Prominent detained Iranian human rights lawyer, Nasrin Sotoudeh, faces up to 34 years in prison and 148 lashes, after two grossly unfair trials. The charges against her stem solely from her peaceful human rights work, including her defence of women […]
Category: Features
Iran: Release eight wildlife conservationists following unfair trial on trumped-up spying charges
5 March 2019, 16:51 UTC Wildlife conservationists in Iran who have been accused of espionage after using cameras to track endangered species could face the death penalty or more than a decade in prison, said Amnesty International, ahead of a […]
The third round of teacher strikes began in Iran
Sunday 3 March 2019 Teachers on strike at the school gate , Marivan, West Iran As previously was announced teachers in different regions across Iran joined a national strike in defence of their pay and conditions of service and refused […]
Trade union solidarity is vital for the success of our campaign
Support human and democratic rights – including women’s rights and trade union rights – in Iran; Support CODIR! UNISON is one of the most active trade unions in Britain that promotes the campaign for peace, as well as human and […]
CODIR CAMPAIGNS AGAINST DEATH PENALTY IN IRAN! ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY IN IRAN!
1 March is the day to campaign globally against death penalty. There was a march and rally in Brussels (Belgium) on 1 March in which hundreds of people participated. Courts in Islamic Republic of Iran continued to imposed death sentences […]
Systematic violation of human rights in Iran
IRAN Islamic Republic of Iran Head of state: Sayed Ali Khamenei Head of government: Hassan Rouhani The human rights situation in Iran severely deteriorated. The authorities suppressed the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly, as well as […]
The last total revolution turns 40
The Iranian revolution was the last grand illusion of the 20th century. by Hamid Dabashi I can close my eyes and hear the chants: “Marg bar fascism! Marg bar fascism!” It was a fine summer day in July 1979. I […]
Remembering the ‘Iranian Spring’ of 1979 — Before the Ayatollahs Took Over
By Mahmood Delkhasteh LONDON — The most dramatic moment of the 1979 Iranian revolution was Black Friday. Within a few days, the Shah was shaken by two subsequent mass demonstrations against his regime and, in order to prevent a third one, declared […]
Britain Trade Unions call for an immediate end to repression in Iran
In response to a call by Amnesty International for the immediate release of Esmail Bakhshi and Sepideh Gholian from prison, representatives of the British trade union movement – including the TUC, UNISON, the International Transport Federation, NASUWT and UCU – joined […]
Labor Activist Ali Nejati Denied Medical Treatment Against Doctor’s Orders
Petition Signed by 800 People Calls on Iran to Release Striking Haft Tappeh Workers Detained labor rights activist Ali Nejati is being denied medical treatment for heart disease and kidney and prostate problems in Shush Prison in the city of […]