Iran: Alleged Human Rights Violations

In a statement delivered in the House of Commons, a minister has strongly condemned Iran's ongoing repression of women, girls, ethnic and religious minorities, as well as human rights defenders. The minister made it clear that this behavior is unacceptable and vowed that the government will continue to work with international partners to hold the Iranian regime accountable, including through efforts at the upcoming UN Third Committee later this year. The minister's statement reflects the government's deep concern over the human rights situation in Iran, where women, minorities, and activists have faced persistent and widespread violations of their fundamental freedoms. By pledging to work with the international community to address these issues, the government is signaling its commitment to using all available diplomatic and multilateral channels to pressure the Iranian authorities to respect the rights and dignity of their own citizens. The upcoming UN Third Committee session provides an important opportunity for the government to raise these concerns on a global stage and build support for concerted action to hold the Iranian regime to account. Through this multilateral engagement, the government aims to amplify its condemnation of Iran's repressive policies and mobilize the international community to take concrete steps to protect the human rights of the Iranian people.