Human Rights 

UNICEF calls for release of children detained during Iran protests

February 20, 2026 Village Reporter

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for the immediate release of all children detained during the recent public unrest in Iran, expressing deep concern that minors arrested in connection with the protests remain behind bars. Source UN News

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