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Iran Trying to Evict Christians From Oldest Protestant Church in Tehran as Crackdown Intensifies. Church leaders and religious freedom advocates say Iranian authorities are moving to seize the historic St. Peter Evangelical Church compound in Tehran, potentially displacing Christian families who have lived there for .....
UN Experts Warn of Intensifying Repression of Ethnic Minorities in Iran. United Nations human rights experts have urged Iranian authorities to halt what they describe as an escalating campaign of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture, ill-treatment and executions targeting ethnic minorities, with Kurdish and .....
The Internet Blackout Did More Than Disconnect Iran—It Exposed the Regime’s War on the Future.
The economic destruction caused by prolonged internet restrictions is more than a failure of technology. It reflects a political system that increasingly views access to information, innovation, and .............
Mass expulsions continue amid allegations of mistreatment, scapegoating, and systemic discrimination. In the aftermath of the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, Iranian authorities have sharply stepped up arrests and deportations involving Afghan refugees. Although there had been expectations that the war......
Amirhasan Akbari-Monfared Sentenced to Death in Evin Prison Case. Amirhasan Akbari-Monfared, a 25-year-old accounting student detained in Evin Prison, has been sentenced to death by a Tehran Revolutionary Court. The case has raised serious concerns over transparency, access to legal defense, and fair-trial ......
Iranian Protester Ahad Shokohian Given Three Death Sentences Despite Serious Medical Condition. Ahad Shokohian, a 38-year-old man detained during Iran’s nationwide protests in January 2026, has been sentenced to death on three separate counts. The ruling was issued by Judge Iman Afshari of Branch 26 of the Tehran ...........
Iranian political prisoner Arghavan Fallahi has been sentenced to death on a charge of baghi, or “armed rebellion.” Human rights organizations say her detention involved prolonged solitary confinement, restricted access to legal counsel, and alleged abuse, prompting urgent appeals to prevent her execution.
Hope Without Borders Launches a Month-Long Campaign to Support Its Programs and Give Hope to Those Who Need It Most
Hope Without Borders Network (HWBN) is joining fellow human rights organizations in a month-long campaign to raise awareness about the challenges faced by families of protesters imprisoned in Iran.
Through this month-long campaign, HWBN is bringing attention to human rights concerns in Iran and the experiences of families affected by imprisonment and executions. Beginning in Washington, D.C., the campaign will continue in New York and other cities to help educate the public and amplify awareness.
Together, we can raise awareness, amplify voices, and stand in solidarity with families affected by human rights violations.
Hope in Action:
HWBN Volunteers Launch Community Engagement Campaign in New York City
Hope Without Borders Network (HWBN) volunteers have launched a community engagement campaign at UN Plaza in New York City, bringing people together around compassion, human dignity, and meaningful humanitarian action.
Death Sentence for Arghavan Fallahi Sparks Urgent Calls for International Action
Iranian political prisoner Arghavan Fallahi has been sentenced to death on a charge of baghi, or “armed rebellion.” Human rights organizations say her detention involved prolonged solitary confinement, restricted access to legal counsel, and alleged abuse, prompting urgent appeals to prevent her execution.
Amirhasan Akbari-Monfared
Amirhasan Akbari-Monfared Sentenced to Death in Evin Prison Case
Amirhasan Akbari-Monfared, a 25-year-old accounting student detained in Evin Prison, has been sentenced to death by a Tehran Revolutionary Court. The case has raised serious concerns over transparency, access to legal defense, and fair-trial safeguards in capital punishment proceedings
Names That Must Not Be Forgotten
Verified Names to Date of Women Slain in January 2026 Iran Protests
Iranian women played a central and courageous role in the January 2026 uprising, standing shoulder to shoulder with men—and often at the forefront. Young and old, mothers and daughters, aged 13 to 66; nurses and homemakers, students and engineers; women from every region and ethnic background took part. Some even brought their young children with them.
Iran: Woman Teacher Face Summons, Imprisonment and Pressure
A Retired Teacher Behind Bars as Her Family Faces a Medical Crisis
