordibehesht, and 21 from early Khordad to July 8.
Aug 05
Statement 1632 by the Asia and East Europe Region Representation on The Consequences are Undesirable, Even in the Case of Victory
The Consequences are Undesirable, Even in the Case of Victory
Iran, a country with a rich history, has always witnessed numerous wars. Regardless of their outcomes or the tendencies of the Iranian people, these wars have left irreparable marks on the body of the nation—marks that have become increasingly evident over time, especially in the decades following the eight-year Iran-Iraq war.
During that war, the Iranian government made numerous numbered threats and promises to its citizens, neglecting the fact that the people of Iran would ultimately bear the brunt of the conflict, serving effectively as human shields.
The consequences were devastating across all sectors:
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Human toll: loss of life, displacement, psychological trauma, and the disintegration of families
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Social damage: disruption of education, healthcare, justice, and security; rising violence
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Economic impact: destruction of infrastructure, recession, and widespread poverty
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Cultural harm: loss of historical heritage, promotion of a culture of violence and glorification of war
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Environmental consequences: pollution of natural resources, damage to forests, rangelands, and biodiversity
Aug 03
The Defense of Human Rights Association in Iran General Meeting Audio and Video Report-July 27, 2025
The Defense of Human Rights Association in Iran General Meeting was held on July 27, 2025 at 15:00 to Central European Time, with administration of Sonia Savarkoob and participation of delegation of human rights activists and other guests on YouTube, Application, Zoom cyberspace.
Lecturers and their lecture subjects are: 1- Farjoud Taghipour: Human Rights Violation Report and analysis in the Tir 1404, 2- Saeid Beheshti Matin: Examining the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and its Comparison with the Islamic Republic of Iran Constitution, 3- Shayan Haghverdi: Role of Social Media Bloggers on Revolution of Society, 4- Free Discussion: Right to Protest (Reactions of Government towards Protests), with participation of: Saeid Beheshti Matin, Amir Palvaneh, Mahmood Golestani, Mohammad Mohammadi, Farjoud Taghipour, Sonia Savarkoob, Nadia Mosharraf Ghahferokhi, Elaheh Azimi.
Meeting Responsible: Sonia Savarkoob
Secretary of the Meeting: Nadia Mosharraf Ghahferokhi
Voice Recording and Admins: Mahmood Golestani, Mohammad Golestanjoo
Aug 03
The Defense of Women`s Rights Committee Meeting Audio Report-July 24, 2025
The Defense of Women`s Rights Committee Meeting was held on July 24, 2025 at 15:00 to Central European Time on Clubhouse, with administration of Parvin Mohammadi Afgha, First Lecturer: Farjoud Taghipour: The Women Rights Violation Report and analysis in the Tir 1404, Second Lecturer: Shayan Haghverdi: Death Penalty, Crime or Justice?, Free Discussion: Female Prisoners, Helpless Children.
Meeting Responsible: Parvin Mohammadi Afgha
Secretary of Meeting: Shahrzad Haghverdi
Admin: Nazi Jalali
Voice Recording and Edit: Masoumeh Karimi
