The Islamic Republic of Iran takes note of the report of the Human Rights Council (HRC), as contained in documents A/74/53 and A/74/53/Add.1. We thank His Excellency Mr. Coly Seck for his statement and for his role as the President of the Council.
My delegation recognizes the importance of strength…
Resolution 73/304 attempts to establish a link that does not exist between the prohibition of torture, which is a peremptory norm under international law, and the death penalty, which is recognized under international law as a permissible measure for the most serious crimes. For that reason, my del…
Islamophobia is gradually overtaking other forms of bigotry, hateful speech and attitudes, mostly thanks to populist politicians and media complacency. It is becoming more difficult to practice as a Muslim, to dress as a Muslim and even to look like a Muslim. Muslim women and girls, in particular, a…
In our increasingly interconnected world, everyone — every individual — seems able to act as an advocate for human rights and its values. The rampant injustice and inequality at the local and international levels calls for everyone to become involved in an active and passionate manner to promote hum…
The Islamic Republic of Iran takes note of the report of the Human Rights Council, as contained in document A/73/53 and A/73/53/Add.1. We also take note of the statement made by the President of the Human Rights Council, Mr. Vojislav Šuc, and would like to thank him for his work as President of the …
It has been said that the position of Secretary- General of the United Nations is the most difficult job in the world. It seems that the next most difficult may be the position of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
We would like to congratulate Ms. Bachelet on her appointment to an …
My delegation would like to make the following statement in explanation of position on resolution 72/188 and of vote on resolution 72/191.
We dissociate ourselves from resolution 72/188, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, in line with our principled p…
I am delivering this statement in regard to draft resolution II, submitted by Canada.
Who can argue with the fact that the gravest atrocities in our recent history have been committed by the closest allies of Canada and other main sponsors of this draft resolution? Who can argue with the fact that …
The Islamic Republic of Iran has taken note of the report of the Human Rights Council (A/72/53), and the statement made by Mr. Maza Martelli, President of the Human Rights Council, for which we thank him.
Iran reaffirms its support for the work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Righ…
The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran remains fully committed to providing the widest possible
access without stigma and discrimination to care, treatment and support for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. However, I would like to put on the record my country’s reservation on …
