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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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 …
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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, …
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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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UN Minority Forum: Ehsan Hosseinzadeh on Discrimination Against Azerbaijanis of Iran and the Erasure of Their Culture in Public Spaces Statement of Ehsan Hosseinzadeh For the 17th Session of the UN Minority Forum Due to the assimilation policy of the Islamic Republic, presence of Azerbaijanis of Iran in public space …
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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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For the 17th Session of the UN Minority Forum Imposing a single language and prohibiting populations from speaking their mother tongue is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes. This refusal to respect fundamental rights, including the right to speak one’s language, is a true form of tyranny. The term *glottophagy*, modeled …
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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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Mrs. Soheila Rahimi;Discrimination against Azerbaijanis women in Iran.Human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran With a focus on discrimination against minority nation .UN side event HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 57th SESSION DATE: MONDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER 2024 TIME: 12:00 – 13:00 LOCATION: SALLE XXV, UN, PALAS DES NATIONS IM GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
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Arcdh Arc – Association for Human Rights of Azerbaijanis of Iran "ArcDH"
