Shbahang , (شباهنگ): Third Committee

Thursday, 22 November 2018

Human Rights Violation In Iran Condemned By The Third Committee Of The UNGA

Human rights violation in Iran condemned by the Third Committee of the UNGA

For 4 decades, the civilized world has monitored the human rights violations committed by the mullahs’ regime. There has not been a day without human rights abuses in Iran in that period. The Iranian and international human right activists, writers, and NGOs have never been ignorant of that.

The cases of human rights violation under the ruling mullahs include torture, rape, juvenile execution and of course torture and execution of political prisoners, dissidents and minorities, etc.

Being systematic is the remarkable characteristic of these inhuman actions. Accordingly, the UN General Assembly has paid special attention to the human rights abuses in Iran, issuing 65 resolutions in condemnation so far. The last one adopted was on Nov. 15, 2018.

Human rights violation in Iran condemned by the Third Committee of the UNGA

Following the human rights violations in Iran, the General Assembly has dedicated a special rapporteur to the situation of human rights in Iran from 1984.

The Iranian regime has refused to issue them the visa to enter the country except for one case.

The General Assembly’s Human Rights Committee adopted the resolution by a vote of 85-30, with 68 abstentions, after reviewing detailed reports filed by its special rapporteur. It is virtually certain to be approved by the 193-member world body next month.

In the resolution, the committee expressed its concern over the high number of executions, dire prison conditions, torture and arbitrary arrests in Iran.

Referring to the reports of the United Nations Secretary-General and the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights on Iran, the resolution states, that the Iranian government has increased suppression of protesters, journalists and social network users over the past year.

UN Special Rapporteur: an upsurge in executions and suppression in Iran

The representative of the United States urged Iran to grant unrestricted access to the Special Rapporteur. She condemned the crackdown on the nationwide protests voicing concern over the detention of 800 protestors.

November 15, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honorable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement welcoming today’s adoption of the resolution on the situation of human rights in Iran in the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee, during the assembly’s 73rd session:

“The adoption of this UN resolution by countries from every region of the world sends a strong message to the Iranian regime that it must respect human rights.

“It also voices the support of Canada and the international community for the people of Iran in their struggle to enjoy the rights and freedoms to which they are entitled. Canada urges the Iranian regime to address the grave human rights concerns raised in this resolution.”

Considering the regime’s other crimes and repressive policies which the resolution fails to enumerate, including systematically assassinating opponents abroad, and depriving the people of Iran of their rights to decide their country’s fate, to enjoy the rule of law, to have access to fair trials, to have free access to information, and to form independent syndicates and unions for workers, students and government employees, it is safe to say that the Iranian regime is the most ruthless, aggressive violator of human rights in the world today.

“Condemning the systematic and gross violations of human rights by the theocratic regime ruling Iran, the UN resolution once again confirmed that the regime blatantly tramples upon the Iranian people’s most fundamental rights in all political, social and economic spheres,” said Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, in welcoming the 65th UN resolution condemning human rights abuses in Iran.

Maryam Rajavi reiterated, “The most vivid example of grave violations of human rights in Iran is the 1988 massacre of political prisoners perpetrated by the regime’s key institutions and leaders, who are still in power, still defend this crime, and remain immune from punishment.

The world community faces a monumental test in investigating and prosecuting those responsible for this great crime against humanity.”

The world community must refer to the dossiers of the regime’s crimes to the UN Security Council and recognize the right of the people of Iran to resist against so inhuman a regime.

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Friday, 27 October 2017

Iran Dominates Third Committee Discussions on Human Rights

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October 26, 2017 - ASMA JAHANGIR, Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, said the report she was presenting was her first since assuming the mandate and covered the first six months of 2017. She expressed concern over the rate of executions, with at least four juvenile offenders executed since the beginning of the year, and 86 more known to be on death row. Reports of torture were also deeply concerning, as were those of harassment, intimidation and prosecution of human rights defenders.
She continued to receive reports of violations against the freedom of expression, with numerous journalists describing harassment and intimidation by State agents. There was an emerging pattern of arbitrary deprivation of liberty of dual nationals, she said, noting that her report detailed individual cases. She noted that “vehement” reactions to social media campaigns protesting mandatory dress codes, among other factors, indicated that much work remained to realize those commitments. She also voiced concern about the situation of ethnic and religious minorities, as she had received reports of their arbitrary arrest, detention, torture and prosecution. Her report contained recommendations to reform the judicial system, and she suggested that killings committed in 1998 be addressed. Her mandate’s ongoing dialogue with Iran required an enabling political environment, at both national and global levels.
The representative of the United States expressed concern over Iran’s denial of a country visit to the Special Rapporteur, condemning Iran for imprisoning peaceful activists and unjustly detaining foreign nationals.
The representative of Saudi Arabia said Iran was suffering from inadequate policies and supporting terrorist practices around the world. Iran also was denying massacres from 1987 and called on the international community to investigate those incidents. “All problems” in the Middle East stemmed from Iran.
The representative of Papua New Guinea, referring to sources used by the Special Rapporteur in her report, asked about their credibility and the criteria used in selecting them. He also asked about the reasons for Iran’s lack of response to the Special Rapporteur’s communications and about other approaches being used to engage with Iran.
The representative of the United Kingdom supported calls to freeze use of the death penalty in Iran and expressed concern over the treatment of religious minorities in that country. She asked what efforts were being taken to implement Iran’s Charter on Citizens’ Rights.
The representative of Ireland, associating himself with the European Union , expressed concern over the alarming rate of executions in Iran and called for a moratorium on the practice. He also expressed concern over lack of progress in the promotion of women’s rights.
The representative of Norway expressed concern over executions in Iran, particularly those of juveniles, and asked if there were signs of changes regarding the practice.
The representative of Germany, associating himself with the European Union, acknowledged Iran’s efforts to host refugees, but expressed concern over executions and urged the lifting of all death sentences issued to minors. He asked what engagement the Special Rapporteur was pursuing with Iran.
The representative of Canada, expressing concern over the execution of minors and mistreatment of minority groups, expressed hope Iran would engage with the international community.
The representative of Switzerland, noting violations to human rights in Iran, including corporal punishment, asked how the criminal code concerning minors was being amended.
The representative of the European Union referred to the alarming rate of executions in Iran, requesting information on drug legislation that would not use the death penalty.
Ms. JAHANGIR, responding, said meetings and dialogues with representatives of Iran had paved the way for a mutual understanding of the situation. She expressed concern about the flaunting of the rule of law, saying Iran should invite her to visit. In the critical areas of due process and the lack of judicial independence, even a visit by a thematic Special Rapporteur would be able to bring out the concerns she felt. She had received information from Iranians living inside and outside the country, which was then checked, and if it could not be verified, it was omitted from the report, she said.
Women’s rights were a concern because the Charter for Citizens’ Rights said certain rights ought to be respected, she said. Thus, the laws and policies discriminating against women must be struck down. The Charter was comprehensive, and if enforced, could alleviate the miseries people felt from violations of their rights. As far as the juvenile death penalty was concerned, she cited a case involving two juveniles, due to be executed, and the Government’s positive role in helping the aggrieved families find forgiveness. She expressed concern about violations of the freedom of expression and acts of intimidation.

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