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Human Rights · IranThe Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of human rights in Iran. CHRI investigates and documents rights violations occurring throughout Iran, relying on first-hand accounts to expose abuses that would otherwise go unreported. We bring these violations to the attention of the international community through news articles, briefings, in-depth report…Read Article
Iran: Proposed Cyber Bill Gives Authorities Sweeping New Powers to Block and Punish Online Content

Death Penalty · TehranPrison authorities sever external communications and threaten inmates amid growing fears of forced disappearances and executions July 16, 2025 – Karaj, Iran — In a deeply alarming development, prison guards at Ghezel Hesar launched a violent operation early Wednesday morning, July 16, forcibly removing long-time political prisoner Saeed Masouri from Ward 4 without prior notice or explanation. The raid has triggered panic among inmates and raised…See the Story