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 …
Read More »Human Rights in Iran – United Nations HRC 60th Session
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)
Read More »ArcDH at UN Human Rights Council: Drying of Lake Urmia a Symbol of Iranian Authorities’ Mismanagement and Human Rights Violations
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) …
Read More »Azerbaijani Prisoners Urge Iran’s President Pezeshkian to Stop Case Fabrications Against Activists
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 …
Read More »ArcDH Participates in UN ECOSOC Special Meeting in New York on AI and Sustainable Development
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 …
Read More »Jale Tabrizi Calls for an End to Discrimination Against Azerbaijanis at UNHRC
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 …
Read More »Human Rights Council Session Addresses Discrimination Against Azerbaijani and Other Minority Women in Iran
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 …
Read More »ArcDH Warns the UN Human Rights Council About the Dire Situation of Azerbaijanis in Iran
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 …
Read More »Report from the ArcDH Association reveals the ongoing persecution of Azerbaijani activists in Iran
Azerbaijan Human Rights Association (ArcDH) reveals the ongoing persecution of Azerbaijani activists in Iran. From arbitrary detentions to harsh prison sentences, the Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on those advocating for ethnic minority rights. The report, submitted to the UN for consideration in the upcoming Human Rights Council meeting, …
Read More »Ms. Jaleh Tabrizi, Director of (ArcDH), on the Occasion of Human Rights Day
According to the Association for Human Rights of Azerbaijanis of Iran (ArcDH), on December 10, 2024, coinciding with Human Rights Day, Ms. Jaleh Tabrizi released a video message on her X account, stating: “After the atrocities of World War II, peace-loving people established Human Rights Day for future generations. This …
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