This article was originally published by Forbes. Firuzeh Mahmoudi founded the first civic tech startup focused on Iran. She and her team are…
Iran Prison Atlas’ Database Keeps Track Of Iranian Political Prisoners
Learn the story of former political prisoner, and lead researcher of Iran Prison Atlas Mehdi Aminizadeh in an interview with NPR.
Marriage of Technology and Human Rights Will Take Us to the Future We Want
Firuzeh Mahmoudi discusses her unique experience at the intersection of technology and civil liberties at Oslo Freedom Forum. Motivated by the…
Iran’s digital activists are fighting oppression with period trackers
This article was originally published by Wired. Firuzeh Mahmoudi didn’t mean to start a human-rights movement. It was June 20, 2009, and in…
This Free App Is Helping Women Tackle Domestic Violence In Iran And Worldwide
This article was originally published by Forbes. In response to the day-to-day violence and legal limitations facing many women in Iran (and…
Stakes turn deadly as Iran’s government threatens the phone apps aiding protesters
Originally published on Coda Story on October 1, 2022. Firuzeh Mahmoudi is rubbing her temples. Speaking on a video call from her home in San…
PRI’s The World : ‘We’re done’: Iranians Use This App to Track Morality Police
Originally published on The World on September 29, 2022 In Iran, a phone app called Gershad is in huge demand right now. The mapping app,…
CNN: Firuzeh Mahmoudi Speaks About the Latest Developments in Iran (video)
Originally streamed on CNN Newsroom on October 9, 2022. “It’s unprecedented to have a protest that is so unified in its voice, that…
The Young Turks: Firuzeh Mahmoudi Talks About the Murder of Mahsa Amini
Originally streamed on The Young Turks on September 28, 2022. Watch the full conversation >> The conversation between Adrienne Lawrence and…
Defenders of human rights in Iran mourn the passing of Asma Jahangir
It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of Ms. Asma Jahangir, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran. She passed away on…
UN rights experts call on Iran to halt imminent executions of Iranian Kurds
UN rights experts call on Iran to halt imminent executions of Iranian Kurds GENEVA (7 September 2018) – UN human rights experts* have appealed to…
United for Iran Calls for Nasrin Sotoudeh’s Immediate Release
Iran’s Judiciary has issued a harsh new prison sentence for Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent human rights attorney and women’s rights advocate. On March…
IRANIAN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS AND ACTIVISTS STAND AGAINST WAR AND REPRESSION
We, the undersigned Iranian and international human rights organizations and advocates, express grave concerns over the rising tension between the…
Here’s to 10 years together!
Today United for Iran turns ten years old. What a journey it has been. Like so many of you, I was deeply inspired by the people demanding freedom…
Watch our 10 years snapshot!
This month of August marks our very own 10 year anniversary at United for Iran and we couldn’t be more proud of the impact of our work and…
10 Things to Know about Iran’s Protests
Last updated on November 22nd, 2019 The protests were sparked over dramatic increases in gasoline prices. Iranians enjoy some of the cheapest…
VOICES: U4I Staff Shares Their Uprising Stories
Today marks 11 years since the beginning of the Iranian Green Movement, an uprising borne out of the highly disputed results of the 2009…
Everyday Revolutions
This week marks eleven years since the Global Day of Action –– the worldwide rally that spanned six continents and 110 cities on July 25, 2009. It…
1 Year Later: A Story of Iranian Resilience
It has been an especially hard and discouraging year for our global society, and for the people of Iran, in particular. United for Iran was borne…
Why Iranians Need Cheragh Academy in the Aftermath of #MeToo
Iranian feminist and women’s rights activist Samaneh Savadi has been working with our IranCubator project for almost a year to launch Cheragh…
Conversation with Samaneh Savadi, Iranian Women’s Rights Activist Behind Cheragh Academy
Incubated by United for Iran’s IranCubator project and created by an accomplished Iranian feminist and women’s rights activist Samaneh Savadi,…
“Iran Through Women’s Eyes” World Affairs
Video: Charlie Rose on Iranian Reform
Watch Charlie Rose’s interview with Hadi Ghaemi of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Haleh Esfandiari, Director of the Middle…
Authorities Responsible for the Lives of Prisoners on Hunger Strike
Officials Must Account for Recent Deaths Unjustly Imprisoned Prisoners of Conscience Must be Released (20 June 2011) Iranian officials should take…
Shocking Confidential Report Admits to Iranian TV’s Provocation of Post-Election Uprising
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran has obtained an exclusive copy of a confidential report prepared by a sub-division of the…
After Writing Letter Detailing Torture and Abuse, Abdollah Momeni Denied Basic Prisoner Rights
In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, activist Abdollah Momeni’s wife, Fatemeh Adinehvand, expressed concern…
“Gross Negligence, Rulers Wanted Him Dead,” Says Hoda Saber’s Former Cellmate
In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, political activist Reza Alijani, talked about his former cellmate Hoda…
Saeed Malekpour’s Death Sentence Thrown Out, New Trial Ordered
FOR THE LATEST ACTIONS AND CASE STATUS INFORMATION SEE: /2012/01/take-action-web-developer-still-at-risk-of-execution/ On June 2, the Free Saeed…
Authorities Responsible for Death of Imprisoned Dissident on Hunger Strike
Many Other Political Prisoners Vulnerable to “Willful Neglect” (13 June 2011) The Iranian Judiciary and prison officials are responsible for the…
Mashad’s Prison Is Hell, Says Political Prisoner’s Wife
Hashem Khastar, leader of the Mashad Teachers Union and prisoner at Mashad’s Vakilabad Prison, was transferred to the ward for murder and drug…
Weekly Rights Podcast 27
In this week’s Weekly Rights Podcast: Rudi Bakhtiar of the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran testifies at the United States Foreign…
Torture at Evin Prison: Journalist’s Own Experiences and His Interviews with 19 Political Prisoners
In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, journalist Saeed Pourheydar, who was arrested twice after the 2009…