The spokesperson for the US State Department emphasized that "Mahsa Amini inspired a historic movement," once again calling for an end to the suppression of women and their rights in Iran. Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the US State Department, responded on Friday evening, September 23, to a question regarding the new report from the UN fact-finding committee, stating: "This report is completely accurate, and we continue to witness the suppression of women and women's rights in Iran." The UN fact-finding committee reported on Friday, ahead of the second anniversary of Mahsa Zhina Amini's death while in the custody of the morality police, that the Iranian government has "intensified efforts to suppress the fundamental rights of women and girls and to eliminate other women's activities." The spokesperson also urged Massoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to stop the suppression of women in Iran. He stated that "the new President of Iran has hinted at wanting to change the current approach at various times" and mentioned that Iran could take many actions, "including regarding its destabilizing activities outside its borders," but one of the actions Pezeshkian could take could be "to stop the suppression of women and their rights within Iran's borders." According to the UN fact-finding committee's report, the suppression of women in Iran continues two years after the start of the "Women, Life, Freedom" protests, and government forces have even intensified the use of violence such as beating, kicking, and slapping women and girls. Human rights sources have reported that in recent days, ahead of September 25, the anniversary of Mahsa Zhina Amini's death, pressures on the families of the deceased, protesters, former detainees, civil and labor activists, and other citizens have intensified. The US State Department spokesperson stated in his press conference about Mahsa Amini: "As we have said many times, Mahsa Amini's story did not end with her death; she inspired a historic movement that has impacted Iran and defenders of gender equality and respect for human rights around the world."
US State Department Says President Pezeshkian Can Start by Stopping the Suppression of Women
The US State Department has called for an end to the suppression of women's rights in Iran, referencing a UN report that highlights ongoing abuses. Matthew Miller urged Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian to take action against these violations. This situation is significant as it reflects international concern over human rights abuses in Iran, especially in light of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death.
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📰 What Happened
The US State Department called for an end to the suppression of women's rights in Iran, referencing a UN report that highlights ongoing abuses. They urged President Pezeshkian to take action against these violations as the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches.
- The UN report indicates intensified efforts by the Iranian government to suppress women's rights.
- Matthew Miller emphasized that Mahsa Amini's death inspired a significant movement for gender equality.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Mahsa Amini's death in police custody in 2022 sparked widespread protests against the Iranian government, particularly regarding women's rights. The 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement has since gained international attention.
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