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The international human rights organization World Without Genocide honored Prof. Javaid Rehman, the former UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, for his unwavering support of the victims of the 1988 massacre<\/a> of political prisoners in Iran. The organization praised Prof. Rehman for his \u201cimpartial and unbiased dedication to upholding international human rights\u201d and his significant contributions in documenting and addressing historical atrocities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In a letter dated October 3, 2024, Dr. Ellen J. Kennedy, the executive director of World Without Genocide, expressed deep appreciation for Prof. Rehman’s extensive work in defending human rights. She highlighted his academic and professional career, emphasizing his expertise in Islamic law, state practices, and international human rights law, as well as his research on the protection of religious minorities.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The organization stressed the importance of Prof. Rehman\u2019s efforts<\/a> as the UN Special Rapporteur, where he consistently advocated for transparent investigations into these crimes against humanity. He called for international efforts to collect and preserve evidence, aiming to hold those responsible accountable under international law. Prof. Rehman\u2019s courage and determination to bring the truth to light were praised as crucial in keeping the memory of the massacre alive and in pushing for an accurate historical record.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n UN Special Rapporteur Javaid Rehman Targeted by Iranian Regime After Human Rights Report#Iran<\/a> #HumanRights<\/a> #1988Massacre<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/eR6qAuBMHE<\/a><\/p>\n — NCRI-U.S. Rep Office (@NCRIUS) September 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n