Arcdh Arc – Association for Human Rights of Azerbaijanis of Iran "ArcDH"

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 …

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 …

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 …

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)  

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) …

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 …

On 6 May 2025, the Association for the Defense of Human Rights of Azerbaijanis of Iran (ArcDH) attended the Special Meeting on Artificial Intelligence, centered on using AI to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). In his opening remarks, ECOSOC …

Geneva, March 27, 2025 – During the 58th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Jale Tabrizi, director of the Azerbaijan Human Rights Society of Iran (*ARCDH*), addressed the ongoing racial discrimination against Azerbaijani Turks in Iran. In her speech, Tabrizi highlighted the systematic exclusion of Azerbaijani Turks …

Geneva, March 20, 2025 – The 58th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UN HRC) witnessed a strong call for action against discrimination and inequality faced by women from minority nations in Iran. The Association for Human Rights of Azerbaijanis of Iran (ArcDH) highlighted systemic barriers restricting …

The Association for Human Rights of Azerbaijanis of Iran (ArcDH) raised concerns about the critical economic and social situation of Azerbaijanis in Iran during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council. ArcDH reported that, according to statistics, at least 30% of the Azerbaijani population in Iran lives in …