Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Condemnatory

Yes

Analysis

• The resolution extends the mandates of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran as well as the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, both of which are opposed by Iran. Iran rejected the resolution as "politicized" and called on UNHRC members to vote against it.
• Moreover, the resolution was adopted under Item 4, the primary framework for addressing country-specific human rights situations, signaling criticism.
• Regrettably, however, the resolution is only a short, procedural text. Unlike the UNGA’s annual resolution on Iran, there is no description of Iran’s violations.

Main Sponsors

Iceland, Germany, A/HRC/RES/55/19, Moldova, United Kingdom

Vote

Yes - 24, No - 8, Abstain - 15, Absent - 0

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Key Praise

None

Key Criticism

• "Decides to extend the mandate of Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran for a further period of one year in order to continue to monitor the ongoing situation of human rights, including civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights…"
• "Also decides to extend the mandate of the independent international factfinding mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran for a further period of one year to allow it to complete its mandate…"
• "Calls upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to cooperate fully with the Special Rapporteur and the independent international fact-finding mission…"