In The News
Iran needs to be ‘named and shamed’ on rights violations
News coverage of Dr. Shaheed while fact-finding in Canadian. ... Read more
Ahmed Shaheed on the death penalty in Iran
Ahmed Shaheed on the death penalty situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran at the 5th World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Madrid. ... Read more
Iran presidential vote not free, fair: UN rights envoy
"A number of high profile politicians were not able to run in the election. Then there is the fact that parties have been banned, former leaders are in detention, all of that adds to a lack of space for people to conduct a free and fair election" ... Read more
Listen: Dr. Shaheed on Elections and Women's Rights
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran speaks with Dr. Shaheed about the upcoming Iranian presidential elections, women's rights, and other issues. ... Read more
Amnesty International Sheds Light on the Death Penalty in 2012
The Guardian reports on Amnesty International's analysis of the death penalty in 2012, Iran, and Dr. Shaheed. ... Read more
VIDEO: Dr. Shaheed's Interview with RTÉ News Now
Watch Dr. Shaheed discuss the current human rights situation in Iran and his March 2013 report to the UN Human Rights Council. ... Read more
Human Rights Council extends mandates on Syria, Iran and freedom of religion or belief
The Council decided to extend the Iran mandate for a further period of one year by a vote of 26 in favour, 2 against and 17 abstentions. ... Read more
Human Rights in Iran Visualized
Small Media reproduces the SR's report in an informative graphic form. ... Read more
"We will make you regret everything" – New evidence of torture in Iran
The most detailed forensic study of torture yet to have emerged from Iran since the 2009 elections. ... Read more
Latest news
- Iran needs to be ‘named and shamed’ on rights violations August 06, 2013
- Ahmed Shaheed on the death penalty in Iran July 28, 2013
- UN expert to investigate alleged rights violations in Iran through diaspora in the US and Canada July 17, 2013
- Iran presidential vote not free, fair: UN rights envoy June 14, 2013
- Iran: UN experts concerned at barring of women presidential candidates and freedom restrictions May 30, 2013
- UN human rights experts urge Iran to release Baha’i community leaders May 14, 2013
- Watch Live: Dr. Shaheed's talk with Balavision April 22, 2013
- Listen: Dr. Shaheed on Elections and Women's Rights April 17, 2013
- Amnesty International Sheds Light on the Death Penalty in 2012 April 10, 2013
- UN expert raises alarm over increased degree of seriousness of human rights violations April 19, 2013
About Dr. Shaheed
Dr. Ahmed Shaheed is an internationally recognized expert on foreign policy, international diplomacy, democratization and human rights reform especially in Muslim States. He has twice held the Office of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, a position he used to promote human rights standards and norms.
During his time in government, Dr. Shaheed played a leading role in the Maldives democratic transition and in its human rights reform process.