On March 18, 2025, 43 international human rights organisations, including the Center for Human Rights in Iran, issued an urgent call to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC). They urged member states to renew the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran and to sustain an independent investigative mechanism following the findings of the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran (FFMI). This comes amid a profound human rights crisis in the country, marked by serious violations and state repression against peaceful protesters.
According to the organisations, after two years of thorough investigations into the Woman, Life, Freedom protests initiated in September 2022, the FFMI identified egregious human rights violations by Iranian officials, including murder, torture, and sexual violence. These revelations underscore a systemic crisis that includes ongoing attacks on women, minorities, and dissenters, fuelled by a culture of impunity that emboldens state actors to repeat such abuses, unpunished.
The coalition highlights the urgent need for a broader investigative mandate to address not only current violations but also the structural causes behind them. Both the Special Rapporteur’s work and FFMI’s investigations are pivotal in documenting abuses and pushing for accountability, as Iranian authorities continue to shield perpetrators from justice. The ongoing human rights violations are characterised as cyclical and entrenched, necessitating comprehensive international scrutiny and action.
Victims of human rights violations in Iran, including women and ethnic minorities, require a holistic response that ensures their needs for truth and justice are met. The international community is thus encouraged to condemn the rights abuses firmly and to provide the necessary resources to uphold the principles of human rights and justice.
43 international rights organisations have urged the UN Human Rights Council to renew the mandates of the Special Rapporteur on Iran and an independent investigation mechanism. This appeal follows the FFMI’s findings on severe human rights abuses in Iran, particularly against women, minorities, and dissenters. Continued international support is critical to address these violations and promote accountability.
In conclusion, the urgent appeal from 43 international human rights organisations highlights the dire human rights situation in Iran and the need for continued international oversight. The renewal of the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and the independent investigative mechanism are crucial in addressing ongoing rights violations, ensuring accountability, and supporting victims’ quest for justice. The international community must stand in solidarity with those suffering under repressive regimes and demand meaningful action.
Original Source: iranhumanrights.org
