In this Talk Show, organised by the Brunel Research Group on Human Rights, Society and Arts, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, Professor Javaid Rehman (Brunel University London), reflects on the current human rights challenges in Iran and the possible responses of the international community, in conversation with Dr Elena Abrusci (Brunel University London).

Violence against women and girls in Iran: An unfolding tragedy since the killing of Mahsa Amini

Following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22 year old who died while in police custody, protests have sparked in the streets of Iran and public authorities have brutally repressed them. As repeatedly condemned by the United Nations, Iran security forces have been responsible for serious human rights violation, including alleged arbitrary arrests and detentions, gender-based and sexual violence, excessive use of force, torture and enforced disappearances.



Introduced by Professor Arad Reisberg, Head of the Brunel Law School.
Featuring Professor Javaid Rehman & Dr Elena Abrusci
Organised by Dr Marcus De Matos & Dr Elena Abrusci, Co-Directors of the Human Rights, Society and Arts research group

The Human Rights, Society and Arts research group is a hub for interdisciplinary teaching and research on human rights. It engages with different methods from social sciences and humanities to address cultural, political, economic and social challenges to human rights.

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