Iran: Freedom of Expression and Association in the Kurdish Regions

Map of Kurdish regions in Iran

I. Summary

II. Recommendations to the Government of Iran

III. Background

IV. Limits on Freedoms of Expression

Journalists and Publications

Books and Authors

V. Limits on Freedom of Association

Independent Non-Governmental Organizations

Religious Gatherings and Groups

Student Organizations

VI. Legal Standards

Freedom of Expression in International Human Rights Law..

Freedom of Expression in Iranian Law..

Freedom of Association in International Human Rights Law..

Freedom of Association in Iranian Law..

Minority Rights in International Human Rights Law..

Minority Rights in Iranian Law..

Methodology

Acknowledgements

Appendix 1

Individuals in Kurdish areas of Iran who faced persecution and restrictions as a result of their journalistic activities:

Appendix 2

Individuals in Kurdish areas of Iran who faced persecution and restrictions as a result of writing or publishing books:

Appendix 3

Individuals who have been arrested and/or have cases pending against for their peaceful activities with the Organization for the Defense of Human Rights in Kurdistan