27
Nov
2024
The increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran
Madam President, the human rights situation in Iran is increasingly deteriorating. Compulsory hijab laws, backed by harsh penalties, is just one facet of the oppression. In every aspect of life – marriage, divorce, custody and public presence – women face systemic discrimination. The regime weaponises its interpretation of Islamic law to restrict women's autonomy, criminalising their defiance. In …