Panel discussion on Iran

Panel discussion on the human rights situation in Iran

Under the title "Current developments in Iran and the challenges for human rights work", participants will discuss the situation of the Iranian civilian population, political options for action by Germany and the EU as well as support approaches for civil society and the opposition. The role of the Iranian diaspora in Germany and Europe will also be discussed.

In discussion:
- Prof. Dr. Lars Castellucci, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid
- Mariam Claren, human rights organization Háwar Help
- Diba Mirzaei, GIGA Institute of Middle East Studies, Hamburg

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schneckener, Osnabrück University

Organizers are the City of Osnabrück, the German Foundation for Peace Research, the human rights organization Hawar.help and the Center for the Study of Conflict & Peace (CeCoP) at Osnabrück University.

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