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Welcome to Iran Liberty, the news and insights hub of the Association to Defend Freedom & Human Rights in Iran–Australia (ADFHRIA). As a Sydney‑based, community‑driven not‑for‑profit, we stand at the forefront of promoting democracy, human rights, and social justice for Iranian asylum seekers, refugees, women, and children navigating life in Australia. Our News & Events section delivers critical updates—from urgent labor protests and anti‑death penalty campaigns to global justice initiatives—keeping you informed, engaged, and empowered to support meaningful change

Special Report | May 2026

by | June 2, 2026 | culture, Human rights | 0 Comments

Continuing the Campaign Against Executions: From the Streets of Sydney to the White House In May 2026, as the wave of executions in Iran intensified, advocacy and protest activities against the death penalty entered a new phase. Through a range of grassroots,...
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Stand with the People of Iran to Overthrow the Mullah’s Dictatorship & Establish A Democratic Republic Iran Saturday, 18 April 2026 Town Hall Square, Sydney 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

by | April 10, 2026 | Human rights, culture | 0 Comments

Iran was on the brink of a popular uprising for change when the outbreak of war further intensified the situation. In the past two weeks alone, the Iranian regime has significantly escalated its repression, including the execution of at least 12 political prisoners....
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Briefing on Iran Crisis at Australian Parliament

by | March 27, 2026 | Human rights | 0 Comments

Briefing on Iran Crisis at Australian Parliament
25 March 2026

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NOWRUZ CELEBRATION 2026

by | March 27, 2026 | culture, Human rights | 0 Comments

Nowruz Celebration 2026

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Open Statement in Support of Iranian Women Football Players Seeking Asylum in Australia

by | March 12, 2026 | Human rights, sport | 0 Comments

Minister Tony Burke and the five Iranian soccer players who were granted humanitarian visas to stay in Australia The Association to Defend Freedom & Human Rights in Iran – Australia expresses its full support and solidarity with the courageous Iranian women...
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The Nationwide Uprising of the People of Iran for Freedom, Equality, and Social Justice

by | January 5, 2026 | Human rights | 0 Comments

We express our full solidarity with the people of Iran in their nationwide uprising for freedom, equality, and social justice. This movement is the result of deep and long-standing structural crises, including economic collapse, ineffective governance, systemic...
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ADFHRIA and Human Rights Organisations Condemn Arbitrary Detention and Death of Iranian Human Rights Lawyer Khosro Alikurdi

by | December 24, 2025 | Human rights | 0 Comments

The Association to Defend Freedom and Human Rights in Iran–Australia (ADFHRIA), together with other human rights organisations, has strongly condemned the death of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Mr Khosro Alikurdi, who was found dead in his office in Mashhad on...
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IRAN- UN General Assembly Passed a Resolution Condemning Human Rights Violations in Iran

by | December 19, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

On Thursday evening, 18 December 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution condemning the Iranian regime's grave, widespread and systematic human rights violations. This was the 72nd resolution of its kind to be adopted, passing with 78 votes in...
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JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT

by | December 17, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Iranian Australian Organisations Stand with Australia After Bondi Beach Terror Attack December 2025Sydney, Australia Iranian Australian Organisations Stand with Australia After Bondi Beach Terror Attack The Australian Supporters of Democracy in...
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Workshop on UN Anti-Torture Mechanisms

by | December 12, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Mr. Steven Caruana On the eve of International Human Rights Day, the Diplomacy Training Program (DTP) and the Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS), in partnership with the Whitlam Institute at Western Sydney...
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Condemnation of Iranian Regime meeting in NSW Parliament

Condemnation of Iranian Regime meeting in NSW Parliament

by | Aug 20, 2025

Condemnation of Iranian Regime on Thursday, 7 August 2025, at the invitation of the Iranian Women’s Association–Australia, and hosted by Ms Sonia Hornery, Deputy Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly (Labor Party), and Ms Jacqui Munro, Shadow Minister...

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