MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2987(RSP))
On Escalating repression of the Baha'i in Iran
B-10-2025-0529
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Hannah Neumann, Leoluca Orlando, Ville Niinistö, Maria Ohisalo, Erik Marquardt, Mounir Satouri
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This resolution condemns Iran's escalating repression of Baha'is, including arrests, detentions, enforced disappearances, property destruction, and denial of education. It calls for release of prisoners, access for UN monitors, sanctions, investigations, and support for civil society.¶¶¶
Key points
- Denounces Iran's human rights violations, especially systemic discrimination against women, ethnic minorities, and religious minorities.¶
- Condemns increased arrests and detention of Baha'is, noting Baha'i women account for two thirds of imprisoned Baha'is.¶
- Expresses concern over enforced disappearances and destruction or confiscation of Baha'i properties.¶
- Calls on Iranian authorities to release all Baha'i prisoners detained for religious affiliation and cease harassment, intimidation, and violence.¶
- Condemns denial of education to Baha'is; calls for stopping bans on Baha'i students in exams, enrolment, and academic programs.¶
- Condemns desecration, destruction, and confiscation of Baha'i cemeteries and obstruction of funeral rites.¶
- Urges Iran to allow UN Special Rapporteur and Fact-Finding Mission full access; calls on EU and Member States to support and advocate renewal beyond April 2026.¶
- Encourages EU and Member States to raise Baha'i repression in bilateral and multilateral dialogues, including at UN Human Rights Council.¶
- Calls on Council to identify and sanction perpetrators of serious human rights violations, especially repression of minorities and women.¶
- Urges Member States to launch criminal investigations into Iranian officials under universal jurisdiction.¶
- Encourages Commission to expand aid for Iranian civil society and calls on Member States to facilitate visas, asylum, and emergency grants for those fleeing Iran.¶
Who is affected
- Baha'is in Iran: face arrests, detention, property destruction, education bans, and cemetery desecration; calls for their release and protection.¶¶¶
- Iranian authorities: urged to release prisoners, stop bans, allow UN access, and face sanctions and investigations.¶¶
- EU and Member States: called to support UN mechanisms, raise issues, sanction perpetrators, and assist civil society and refugees.¶¶