The increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran
European Parliament resolution of 28 November 2024 on the increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran (2024/2951(RSP))
How Iran Sees the Path to Peace
The Islamic Republic Is Open to Negotiations—Including With America
Press release – Solidarity organisation calls on support for Iranian oil and gas workers
28th November 2024 For immediate use The Committee for the Defence of Iranian People’s Rights (CODIR) is calling upon trade unions in Britain to mobilise support for oil and gas workers in Iran demanding fair treatment in their wage demands. […]
Press release – Solidarity organisation condemns death sentences for women in Iran
19th November 2024 – For immediate use The Committee for the Defence of the Iranian People’s Rights (CODIR) has condemned the death sentence handed to Iranian-Kurdish activist and political prisoner, Ms. Varishe Moradi, by the regime in Iran. Moradi has […]
CODIR joins calls for the stay of execution of Varishe Moradi and other women political prisoners in Iran
News of the death sentence handed to Iranian-Kurdish activist and political prisoner, Ms. Varishe Moradi, has triggered a wave of revulsion among the restive progressive and freedom-loving forces in Iran. Following the publication of this grim news, a wide campaign […]
March 1st, 2024 
Factbox-Key facts about Iran’s elections on Friday
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranians will vote in a parliamentary election on March 1 seen as a litmus test of the clerical establishment’s popularity amid growing discontent over economic, political and social strains. Iran’s clerical rulers are seeking a big turnout […]
Iran elections: First polls held since 2022 nationwide protests
By Farnoosh Amirshahi The first elections in Iran since the nationwide anti-government protests of 2022 take place on Friday. There will be two separate polls: one for members of parliament and the other for members of the Assembly of Experts, […]
Vast majority of Iranians want a secular government, poll reveals
Story by Melanie Swan Iran begins first election campaign since 2022 mass protests An Iranian government secret opinion poll has revealed that 73 per cent of those participated said they support secularism Almost three-quarters of Iranians want a secular government […]
CODIR Bulletin Winter 2024 is published!
CODIR has published a bulletin. The bulletin covers the following: . Please click here to view.
Steel workers of INSIG – Ahvaz have resumed their strike!
According to the Telegram channel of “The Independent Voice of the Workers at the National Steel Group”, this morning, Monday February 12, 2024, a group of workers of Iran National Steel Industrial Group (INSIG) staged a protest by halting the […]
Iran marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution as tensions grip the wider Middle East
Iran marked Sunday the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution amid tensions gripping the wider Middle East over Israel’s continued war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Thousands of Iranians marched through major streets and squares decorated with flags, balloons and banners with […]
Iranian workers pause strike as employer pledges to meet demands
6 February, 2024After suspending their strike and then going back on it due to failed promises, Iranian steel workers have again suspended the strike after employers have committed to their demands, which include alignment of salaries with other steel companies, implementation of a job classification plan and […]
The European Parliament on 8 February 2024, adopted a resolution condemning the continued executions in Iran!
European Parliament resolution on the increased number of executions in Iran, in particular the case of Mohammad Ghobadlou (2024/2551(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to Rules 144(5) and 132(4) of its Rules of Procedure, A. whereas over 800 individuals were executed […]
Solidarity with the activists and members of the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations (CCITTA)
CCITTA, founded in 2002, is an association of teachers’ organizations and employees of the Ministry of Education in Iran, which in its constitution declares itself as a non-political and non-profit trade association. Its goal is to create coordination, cohesion, and […]
CODIR Calls for stay of Execution of Nayeb Askari!
Political prisoner Nayeb Askari faces execution in Orumiyeh Central Prison on trumped-up charges based on confessions obtained through sustained and inhumane tortures. HRANA (Human Rights News Agency) reported on 2 February that Nayeb (Naeb) Askari, held in Orumiyeh Central Prison, […]
