On June 25, 2026, members of the Iranian Academics Association in the UK organised a street exhibition in Manchester to raise public awareness about the worsening human rights situation in Iran and the regime’s escalating use of executions as a tool of repression.
The exhibition focused particularly on the execution of political prisoners and protesters arrested during the January 2026 nationwide demonstrations. Through photographs, banners, and informational displays, campaigners showed how the Iranian regime continues to respond to public dissent with imprisonment, torture, death sentences, and executions.
Participants warned that the current wave of executions is not only a legal or political issue, but a humanitarian emergency. Many of those at risk are young protesters, women, girls, and political prisoners who have been denied fair trials and basic legal protections. The campaigners stressed that executions in Iran are being used to silence opposition voices and spread fear among the population.
Members of the public stopped to speak with the organisers, read the displays, and learn more about the situation inside Iran. Many expressed shock at the scale of the repression and solidarity with the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom, justice, and democracy.
The Iranian Academics Association called on the UK Government, Parliament, human rights organisations, and the wider international community to act urgently. They urged stronger political pressure on the Iranian authorities, public condemnation of executions, and practical support for campaigns working to save prisoners facing imminent death sentences.
The organisers also emphasised that the Iranian people are not asking for war or foreign intervention. Their message was clear: the solution lies in supporting the Iranian people and their organised struggle for a democratic, secular, and free republic. They rejected both the ruling religious dictatorship and any return to the previous dictatorship, insisting that Iran’s future must be decided by the people themselves.
The Manchester exhibition formed part of a wider campaign by Iranian communities and supporters across the UK to expose the regime’s crimes and mobilise public opinion. The organisers said that silence from the international community only encourages further repression, while visible solidarity can help protect lives.
As executions continue to rise, campaigners warned that urgent action is needed now. Every statement of support, every public protest, and every act of solidarity can help increase pressure on the regime and give hope to prisoners and families inside Iran.
The event ended with a call for people in Manchester and across the UK to stand with the Iranian people, support efforts to stop executions, and help ensure that those responsible for crimes against humanity are held accountable.