Why it matters:
Human rights are one of the most fundamental issues in societies that have recently been exploited as political tools, and some governments have ignored human rights completely.
What he's saying:
"Today, a clear example of human rights violations is ongoing genocide in Gaza," Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour said.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran has a lot to say in the field of human rights and for this purpose, it has reached out to other countries and at this conference is seeking to form a global human rights coalition with a new model," he said.
Key points:
- Official invitations have been sent to international guests from 32 countries
- 491 scientific articles, including 186 international articles from the United States, Austria, Egypt, Nairobi, Tunisia, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Iraq, Nigeria, Serbia, Spain, and the Netherlands, and 305 articles have been received within the country
- 36 prestigious scientific and academic institutions are cooperating with the conference
- The conference website in three languages: Persian, English, and Arabic at www.ehr.bou.ac.ir has been launched
- The conference aims to publish a specialized quarterly on human rights
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