Mehdi Mahmoudian, an ardent human rights advocate in Iran, has been steadfast in his campaign against human rights violations and in line with international law. His two decades of work encompass roles as a journalist, political and civil activist, and a defender of human rights, often at significan
The 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 reports, podcasts, and videos, and work to build support for human rights inside Iran as well. CHRI engages in intensive outreach and international advocacy aimed at defending the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Iranian people and holding the Iranian government accountable to its human rights obligations.
Mustafa Nili, a distinguished human rights lawyer, is known for his tireless defense of Iranian citizens and activists regardless of the political threats he has routinely faced. From the Green Movement to the 2019 Protests to the COVID-19 crisis in Iran, Nili has always been committed to the Irania