Press Release: On 16 July 2024, Human Rights Activists (HRA) submitted a comprehensive report to the Universal Periodic Review on the Islamic Republic of Iran. The information contained within the report covers five key thematic areas. The submission contains information drawn from investigations, interviews,  and reports published by HRA. 

Human Rights Activists (HRA) Submit Comprehensive Report for Universal Periodic Review on the Islamic Republic of Iran

Human Rights Activists (HRA) have submitted a comprehensive report to the Universal Periodic Review on the Islamic Republic of Iran. The information contained within the report covers five key thematic areas.These reports are based on extensive investigations, interviews, and published materials by HRA. Each thematic area includes carefully prepared recommendations aimed at addressing the identified human rights issues. HRA urges the UPR Working Group to utilize the aforementioned submission in its Review Session with the Islamic Republic. In addition, HRA looks forward to engaging with the working group both in advance of and throughout the review period.

1. LGBTQ+ Rights Violations: This report details the human rights violations against the LGBTQ+ community in Iran, focusing on discriminatory laws, violations of privacy, and the rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and association. It also addresses issues of torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. HRA’s recommendations call for the repeal of discriminatory legislation and the protection of LGBTQ+ rights.

For More information Read Factsheet: Fact Sheet LGBTQ+ Rights Violations

2. Prohibition of Torture and Prison Conditions: Drawing from a prior HRA report, this document examines the dire conditions in Iranian prisons, highlighting medical neglect, torture, ill-treatment, overcrowding, and inhumane conditions. It includes statistics on medical neglect and deaths in custody, as well as several emblematic cases of prison abuse. 

For More information Read Factsheet: Fact Sheet Prohibition of Torture and Prison Conditions

3. Right to Life and the Death Penalty: Focused on Iran’s use of the death penalty, this report underscores the country’s status as one of the world’s leading executors. HRA provides statistics on total executions, including those of women and juveniles, and executions for political and drug-related offenses. The report emphasizes that many death sentences are the result of unfair trials, contravening international law.

For More information Read Factsheet: Fact Sheet Right to Life and the Death Penalty

4. Labor Rights Violations: This report documents numerous violations of labor rights in Iran, including wage theft, unsafe working conditions, suppression of labor unions, and arbitrary arrests of labor activists. It also highlights discrimination against women and minorities in the workplace.

For More information Read Factsheet: Fact Sheet Labor Rights Violations. 

5. The Right to Health with special attention to Sexual and Reproductive Rights of Women: This report documents the stringent laws and discriminatory practices that undermine women’s rights and health.  HRA provided statistics on clinic closure and an account of a medical professional who was indicted and lost their medical license. 

For More information Read Factsheet:Fact Sheet The Right to Health. 

Each report contains specific recommendations by HRA, aimed at addressing these critical human rights issues in the Islamic Republic of Iran. 

For more information please contact Skylar Thompson, ([email protected]) Deputy Director, HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS (HRA)