About the Lioness Database
The Lioness Database is a unified human rights documentation system for Iran. It aggregates records from multiple independent sources to create a comprehensive, cross-referenced account of individuals affected by state violence.
Mission
No one should be forgotten. By consolidating information from over 10 independent sources, we work to ensure that every person affected by human rights violations in Iran is documented with accuracy, dignity, and respect.
Data Sources
Witness Report
Comprehensive database of arrests, kidnappings, disappearances, and killings in Iran.
JavidNaman
Memorial database maintained by Iran International documenting victims of state violence.
HRANA
Human Rights Activists News Agency, reporting on human rights in Iran since 2009.
Telegram Channels
Real-time reporting from citizen journalists and human rights channels.
Citizen Reports
Direct reports submitted through our Telegram bot by witnesses and families.
News and NGO Reports
Reports from international news agencies and human rights organisations.
Confidence Levels
Confirmed by 3 or more independent sources. Highest confidence.
Confirmed by 2 independent sources.
Reported by 1 source. Awaiting independent confirmation.
Information received but not yet verified against any source.
Privacy and Dignity
We take the privacy of individuals and their families seriously. Records can be restricted or hidden at the request of family members. All citizen reporter identities are cryptographically hashed and never stored in plaintext.
If you are a family member and wish to update, restrict, or remove information about a loved one, please contact us through our Telegram bot or administration channels.
Report Information
If you have information about someone affected by human rights violations in Iran, you can submit a report through our Telegram bot. All submissions are anonymous and your identity is never stored.