A member of the Social Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly criticized what he called 'secrecy' in announcing social damage statistics in Iran, stating that silence regarding 'AIDS' has led to the spread of this disease in the country. Abdolreza Azizi said on Tuesday (December 20) to the 'House of the Nation' news agency, 'Cultural silence has led to less attention being paid to social damage issues,' which he described as 'one of the country's problems and predicaments.' Azizi expressed strong opposition to covering up social damages and called for 'transparent' and 'honest' information dissemination in this area to the Iranian people. He referred to the establishment of the 'Social Damage Reduction Organization' in Iran and urged its members to keep the public informed about the details of social damages. This parliament member added that 'we should not restrict the public's access to information about social damages' and that 'wherever the public gets involved, the work of officials, the government, and the state becomes easier.' He further stated, 'When people become more aware of diseases and social damages, their inclination towards these issues will certainly decrease.' According to officials in Iran, 'millions of people' are involved in social damages, and by order of Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, an organization has been formed to prevent and control the growing social damages. Abdolreza Azizi identified the founders of this organization as the Minister of Interior, the head of the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council, and the head of the Planning and Budget Organization. Members of this organization have so far submitted several reports on social damages in Iran to the Supreme Leader, but the details of these reports have not yet been officially and publicly released. The Iranian Ministry of Health recently announced that the transmission of AIDS through sexual contact has doubled. In Iran, issues such as addiction, divorce, poverty, unemployment, child abuse, suicide, theft, school dropout, homelessness, and unconventional sexual tendencies are cited as examples of social damages. Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, the Minister of Interior, also stated in the parliament in June of this year that Ali Khamenei had said in a meeting with him that the Islamic Republic is '20 years' behind in reducing and addressing social damages. The Minister of Interior also reported that annually 600,000 Iranians are imprisoned and that Iran is grappling with issues such as 11 million people living in slums, 3.5 million unemployed citizens, and 1.5 million addicted individuals.
A Member of Parliament Criticizes 'Secrecy' in Announcing Social Damage Statistics
Abdolreza Azizi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the government's secrecy regarding social damage statistics, particularly concerning the rise of AIDS. He called for transparency and public awareness to better address these issues, which he claims affect millions in Iran. This highlights ongoing social challenges and the need for government accountability.
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📰 What Happened
Abdolreza Azizi criticized the Iranian government's lack of transparency regarding social damage statistics, particularly concerning the rise of AIDS. He called for more public awareness and access to information to effectively address these issues.
- The transmission of AIDS through sexual contact in Iran has doubled recently.
- Millions of people in Iran are reportedly affected by various social damages, including addiction and poverty.
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📚 Background
Iran faces a range of social issues, including addiction, poverty, and rising disease rates, which are often underreported or ignored. The government's approach to these issues has significant implications for public health and social stability.
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