UNGA 72: Factual Guide for Resolution
This guide provides factual support to the operative paragraphs of the General Assembly Draft Resolution. Events highlighted in this guide took place from January 2017 through the end of September 2017.
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UPR Joint Submission – Impact Iran and Article 19
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In this Universal Periodic Review (UPR) midterm report, ARTICLE 19 and Impact Iran assess the progress made by the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) in implementing freedom of expression related recommendations received during the second cycle in October 2014. Iran’s third cycle review is due to take place November 2019.
UNGA 72: Facts on Human Rights in Iran (Infographic)
The sustained attention of United Nations has provided opportunities for human rights improvement in Iran, but the situation in the country remains dire.
Iran remains the world leader in executions per capita. Capital offense trials consistently fail to meet fair trial standards. Some executions are carried out in public. Most executions are for nonviolent drug-related offenses, which is not permitted under international law. Authorities also continue to execute juveniles yearly.
Submission to High-Level Political Forum on SDGs – July 2017
The Islamic Republic of Iran has been actively engaged in shaping the post-2015 development agenda, and volunteered to present its progress towards realizing the SDGs at the Volunteer National Review (VNR) during the second annual High-level Political Forum in July 2017.
UPR Follow-up Report on Implementation
The UPR is a human rights mechanism uniquely favored by many member states, including the Islamic Republic of Iran. Indeed, Iran has stated that the UPR is the “most pertinent, effective and trustful UN mechanism for the review of human rights situation of all States.” Iran’s approach to the UPR, however, raises questions about its level of commitment to the mechanism, as well as to upholding its international human rights obligations overall.
The UPR is a dynamic process through which any UN member state, as a peer, can propose recommendations to a “State under review” on how to best advance human rights in their respective countries. Recommendations accepted by the state then become a framework for its promotion of human rights, as well as for stakeholders to dialogue with the state and measure its progress.
UNGA 71 (2016)
View list of reports and resolutions for the 71st session of the UN General Assembly.
2016 UNGA 71 Resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
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Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran on December 19, 2016. The resolution was passed in the third committee during seventy-first session of the General Assembly in November 2016 by a vote of 85 in favor, 35 against, with 63 abstentions.
UNGA 71: Joint Civil Society Letter in Support of 2016 UNGA Resolution
We, the undersigned human rights organizations, welcome the decision of the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly’s Third Committee to pass ResolutionA/C.3/71/L.25 on the promotion and protection of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
UNGA 71
UNGA 71: Letter Concerning ‘No Action Motion’
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We are writing to you in regard to a ‘no-action motion’ we understand will be introduced on Tuesday 15 November at the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee on all country resolutions tabled under agenda item 68(c).
We wish to express our deep concern about such an initiative.
UNGA 71: Factual Support Guide to Resolution
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The annual United Nations General Assembly resolution on the Situation of the Human Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran has been one of the most effective means by which the international community has expressed concern for the rights of people in Iran. The resolution bolsters the work of Iranian human rights defenders. It also outlines for Iranian officials the exact set of human rights issues they should prioritize, encouraging them to take substantive steps to reform laws and practices in line with the country’s obligations.
Advocacy at UNGA 71 (2016)
View a list of Impact Iran’s advocacy efforts for the 71st session of the UN General Assembly.
UNGA 71: Update on Human Rights Situation in Iran – November 2016
The human rights situation in Iran remains one of systemic violations that are deeply rooted in laws, policies, and practices. The chronic nature of the situation requires sustained attention by the international community and United Nations system.
While the Iranian government has recently made some positive human rights overtures and taken a few welcomed steps, the government has not prioritized human rights reforms. Moreover, the international human rights portfolio remains under the control of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights, a body linked to the Judiciary and the office of the Supreme Leader, state institutions that are openly averse to universal human rights norms.
UNGA 71: September 2016 Report of the Secretary-General on Human Rights in Iran
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The present report is submitted in accordance with General Assembly resolution 70/173, in which the Assembly requested the Secretary-General to report to it at its seventy-first session on the progress made in the implementation of the resolution. The report reflects patterns and trends in the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran and includes recommendations to improve the implementation of resolution 70/173.
UNGA 71: Facts on Human Rights in Iran (Infographic)
The sustained attention of United Nations human rights mechanisms has provided opportunities for improvement in Iran, but the human rights situation in the country remains dire.
This guide provides updates on the situation of human rights in Iran for the 71st session of the UN General Assembly.
UNGA 71: Update on Human Rights Situation in Iran – March 2016
The human rights situation in Iran remains one of systemic violations that are deeply rooted in laws, policies, and practices. The chronic nature of the situation requires sustained attention by international community and United Nations system.
While the Iranian government has recently made some positive human rights overtures and taken a few welcomed steps, the government has not prioritized human rights reforms. Moreover, the international human rights portfolio remains under the control of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights, a body linked to the Judiciary and the office of the Supreme Leader, state institutions openly averse to universal human rights norms.
UNGA 71: Human Rights in Iran–A Balanced View of Continual Decline
The sustained attention of United Nations human rights mechanisms has provided opportunities for improvement in Iran, but the human rights situation in the country remains dire.
UNGA 71: 2016 State of Rights in Iran
It is essential to support regular human rights monitoring and reporting by the United Nations and to press Iran to allow visits by UN special rapporteurs, including the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
UNGA 70: Update on Human Rights Situation – February 2016
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The human rights situation in Iran remains one of systemic violations that are deeply rooted in laws, policies, and practices. The chronic nature of the situation requires sustained attention by international community and United Nations system.
While the Iranian government has recently made some positive human rights overtures and taken a few welcomed steps, the government has not prioritized human rights reforms. Moreover, the international human rights portfolio remains under the control of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights, a body linked to the Judiciary and the office of the Supreme Leader, state institutions openly averse to universal human rights norms.
Advocacy at UNGA 70 (2015)
View a list of Impact Iran’s advocacy efforts for the 70th session of the UN General Assembly.
UNGA 70: The UN on Human Rights in Iran (Infographic)
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This summary visualizes key facts and findings presented in separate reports on human rights in Iran produced by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and UN Special Rapporteur on Iran Ahmed Shaheed in September and October of 2015 along with relevant information from other UN reports.
UNGA 70 (2015)
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2015 UNGA 70 Resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
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Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran on December 17, 2015. The resolution was passed in the third committee during seventieth session of the General Assembly in November 2015 by a vote of 81 in favor, 37 against, with 67 abstentions.
Promotion and protection of human rights: human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives
The resolution passed on November 19th, with 76 votes in favor of the resolution, and 35 votes against it. 68
UNGA 70: August 2015 Report of the Secretary-General on Human Rights in Iran
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The report is submitted in accordance with General Assembly resolution 69/190, in which the Assembly requested the Secretary-General to report to it at its seventieth session on the progress made in the implementation of the resolution. The report reflects patterns and trends in terms of the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran and includes recommendations to improve the implementation of the resolution.
UNGA 69 (2014)
View list of reports and resolutions for the 69th session of the UN General Assembly.