Tahar Boumedra

President of Justice for the Victims of the 1988 Massacre in Iran (JVMI)

Tahar Boumedra is a leading advocate for human rights and justice, dedicating his career to promoting accountability and reform. As President of JVMI, he spearheads efforts to achieve justice for the victims of the 1988 massacre in Iran.

Mr. Boumedra possesses a wealth of experience in the field of human rights, notably through his distinguished service at the United Nations. He served as Chief of the Human Rights Office of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) from 2009 to 2012, advising the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) on critical issues, including the situation of Camp Ashraf.

Prior to his UN role, Mr. Boumedra was the Regional Director of Penal Reform International (PRI) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Based in Amman, Jordan, he worked closely with governments in the region to implement human rights-based reforms within penal and prison systems.

Mr. Boumedra was the General Secretary of the African Society of International and Comparative Law (ASICL) and lead a programme for the promotion of civil liberties and the rule of law in Africa. He published the African Journal of International and Comparative Law (AJICL) and the African Review of Human and Peoples Rights.

Mr. Boumedra’s commitment to human rights is rooted in his academic background. He taught international law and human rights at Constantine University and the Ecole Nationale d’Administration in Algeria, fostering a deep understanding of the legal frameworks that protect fundamental freedoms.

Since 2016, Mr. Boumedra has led JVMI with unwavering determination. He is a powerful voice for the victims of the 1988 massacre, tirelessly working to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure that such atrocities are never repeated. His leadership and expertise are instrumental in JVMI’s efforts to raise awareness, conduct research, and advocate for accountability.