Javid Rahman: The Return of 'Guidance Patrol' Aims to Violate the Rights of Iranian Women

Javid Rahman, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, stated on Thursday at a meeting hosted by the Atlantic Council that the aim of the return of the Guidance Patrol is 'to further violate the rights of women through mandatory hijab.' He pointed out that currently 'the worst human rights violations are being implemented in Iran,' adding: 'Women and girls in Iran are facing the worst violations of their fundamental rights, and I call it gender discrimination.' He referred to the death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini in the custody of the Guidance Patrol as 'an example of the dire situation of women and girls in Iran,' noting that in Mahsa's case, 'there are signs of abuse against an ethnic minority.' The UN Special Rapporteur criticized the mandatory hijab law, stating that it is 'filled with violence and brutality and violates human dignity and rights.' Rahman continued his remarks by saying: 'Ethnic and religious minorities are facing organized persecution and harassment.' According to human rights organizations, during the violent crackdown on nationwide protests against the killing of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, nearly 600 Iranians, including women and children, were killed, thousands of others were injured, and over 20,000 people, including dozens of journalists, were arrested. The United States and its allies have imposed several sanctions against individuals and institutions of the repressive Islamic Republic in solidarity with these peaceful protests. The message from imprisoned singer Saman Yasin: 'I am innocent and have been in limbo for 10 months.' Exclusive; Political guardian Elaheh Mohammadi: 'I am amazed by her power and that of Iranian women.' Mandatory hijab and Guidance Patrol | Radan: 'It is benevolent'; Ejei: 'Special judges should be appointed.' Open Data Iran: 86% of women went out without mandatory hijab in 2023. The 300th day of Niloufar Hamedi's detention; the US response to the arbitrary detention of journalists in Iran. The insistence of Islamic Republic officials on the operation of the 'Guidance Patrol' amid global condemnation.