Human Rights

HCHR denounces US suggestion over Iran's blocked assets

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) –The High Council of Human Rights (HCHR) has strongly condemned remarks by the US secretary of treasury suggesting Iran’s blocked assets could be used to make up for some of Washington’s regional allies for damage caused in war.

Iran slams intl. community selective approach to human rights

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iran has lashed out at international community’s selective approach to the human rights and accountability, stressing Iran had been treated as a respondent rather than a victim one year after 2025 US-Israeli war of aggression.

Iran blasts Israel irresponsible act to UN violence blacklist

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has condemned Israel’s “irresponsible reaction” to being placed on the United Nations blacklist of perpetrators of sexual violence in armed conflict.

Handala leaks identities of 69 Israeli officers

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The cyber group “Handala” announced it has leaked the personal data of 69 Israeli naval officers involved in the recent attack on the global “Sumud” convoy.

Iran’s rights body denounces Bahrain’s citizenship annulment

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has strongly condemned Bahrain’s decision to revoke the citizenship of 69 people, calling the move an “illegal and arbitrary” act amounting to “collective punishment” against civilians.

Iran forwards evidence of US-Israeli attacks on civilians

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society said that documentation of American-Israeli attacks on civilian targets has been submitted to international bodies.

Attack on Minab School blatant violation of international law

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei has described the US deadly attack on a school in Minab a serious violation of international law.

Iran rejects UNHRC res. as invalid, politically motivated

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN Office in Geneva, rejected the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution as politically motivated and null and void.

Iran not to give in to foreign pressures: Bahraini at UNHRC

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Ali Bahraini, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, says that Iran will not give in to pressures by Western countries that seek to accuse Iran over recent riots.

Iran FM Araghchi slams hypocrisy of German chancellor

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly lashed out at Germany, saying that Berlin was “the worst placed” to speak on human rights due to years of “blatant double standards.”

HTS imposes night curfew in Latakia after protests

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Syrian HTS-led authorities have imposed an overnight curfew in the port city of Latakia after attacks in predominantly Alawite neighborhoods yesterday.

Tehran denounces Canada sanctions against Iranian authorities

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – An official at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Canada’s sanctions imposed against Iranian officials.

Iran UN envoy:

World must act decisively to end Israeli genocide

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has called on the international community to take urgent and unified action to end the ongoing genocide underway by the Israeli regime in the Gaza Strip.

Intl. session on children rights held by Iranian institute

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – An international session titled "Children; Victims of Violence in Wars and Terrorist Incidents" was held by Habilian Association on World Children's Day, bringing together a group of experts and researchers.

Iran responds to Canada's hostile allegations on human rights

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran's mission to the United Nations has responded to the anti-Iran human rights allegations levelled by the Canadian mission, describing the claims as "an act of self-expression."

Iran calls for collective action to address global challenges

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Iranian president’s aide for social affairs Ali Rabiei has emphasized that addressing global challenges requires collective and principled action.

Iranian cleric:

Sumud caravan symbol of global solidarity with Palestinians

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The official in charge of land caravan of companions of Sumud says that the caravan is a symbol of the global solidarity with the resistance of the Palestinian people.

Iran slams US meddling statement on its internal affairs

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the US State Department’s statement on the 2022 riot as blatant interference, denouncing Washington’s long record of crimes against the Iranian nation.

Iran lashes out at UN for silence over Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran High Council for Human Rights Nasser Seraj criticized UN silence over Israeli attack on Iran, warning that UN silence is one of the reasons for Israeli boldness in violating sovereignty of regional countries.

Tehran hosts 10th Iran-Russia Human Rights Dialogues

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The 10th round of bilateral human rights dialogues between Iran and Russia was held in Tehran on Wednesday.

OHCHR:

Israeli’s decision on Gaza occupation violation of ICJ ruling

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – The Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Friday reacted to Tel Aviv's decision on Gaza occupation, calling it as clear-cut violation of ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).