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Alipour Family Faces Continuing Detentions and Abuse in Iran
Read more: Alipour Family Faces Continuing Detentions and Abuse in IranThe Alipour family faces renewed scrutiny after the execution of Babak Alipour. His father and brother reportedly remain detained, while allegations of mistreatment and unanswered questions about other relatives raise further serious human rights concerns.
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Gender Gap in Iran Remains Among World’s Widest Despite Education Gains
Read more: Gender Gap in Iran Remains Among World’s Widest Despite Education GainsThe gender gap in Iran remains severe despite high educational parity. New coverage of World Economic Forum findings highlights major inequalities in women’s employment, earnings, and political representation, with Iran ranked 144th globally in 2026.
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Medical Care for Female Prisoners in Iran Raises Serious Concerns
Read more: Medical Care for Female Prisoners in Iran Raises Serious ConcernsConcerns have arisen regarding inadequate medical care for female prisoners in Iran, with three women suffering from severe health issues being denied necessary treatment. These cases underscore a significant human rights issue, highlighting the urgent need for timely medical attention and accountability.
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5K Run Unites Communities To Stop Executions in Iran
Read more: 5K Run Unites Communities To Stop Executions in IranOn 10 October 2026, AWYAF organised a 5K run in London, alongside similar events in eight cities worldwide, to mark the World Day Against the Death Penalty and raise awareness about executions in Iran.
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Gohardasht Prison Demolition Raises Concerns Over 1988 Massacre Evidence
Read more: Gohardasht Prison Demolition Raises Concerns Over 1988 Massacre EvidenceThe demolition of Gohardasht Prison in Iran raises serious concerns over the destruction of evidence linked to the 1988 massacre of political prisoners, threatening historical memory, victims’ rights, and future efforts towards justice and accountability.
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British Parliamentarians and Experts Discuss Road to Democratic Change in Iran
Read more: British Parliamentarians and Experts Discuss Road to Democratic Change in IranBritish parliamentarians, legal experts, academics and Iranian community representatives gathered at Portcullis House in Westminster on September 9, 2026, for a conference titled The Road to a Free Iran: Human Rights, Accountability and Democratic Change. The meeting focused on executions, political repression, accountability for human rights violations and the prospects for democratic change led by…
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UK Government Proscribe the IRGC on the List of Terrorist Organisations
Read more: UK Government Proscribe the IRGC on the List of Terrorist OrganisationsThe UK Government has announced the proscription of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under the new National Security (State Threats) Act 2026. The move makes it a criminal offence to work for, support, or benefit the IRGC in the UK, with serious penalties for those involved.
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Over 300 International Experts Call for Urgent UN Action to Stop Executions in Iran
Read more: Over 300 International Experts Call for Urgent UN Action to Stop Executions in IranMore than 300 prominent international legal experts, human rights defenders, and Nobel laureates have issued a joint open letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, warning of a sharp escalation in executions in Iran and an emerging pattern of atrocity crimes. The signatories—including former UN officials, international court presidents, and leading jurists—state that Iranian authorities are…
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Students Protest over Imposed Academic Mandates Across Multiple Cities
Read more: Students Protest over Imposed Academic Mandates Across Multiple CitiesA large group of Master’s and Ph.D. students from Islamic Azad University, with a notably strong presence of female students, staged a protest outside the university’s central headquarters in Tehran on 22 June. They opposed the authorities’ sudden decision to hold final examinations in person. In response to the growing demonstrations, university officials announced a…