Human rights activist and high school teacher Mr. Kamanger like many others is waiting to be executed in Iran. Defend International is publishing his letter, leaked to NGOs, in which he describes torture and other abuses by Iranian detention authorities.
Category Archives: Insights & Updates
Basque Country Awards Two Kurdish Journalists Facing Execution In Iran
Defend International welcomed the Euskal PEN/Basque PEN initiative, and thanked the Basque Government, its Justice ministry and people of Basque country for their generosity and support to courageous journalists in general and the Kurdish human rights defenders in Iran in particular.
UN: Resolution 1820 To End Sexual Violence IN Conflict
The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1820 (2008) to end sexual violence in conflict on June 19, 2008.
Gaza: 2008 Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence 2
On the occasion of the Global Week of Action Against Gun violence, DI Defender Mr. Adham Tobail held important seminars and meetings in Gaza Strip, in close collaboration with other civil society organisations.