During the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York, a representative of the Association for the Human Rights of Azerbaijanis in Iran (ARCDH) delivered a speech at a side event titled “Pathways to Justice and Rights”, highlighting the situation of Azerbaijani …
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At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a statement delivered on behalf of the Association for the Human Rights of Azerbaijanis in Iran (ARCDH) highlighted serious concerns regarding possible crimes against humanity and the treatment of detainees in Iran following the January 2026 protests. In the …
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At the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held at United Nations Headquarters in New York, a statement delivered on behalf of the Association for the Defense of Human Rights of Azerbaijanis of Iran (ArcDH) drew attention to structural barriers limiting access to justice for …
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At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a statement delivered on behalf of the Azerbaijan Human Rights Association – ARC highlighted serious human rights violations in Iran following the January 2026 protests. In the statement, ARC drew attention to what it described as a violent and …
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Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll Urgent Protection Required for Human Rights Defenders, Journalists, and Other Individuals Jailed for their Writing, Expression, or Assembly, Amid Nationwide Protests and Internet Shutdown As mass repression of protests and dissent …
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This first semi-annual report by ArcDH covers documentation, advocacy, and follow-up of human rights violations against Azerbaijanis in Iran. These activities are aligned with the Association’s core mission to defend the rights of Azerbaijanis in Iran and to draw the attention of international bodies to systemic discrimination, violations of fundamental …
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Geneva, October 1, 2025 — The Association Arc has raised grave concerns about the ongoing economic and cultural marginalization of Azerbaijanis and other minority communities in Iran during the 60th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council. Speaking under Agenda Item 9 on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related …
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On Thursday, 25 September 2025 (17:00–18:00 CET, Room XI), a special panel will be held at the UN Human Rights Council – 60th Session focusing on the situation of human rights in Iran. Organized by the Association for the Defence of Human Rights of Azerbaijanis of Iran (ArcDH)
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Geneva, September 16, 2025 – In a statement delivered at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, with the presence of the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, the Association for the Human Rights of Azerbaijanis in Iran (ARCDH) …
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1. Araz Aman Zeinabad, 2. Ayaz Seifkhah, 3. Vadud Asadi, 4. Mohammad Reza Faghihi, a well-known Azerbaijani human rights lawyer 5. Taher Naghavi, an Azerbaijani lawyer 6. Mahmoud Ojaghlu, 7. Karam Mardaneh, and 8. Murtaza Parvin ArcDH has no access to the open letter, but the following text appears to …
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