Take Action: Demand the Release of Jailed Internet Activists

Take Action: Demand the Release of Jailed Internet Activists

On December 2nd, 16 internet activists, 7 of whom work for the prominent Iranian tech website Narenji.ir, were arrested by the Revolutionary Guards in Kerman province.  The arrests of these individuals, especially those of the Narenji team, are a far cry from the...
Iran Sanctions Eased, But Pinch Still Felt

Iran Sanctions Eased, But Pinch Still Felt

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The sanctions relief offered to Iran by the U.S. and five world powers has begun to get the gears of commerce slowly turning again in an economy that remains in shambles. The Obama administration estimates relief from some sanctions...
Coalition Calls for Diplomacy, Not Sanctions

Coalition Calls for Diplomacy, Not Sanctions

Dear Majority Leader Reid, Minority Leader McConnell, SASC Chairman Levin, SASC Ranking Member Inhofe, SFRC Chairman Menendez, SFRC Ranking Member Corker, SBHUAC Chairman Johnson, and SBHUAC Ranking Member Crapo, The undersigned coalition of Iranian American...
#IranVote for Human Rights

#IranVote for Human Rights

To: Member States of the UN General Assembly Your Excellency: We, the undersigned human rights and civil society organizations, write to urge your government to vote in favor of resolution A/C.3/68/L.57 on the promotion and protection of human rights in the Islamic...