On The increasing and systemic repression against women in Iran
B-10-2024-0207
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Adam Bielan, Mariusz Kamiński, Jaak Madison, Alexandr Vondra, Veronika Vrecionová, Michał Dworczyk, Ondřej Krutílek, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Carlo Fidanza, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Assita Kanko, Ivaylo Valchev, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Charlie Weimers, Alberico Gambino
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The resolution condemns the systemic repression of women in Iran, particularly under compulsory veiling laws, and calls for an end to discriminatory laws and clothing requirements.¶¶ It urges the EU to expand sanctions on Iran, including designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization, and supports the Iranian people's aspiration for a free and democratic country.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the intensified human rights violations against women in Iran, including the 'Noor Plan' and aggressive enforcement of hijab rules.¶
- Notes the worsening human rights situation, citing murders, mass executions, 'honour killings', and oppression of minorities.¶
- Calls for an immediate end to discriminatory laws and mandatory hijab, and applauds the resilience of Iranian women.¶
- Commends EU sanctions on Iran for military support to Russia and urges further sanctions under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime.¶
- Calls on the Council to impose further sanctions on the IRGC and Iranian officials, citing a court ruling as legal grounds for terrorist designation.¶
- Reaffirms support for a free and democratic Iran and condemns executions and the death penalty as tools of intimidation.¶
Who is affected
Figures and deadlines
- At least 811 executions over the past year.¶
- Over 400 women killed in 'honour killings'.