Winter 2020 Issue of Defenders Published
A review of United Nations’ performance regarding unilateral coercive measures; a look at violation of women and children’s rights in armed conflict.
News List
The ODVV’s letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Following a statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the cooperation of all countries in the fight against the Corona virus, the Organization for Defending Victims of...
Sick Iranian Children’s Suffering Exhibition at the United Nations
The Chapters from the Lives of 10 Angels Exhibition is a glance at the pain and hope of sick Iranian citizens and children was launched on the sidelines of the 43rd Session of the Human Rights...
Iranian NGOs called on the HRC to pay attention to unilateral coercive measures
“sanctions imposed against Iran are some of the most extensive and complex sanctions which have many layers, something that has complicated the environment. Due to them being imposed on oil and...
ODVV’s Correspondence with UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health
Right to health is one of the most important examples of human rights. Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for...
ODVV: Unilateral Coercive Measures Are Contrary to International Law Principles
Unilateral coercive measures are contrary to international documents including UN General Assembly Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Co-operation...
ODVV’s recommendations to the Swedish government
ODVV’s recommendations to the Swedish government in the 3rd round of the UPR of the human rights situation, combating Islamophobia, cutting military cooperation with Abu Dhabi and Riyadh
Commemoration of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Holding of UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture with documentation of torture and review postmodern treatments for the rehabilitation of victims.
“Unilateral Coercive Measures as an Instrument of Economic Terrorism” Exhibit Held
On the sidelines of the International Unilateralism Conference, ODVV held an exhibit entitled Unilateral Coercive Measures as an Instrument of Economic Terrorism.
Volunteer Counseling Services in flood Stricken Iran
199 Professionals Volunteer to Offer Counseling Services in the Flood Stricken Iran
UN Secretary General Should Appoint Special Representative on Sanctions
ODVV Holds a Sitting in "Unilateral Coercive Measures and Human Rights Violations" in Geneva
Submission of Letters to 67 Top UN Officials
The report of HRC Consultative Committee on the negative effects of sanctions on the enjoyment of human rights confirms that extensive violation of the rights of the people of Iran is the result...
Introduction to the Universal Periodic Mechanism Education Course Held by the ODVV
With the cooperation of UNA-Iran, on 8 January 2018, the ODVV held the Introduction to the Universal Period Review and Project Formulation Course for the 3rd human rights in Iran review.
Commemoration of the International Day of Non-Violence
On the occasion of the International Day of Non-Violence, the ODVV held the technical workshop on Problem Resolution and No to Violence ...
Specialised Education Course on the UN System and its Activities in Iran
The first stage of the Specialised Education Course on the UN System and its Activities in Iran was held by UNA-Iran with the partnership of the ODVV ......
Iranian NGOs Petition in the White House Website: Terminate Sanctions!
By registering a petition in the White House website, a number of Iranian NGOs called for the termination of all sanctions against the people of Iran.
“Empowerment; Empowered Women; Life without Violence” Conference
“Empowerment; Empowered Women; Life without Violence” Conference
Workshop on Prevention of Violence Held
With the Cooperation of the ODVV, workshop on Prevention of Violence Held on Monday 12 March.
Human Arts/Rights Exhibition
The Iranian Minorities and Ethnic Groups’ Handicraft Arts Gallery exhibition will be held on 5 -15th of March 2018 by the The Organization for Defending Victims of Violence at the UN Headquarters...
6 Qatifi Youths on Death Row in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi media and human rights activists reported that the Saudi Arabian government intends to execute 6 youths from the Al-Qatif province in the coming days. There are serious concerns over the...