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Iran's human rights violations must be investigated

2025.01.17, 14:53
Iran's human rights violations must be investigated

The Baha'i International Community has called on all member states of the United Nations to investigate the human rights violations of Iranian Baha'is at the UN Human Rights Council and to hold Iran accountable for the systematic and widespread violations of the rights of this religious minority.

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This was stated in a statement issued by the Baha'i International Community.

"We urge UN Member States to take their human rights obligations seriously and to condemn the Islamic Republic of Iran's treatment of Iranian Baha'is during this process. This is an important time to combat religious discrimination, support Baha'is' rights, and demonstrate that the world will not remain silent in the face of systematic oppression of a community based on its beliefs," said Simin Fahandej, the community's representative to the UN.

At its periodic review meeting, the Baha'i International Community urged world leaders to demand that Iran end discrimination against Baha'is in education and employment, as well as respect religious freedom.

"Although the Iranian government previously accepted the recommendations in 2019, it has not taken any positive steps since then, instead increasing pressure on Baha'is living in the country during that time," the Baha'i International Community said.

It should be noted that, despite the fact that over 300,000 Baha'is live in Iran, the Baha'i faith is not officially recognized in the Iranian constitution. According to a decision made by Iran's Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, Baha'is are considered to be people without citizenship rights in the country.

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