Please join the International Centre for Human Rights, members of the Iranian community, and dignitaries for a discussion regarding the Iranian downing of Flight 176 and how it has affected the victims and their families. Date: Sunday, February 16th, 2020 Time: 2pm to 3:30pm Location: Cyrus Centre, 160 Dudley [...read more]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ICHR Acts as Intervenor in Legal Action on behalf of Ukrainian Airlines Flight PS752 Victims Toronto, Canada - January 24, 2020 The International Center for Human Rights in Canada (ICHR) today announced a claim has been filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against the [...read more]
ICHR, Toronto- January 18, 2020: International Center for Human Rights in Canada (ICHR) received reports from Iran that the Iranian regime threatens the families of the Ukrainian airplane tragedy not to communicate with media. Several families have reported to ICHR that they have been threatened and intimidated by the intelligence [...read more]
Help us fight for Nasrin’s release. Sign the petition calling on the Iranian authorities to: Unconditionally release Nasrin Sotoudeh from prison Unconditionally release all other women’s rights defenders detained for peacefully protesting against forced veiling from prison In Iran, for over 40 years [...read more]
December 10, 2017 - Toronto, Canada: The International Center for Human Rights in Canada (ICHR) announced today that Professor Payam Akhavan is the recipient of ICHR Prestigious Human Rights Award this year for his significant contribution to improvement of human rights situation in Iran and Middle East. ICHR presents its award [...read more]