{"id":325480,"date":"2024-11-02T13:49:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T12:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=325480"},"modified":"2024-11-02T13:56:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T12:56:11","slug":"un-condemns-irans-escalating-human-rights-violations-and-death-penalty-surge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/human-rights\/un-condemns-irans-escalating-human-rights-violations-and-death-penalty-surge\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News: Widespread Condemnation at UN Over Regime&#8217;s Human Rights Violations and Execution Spike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-325481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/un-general-assembly-third-committee-nov-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/un-general-assembly-third-committee-nov-2024.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/un-general-assembly-third-committee-nov-2024-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/un-general-assembly-third-committee-nov-2024-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/un-general-assembly-third-committee-nov-2024-758x420.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/un-general-assembly-third-committee-nov-2024-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/un-general-assembly-third-committee-nov-2024-696x386.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During <a href=\"https:\/\/webtv.un.org\/en\/asset\/k19\/k19trip0lr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the 79th session<\/a> of the UN General Assembly&#8217;s Third Committee, representatives from various countries expressed serious concerns about Iran&#8217;s human rights record. The dialogue was informed by the report of Special Rapporteur Mai Sato, which highlighted systemic abuses, discrimination, and an alarming surge in executions under the current Iranian regime.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Special Rapporteur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohchr.org\/en\/documents\/country-reports\/a79371-report-special-rapporteur-situation-human-rights-islamic-republic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mai Sato delivered<\/a> a critical assessment of Iran\u2019s human rights situation, emphasizing that while sanctions can have adverse impacts, they should not be used by the regime as a justification for its human rights violations. \u201cThe solution to tension cannot simply be subjecting human rights to cultural and religious preferences,\u201d Sato noted, stressing the universality of human rights. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/IranHrm\/status\/1852385304709050488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">She pointed out<\/a> the disproportionate use of the death penalty, especially against ethnic and religious minorities and juvenile offenders, and emphasized, \u201cWomen have the right to participate in society, maintain their security and autonomy, whether they wear the hijab or not.\u201d Sato called on Iranian authorities to stop punishing women who choose not to adhere to mandatory hijab laws and addressed the shrinking space for civil dissent, where citizens are targeted for peaceful expression.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a>: must prioritize women\u2019s rights, the right to life, and improve transparency, says UN expert <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drmaisato?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@drmaisato<\/a> . In her first report, she highlights the alarming increase in executions and the deteriorating <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/humanrights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#humanrights<\/a> situation for women and girls.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RcrIryMaw3\">https:\/\/t.co\/RcrIryMaw3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rUU8rLYILb\">pic.twitter.com\/rUU8rLYILb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; UN Special Procedures (@UN_SPExperts) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UN_SPExperts\/status\/1852366777725886668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eeas.europa.eu\/delegations\/un-new-york\/eu-statement-%E2%80%93-un-general-assembly-3rd-committee-interactive-dialogue-human-rights-iran_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Union<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0expressed deep concern about the Iranian regime&#8217;s persistent human rights violations, emphasizing \u201ccontinued discrimination, in law and in practice, and repression of women and girls and ethnic, religious, and linguistic minorities.\u201d The EU stated, \u201cThe EU strongly condemns all executions, particularly those of juvenile offenders, dissidents, and protesters,\u201d and called for steps to stop the criminalization of women, girls, and minorities for exercising their human rights.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Czech Republic<\/strong> aligned with the EU&#8217;s statement and pointed to the sharp increase in executions. \u201cWe are seriously concerned about the increase in executions and the apparent new trend of sentencing female activists&#8230;to death after being convicted of crimes against national security,\u201d the Czech representative stated. They called for the abolition of capital punishment and for an end to using national security laws as a pretext for suppressing dissent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The United States<\/strong> representative condemned the regime&#8217;s practices, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and the violent repression of dissenters. The U.S. noted that arbitrary arrests and detention, gender-based violence, torture, unfair trials, and internet shutdowns reflect the regime&#8217;s hostility to universal human rights. The U.S. highlighted Tehran\u2019s targeting of opposition figures abroad through cross-border operations, including abductions and surveillance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Congrats to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drmaisato?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@drmaisato<\/a> on her first ID at Third Committee including laying out a clear vision for the next 6 years of the mandate. Iran\u2019s offer of providing \u2018information\u2019 is promising. \u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BirkbeckUoL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BirkbeckUoL<\/a>\u2069 \u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/impactiran?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@impactiran<\/a>\u2069  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aUKcqGCtlU\">https:\/\/t.co\/aUKcqGCtlU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ahmed Shaheed (@ahmedshaheed) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ahmedshaheed\/status\/1852682549820367033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c1f0ab62-dc8e-49e9-9d80-fac9971bcc4f\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><strong>France<\/strong> strongly condemned Iran&#8217;s increasing use of the death penalty, highlighting the recent execution of dual German-Iranian citizen Jamshid Sharmahd as a stark example. The French representative expressed that using executions as a response to public demands for freedom is unjustifiable. France reaffirmed its consistent opposition to capital punishment and called on Iran to adhere to its international human rights obligations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unny.mission.gov.au\/unny\/241101_Human_Rights_Iran.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Australia<\/strong> highlighted<\/a> the ongoing oppression faced by women and girls in Iran and the violent enforcement of the mandatory hijab law. &#8220;We remain deeply concerned by Iran\u2019s ongoing oppression of women and girls and persecution of women\u2019s human rights advocates,&#8221; the Australian representative said. The statement condemned the use of arbitrary detentions and reported that journalists and human rights defenders are subjected to inhumane prison conditions. Australia also condemned the execution of Iranian-German Jamshid Sharmahd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Norway<\/strong> expressed deep concern over the unprecedented rise in executions in Iran, emphasizing its unwavering opposition to the use of the death penalty under any circumstances. The Norwegian representative called on Iran, both in bilateral and multilateral forums, to abolish capital punishment and highlighted particular concerns regarding its use against juvenile offenders. Addressing the Special Rapporteur, Norway expressed regret that previous mandate holders were denied entry to Iran. It inquired how the international community could best support her work and ensure she had the necessary tools to report on Iran\u2019s human rights situation effectively.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drmaisato?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@drmaisato<\/a> speaks at the Third Committee, 38th plenary meeting &#8211; General Assembly, 79th session <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kEY7UTx0LT\">pic.twitter.com\/kEY7UTx0LT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; IRAN HRM (@IranHrm) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IranHrm\/status\/1852383693488226529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The representative of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.government.is\/diplomatic-missions\/embassy-article\/2024\/11\/01\/Statement-on-the-situation-of-human-rights-in-the-Islamic-Republic-of-Iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Iceland<\/strong> voiced<\/a> strong support for the UN Special Rapporteur\u2019s mandate, praising Mai Sato\u2019s \u201cholistic and intersectional approach\u201d to addressing rights violations in Iran. The representative highlighted serious concerns about the surge in executions and the continued repression of civic space, especially violent crackdowns on women, girls, and minorities. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/IranHrm\/status\/1852416144944341258\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iceland stressed<\/a> that \u201cthe dire human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran must be addressed\u201d to achieve justice and respond to the people\u2019s calls for their rights.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ec3b1f2f-8a70-4056-9425-cfc2ab245721\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><strong>Ireland<\/strong> condemned the continued discrimination and repression of the Baha\u2019i community in Iran and called for legal reforms to protect freedom of expression and belief. It expressed strong concern over the excessive use of force and arbitrary arrests of women, demanding the immediate release of all those detained unjustly. Ireland also highlighted its concern regarding Iran&#8217;s use of regional influence, urging it to comply with international law to promote human rights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b2198e59-1863-49f3-bf5a-80b7d417eee8\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><strong>The United Kingdom<\/strong> expressed serious concern over Tehran\u2019s extensive use of the death penalty, noting that executions have reached critical levels, often for crimes that do not meet the threshold of serious offenses under international law. The representative highlighted the disproportionate execution of ethnic minorities and juvenile offenders, frequently without fair trials. The UK condemned the crackdown on women over mandatory hijab laws, which has led to arrests, detentions, and corporal punishment, and noted the alarming increase in targeting Baha\u2019i women, who constitute the majority of imprisoned members of their community.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Representative of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EUatUN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EUatUN<\/a> at the UNGA Third Committee 38th plenary meeting reiterates the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eu_eeas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@eu_eeas<\/a> opposition to the use of the death penalty and strongly condemns all executions, among others of juvenile offenders, dissidents and protesters. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StopExecutionsinIran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StopExecutionsinIran<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oxAUwuK8Ku\">pic.twitter.com\/oxAUwuK8Ku<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; IRAN HRM (@IranHrm) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IranHrm\/status\/1852390138204057762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ukraine<\/strong> condemned severe human rights violations in Iran, including the suppression of peaceful protests and a rise in executions involving women and children. The representative highlighted Iran\u2019s domestic oppression and its link to international conduct, citing the provision of 1,000 Shahed drones to Russia, which have caused civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Ukraine. Ukraine urged the clerical regime in Iran to cease supporting Russia\u2019s war efforts and prioritize the needs of its own people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/de\/home\/das-eda\/aktuell\/reden.html\/content\/missions\/mission-new-york\/en\/meta\/speeches\/2024\/november\/1\/un-general-assembly-third-committee--interactive-dialogue-with-t1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Switzerland<\/strong> expressed<\/a> deep concern over the steady rise in executions in Iran, with over 600 reported in 2024 alone. The Swiss representative urged Iran to reverse this trend and restrict the death penalty to the most serious crimes as a step toward abolition. Switzerland also highlighted concerns over the repression of women and girls, including the mandatory hijab and child marriages, calling for the repeal of discriminatory laws and urging cooperation with international human rights bodies and the OHCHR.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Australia remains deeply concerned by Iran&#39;s use of the death penalty, including against women and girls, juvenile offenders political opponents, protesters and ethnic and religious minorities. <\/p>\n<p>We continue to call on Iran to cease executions.<\/p>\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZSHDTHHbkq\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZSHDTHHbkq<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/B1lcMHbjzO\">pic.twitter.com\/B1lcMHbjzO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ambassador James Larsen \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf3 (@AustraliaUN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AustraliaUN\/status\/1852442502718251309?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4b45616e-0003-4b57-b299-fcca017ffc09\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><strong>Canada<\/strong> expressed regret over Iran\u2019s targeting of women, ethnic and religious minorities, human rights defenders, and journalists. The representative condemned the brutal use of the death penalty, noting its violation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The Canadian representative called on Tehran to promote human rights by fully cooperating with the Special Rapporteur and allowing unfettered access to information and the country. The representative asked how the Special Rapporteur plans to address the persistent lack of accountability for human rights violations in Iran.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"086fbaec-4e86-4806-9550-df4c19132d6b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These statements reflect a broad international condemnation of Iran&#8217;s human rights practices, emphasizing the need for accountability and reforms in adherence to global standards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since the appointment of President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/who-is-masoud-pezeshkian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masoud Pezeshkian<\/a>, some observers and media outlets have attempted to present him as a moderate figure. However, the sharp increase in executions and the continued suppression of dissent under his leadership, as highlighted in the Special Rapporteur\u2019s report, have once again demonstrated that there is no room for moderation within this regime. The clerical dictatorship in Iran remains sustained by internal repression and external aggression, using executions and violence as key tools to maintain control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the 79th session of the UN General Assembly&rsquo;s Third Committee, representatives from various countries expressed serious concerns about Iran&rsquo;s human rights record. 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