How does Iran Violate the Human Rights of its Citizens?
Since the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was founded on April 22, 1979, by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, after the Iranian Revolution ended, Iranian citizens have been barred from the right to peaceful assembly, expression, and due process, leading to harsh punishments, including death, if they violate the regime's power.
Across the country, Iranians have been speaking up about the IRGC since December 28, 2025.
Since then, they have been protesting on the streets and throughout social media and demanding the fall of the IRGC.
In response, the IRGC has murdered at least 30,000 protesters and arrested its own people across 92 cities and 27 provinces.
In retrospect, these violations breach Iran’s obligations under global laws regarding human rights, as the IRGC has banned the right to peaceful assembly, expression, and due process.
The actions of the IRGC fall under a systematic effort to silence calls for reform, but they’ve repeatedly covered up the large-scale violence that has been seen all over the world.
Iranians have fought through and continue to fight against their dictatorial government by documenting abuses, demanding accountability, organizing large-scale protests, and sharing videos.
That being said, digital human rights repositories like the Azadi (Iran) Archive have preserved over one million video files documenting state crackdowns and protests.
By protesting, sharing evidence of the regime’s abuses, and calling on international organizations to support them, Iranians are resilient in fighting for humanity.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) What are the reasons the IRGC executes its own citizens?
Iran executes hundreds of people annually, including capital punishment, for drug offenses and political dissent.
Source: https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/02/04/iran-human-rights-situation-spirals-deeper-into-crisis
2) What major international bodies monitor Iran?
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch continuously document abuses occurring in Iran.
3) How does Iran's government respond to human rights criticism?
Iranian state officials routinely reject international criticism as politically motivated "enemy propaganda," claiming instead that their domestic legal actions protect national security.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_the_Islamic_Republic_of_Iran
Why it matters
The IRGC has been in power since 1979. They’ve killed thousands of their own people and suppressed all basic human rights for the Iranian people.
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