The Special Procedures
The Human Rights Council has established a series of mechanisms tasked to address 38 human rights themes , and the human rights situations in eight countries. The work of individuals appointed to the special procedures consists of visits to countries that invite them to investigate issues related to their work, and interaction with individuals, governments, and civil society to investigate various aspects of human rights. The last time a Special Rapporteur visited Iran was in 2002.
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, Gabriela RodrÃguez Pizarro (2004)
The Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the human rights of migrants, Gabriela RodrÃguez Pizarro, visited the Islamic Republic of Iran from 22 to 29 February at the invitation of the Government. ... Read more
Report of the Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, Miloon Kothari (2005)
The purpose of the mission of the Special Rapporteur on adequate housing was to examine and report on the status of adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, with particular attention to aspects of gender equality and non-discrimination. ... Read more
Report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, Yakin Yakın Ertürk (2005)
Special Rapporteur issues report on the findings on violence against women, its causes and consequences, to the Islamic Republic of Iran, which took place from 29 January to 6 February 2005. ... Read more
Archive of reports for former Special Rapporteurs on Iran
Reports of Thematic Mandate Holders on Iran: Report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, Yakin Ertürk (2005) Report of the Special Rapporteur on adequate ... Read more
Latest news
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- 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.