Archive · 20 Jan 2026
UN to Hold Emergency Session on Iran Protests
The United Nations is going to have a special meeting to talk about the big protests happening in Iran.
There have been reports that police have hurt protesters, including two people who were sexually assaulted.
A lot of people have been arrested and some have died.
The UN wants to discuss these issues and make sure everyone is treated fairly.
The protests in Iran are some of the biggest in a long time, and many people are concerned about what is happening.
UN Human Rights Council to hold emergency session on Iran protests.
Proponents aim to discuss 'alarming violence' against protesters.
Iranian official confirms at least 5,000 deaths in protests.
UN rights chief Volker Turk condemns the violence.
Reports of sexual assault and abuse of protesters in custody, including a child.
- Who
- UN Human Rights Council, Iranian authorities, protesters, and detainees
- What
- Emergency session on Iran protests and reports of sexual assault and abuse of protesters in custody
- When
- In the coming days, during the ongoing protests in Iran
- Where
- Geneva (UN session), Kermanshah, western Iran (incident)
- Why
- To discuss 'alarming violence' used against protesters and address human rights concerns
- Victims
- Two people, including a child
- Location
- Kermanshah, western Iran
- Assailants
- Riot police
- Total Arrests
- Over 20,000
- Deaths Confirmed
- 5,000 (Iranian official), 3,766 (previously reported)
- Deaths Under Investigation
- 8,949
- Reporting Organization
- Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN)
- UN Action
- Emergency session on Iran
- UN Rights Chief
- Volker Turk
