IOPHR’s Statement regarding the Russian military invasion of Ukraine
It is now more than six weeks since the Russian military invaded the beleaguered country of Ukraine and caused nothing but numerous war crimes, violations of the laws of war, rape and looting of civilian property. During this time, the...
The IOPHR calls on the European Union and European governments negotiating with Iran, for the immediate and unconditional release of all dual nationals held hostage in Iran, prior to the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCOPA) agreement.
With the finalization of the negotiations on the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCOPA) in Vienna, reports indicate that the American negotiating party, in this round of negotiations, is seeking the immediate and...
IOPHR members speak out against ongoing death threats as the situation worsens
Following from our previous press release regarding renewed death threats towards IOPHR Founder, Dr Seyed Azmayesh, and IOPHR Political Analyst, Vahid Beheshti, made by security agents of the Islamic Republic of Iran, members of IOPHR are...
Open Letter from IOPHR to Mr. Joseph Borrell, regarding EU’s human rights responsibilities in relation to the inhuman actions of the Islamic Republic of Iran
The open letter from of the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR) to the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy And Vice-President of the European Commission, Mr. Joseph...
IOPHR’s Statement regarding the Russian military invasion of Ukraine
It is now more than six weeks since the Russian military invaded the beleaguered country of Ukraine and caused nothing but numerous war crimes, violations of the laws of war, rape and looting of civilian property. During this time, the Ukrainian government and its...
IOPHR’s statement regarding the missile attack of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards on the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan
Terrified by the emergence of a democratic and federal system committed to the fundamental principles of human rights near its western borders, Tehran's religious leaders by their recent attack are trying to destabilize Iraq. All in the hope that by attacking a system...
The IOPHR calls on the European Union and European governments negotiating with Iran, for the immediate and unconditional release of all dual nationals held hostage in Iran, prior to the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCOPA) agreement.
With the finalization of the negotiations on the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCOPA) in Vienna, reports indicate that the American negotiating party, in this round of negotiations, is seeking the immediate and unconditional release of...
IOPHR’s Statement regarding the Russian military invasion of Ukraine
It is now more than six weeks since the Russian military invaded the beleaguered country of Ukraine and caused nothing but numerous war crimes, violations of the laws of war, rape and looting of civilian property. During this time, the Ukrainian government and its...
IOPHR’s statement regarding the missile attack of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards on the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan
Terrified by the emergence of a democratic and federal system committed to the fundamental principles of human rights near its western borders, Tehran's religious leaders by their recent attack are trying to destabilize Iraq. All in the hope that by attacking a system...
IOPHR’s statement regarding the renewed death threats by the security elements of the Islamic Republic of Iran against the life of Dr. Seyed Mostafa Azmayesh and his family
As mentioned in previous statements of this association, the instructive and anti-superstitious activities of Dr. Seyed Mostafa Azmayesh, who is a human rights activist, Islamologist, prominent jurist and an educator of Sufism and spirituality, has once again been...
IOPHR’s Statement regarding the Death of Baktash Abtin
Two years ago, IOPHR in an open letter dated March 10, 2020 to the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, highlighted the criminal plan of the Islamic Republic to exploit the dangerous situation caused by the spread of Covid-19 virus. This...
IOPHR Statement regarding the condemnation of the execution of Mr. Heidar Ghorbani
According to reports, Mr. Heidar Ghorbani, a Kurdish political prisoner awaiting trial, was executed on the morning of Sunday, December 19th 2021, without prior notice to himself nor to his family. The execution of Mr. Heidar Ghorbani was carried out despite the fact...
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The approach of IOPHR is based on research, education and social participation. We organize a series of academic conferences, research-based panels, publications and cultural events, that are aimed at facilitating an open dialogue within communities, highlighting core issues that threaten human rights in a democratic society, and formulating systematic and sustainable solutions. We embrace socio-cultural diversity and strongly encourage community involvement.
IOPHR’s Statement regarding the Russian military invasion of Ukraine
It is now more than six weeks since the Russian military invaded the beleaguered country of Ukraine and caused nothing but numerous war crimes, violations of the laws of war, rape and looting of civilian property. During this time, the Ukrainian government and its...
IOPHR’s statement regarding the missile attack of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards on the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan
Terrified by the emergence of a democratic and federal system committed to the fundamental principles of human rights near its western borders, Tehran's religious leaders by their recent attack are trying to destabilize Iraq. All in the hope that by attacking a system...
IOPHR Statement regarding the continued illegal Detention of Ms. Narges Mohammadi
It has been more than ten days since the illegal detention of Ms. Narges Mohammadi, the Vice President of the Defenders of Human Rights Centre and the Chair of the Women's Committee Centre. Ms. Narges Mohammadi was arrested during the commemoration of the second anniversary of the assassination of...
IOPHR’s statement regarding the failed kidnapping of Ms. Alinejad by agents of the Islamic Republic of Iran
The regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran, from the very first days of its establishment, has consistently attempted to eliminate its opponents inside and outside the country, by measures such as assassinations, kidnappings and executions. According to some statistics, at least more than three...
International Governments Have Condemned the Death Threats made Against IOPHR Founder and Members
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) responds to the threats made against Dr. Seyed Mostafa Azmayesh and his colleagues in Europe. The USCIRF has responded on Twitter to the threats posed to the life of Dr. Seyed Mostafa Azmayesh, the director of the IOPHR and...
IOPHR’s statement regarding the renewed death threats by the security elements of the Islamic Republic of Iran against the life of Dr. Seyed Mostafa Azmayesh and his family
As mentioned in previous statements of this association, the instructive and anti-superstitious activities of Dr. Seyed Mostafa Azmayesh, who is a human rights activist, Islamologist, prominent jurist and an educator of Sufism and spirituality, has once again been subject of blatant...
OUR VALUES
IOPHR is a research-based organization, campaigning for social reform and preservation of human rights for all. Our foundational values are equality, equity, mutual respect, peace and inclusivity. Our work is aimed towards upholding the democratic values of secularism, fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, and the rule of law.
Sex Slavery, Human Trafficking By Iran’s Ruling Regime Must Be Exposed
By: Hamid Gharagozloo, Op-ed Contributor as posted in Christianpost.com According to the reports of multiple international organizations, Iran is one of the primary sources and points of exchange – both in terms of import and export – of human trafficking...
UN strongly condemns execution of Navid Afkari
Five United Nations human rights experts and special rapporteurs have strongly condemned the execution of Navid Afkari on this past Saturday in Iran. National wrestling champion, Navid Afkari was arrested at a popular demonstration, along with his two brothers, who...
Systemic Massacre and Genocide by the Iranian Judiciary
IOPHR decries the lack of independence of Iran’s judiciary, and its collaborations in human right violations of the Iranian Regime, despite the provisions within the Iranian Constitution requiring the Judiciary to uphold individual and social rights. Especially, as...
Mullahs and the Chinese Communist Party, an unholy alliance
by Hamid Gharagozloo, representative of the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR) in Washington, D.C. What has happened to Iran over the past four decades? Back in 1976, Iran was at the height of its glory after nearly two centuries. As a close...
Khamenei’s final act: international complicity (Part 2)
Christianpost.com Hamid Gharagozloo This is the second of a two-part article examining Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime. The U.S. Approach toward the Mullahs — President Obama Unfortunately, President Obama decided to take a...
Khamenei’s final act: Persecuting Iran’s religious minorities (Part 1)
Christianpost.com Hamid Ghargozloo The recent disturbing rise of violent acts against religious minorities in Iran — the internal exiles and transfers of Gonabadi Sufis to COVID-19 infested wards of prisons, the burning of a Christian cemetery, setting fire to...
How Iran’s Khamenei is exploiting COVID-19
Published on Christianpost.com By: Hamid Gharagozloo The vicious oppression of the Muslim population in China is known the world over. Today, there are about 1.8 million Weegers in internment/concentration camps in China. With such an oppressive policy toward its...
Event 12 July at IRFSummit2021 “Hate Propaganda in Iran”
This year’s side event titled “Hate Propaganda In Iran” hosted by IOPHR, Baha’is of the United States, and the IRF RoundTable was held on Monday 12th July 2021 at 11 am EST (Washington D.C.), 4 pm GMT (London), 5 pm GMT+1 (Berlin) at the IRFSummit2021. Fore full video...
Event: The State Of Human Rights In Iran by National Press Club
US Representative of IOPHR, Hamid Gharagozloo, was one of the speakers at the 30th June event "The State of Human Rights in Iran: Live Reports from Iran by Eyewitnesses & Experts" which was organised by National Press Club and held in Washington D.C. The full...