National Assembly of Iranian Jurists
Washington, DC, USA
Size:21-50 | Founded:2022
Representatives:
Ali Rahnama
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-rahnama
Faraz Maghami
https://www.8wentworth.com.au/barrister/faraz-maghami
Website:
Organizational Description:
The National Assembly of Iranian Jurists is a
nonprofit public policy organization focused on
democracy and justice in Iran. Our mission is to
provide the legal and policy expertise to support
a secular and stable democracy in Iran and to
secure the fundamental rights of Iranians.
Core Activities:
• To educate the public on issues related to transition, justice, good governance, and government accountability.
• To prepare the legal framework for an enduring transition to a democratic and secular society in Iran.
• To work with experts and stakeholders to produce a transitional justice blueprint, which offers access to justice, enhances the legitimacy of institutions of government, and moves the society toward reconciliation and prevention of future violations of rights.
• To uphold the inalienable fundamental rights of the people as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.To foster and promote a greater understanding of the democratic aspirations of Iranians.
• To facilitate cooperation and coordination of legal, policy, and transition experts. To provide a forum for provisional negotiations and agreements.
Geographic Focus:
This is a global organization. Members are in the US, UK, EU, and Australia.
Specialization / Focus Areas:
• Transition Process + Roadmap
• Transitional Justice
• Constitution Development
• Good Governance (design)
Past Iran Activities / Background:
Ali was formerly a senior advisor to PAAIA