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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On November 28, 2024, the United Nations Minorities Forum Arcdh highlighted; Print media and broadcast media in Iran are under the monopoly of the State or of their allies, where the interests of the nation of Azerbaijan in Iran or other minority nations are either excluded, restricted or severely controlled. …
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The discourse on human dignity and worth is commendable for cementing all human rights under the Vienna Declaration. However, policy-driven issues in the Islamic Republic of Iran are barriers against UN Declarations. Unchecked racism against minority nations together with extreme poverty can never make fertile conditions for human dignity. The …
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During the UN 57th of Human Rights Council, Ms. J Tabrizi, Director of Association for Human Rights of Azerbaijanis of Iran , highlighted significant issues affecting millions of students and communities in Iran. Official statistics reveal that 17 million students will be returning to school. However, more than 70% of …
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At the 57th regular session of the Human Rights Council, on 4 October 2024, the Arc Association for the Defence of Human Rights of Azerbaijanis of Iran (ArcDH) gave a speech focusing on the systemic racism and discrimination faced by the Azerbaijani in Iran. In a detailed statement during the …
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At the 57th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Association for the Defence of Human Rights of Azerbaijanis of Iran- “ArcDH Association” issued a strong warning about the environmental crisis caused by hazardous waste in Azerbaijan(iran). During the interactive dialogue on September 17, 2024, Arc Association expressed …
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From September 26 to December 30, a total of 507 individuals suffered extrajudicial executions during the protests that swept throughout Iran, 69 of whom were children. The number of those arrested is up to 20,000, some of whom have been sentenced to death. The nation of Azerbaijan in Iran also …
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Arcdh Arc – Association for Human Rights of Azerbaijanis of Iran "ArcDH"
