Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security ’s Post

I did a study with the Washington based Population Action International in Iran & several other countries including the United States on the issue of women’s reproductive rights. To my surprise I found Iran a very progressive society where young women and men openly mingled in cafe’s & on the streets. The results of my study among all the countries Iran & the Netherlands were the Gold Standard on women’s reproductive rights and most other areas. The United States came in the same category as the developing countries. As a former member of the CEDAW committee I am fully aware that in most Western countries women are openly forced in prostitution & selling their bodies to put food on the table for their children. Why are you not condemning these systemic violation of women’s rights & human dignity? I am disappointed by those entities that repeat the US politicians and media propaganda about any country that do not bow to US’s imperialist behavior. Frankly after what the US government did to Afghan women, handing them back to the Taliban, I don’t trust the US government to have any say about the rights of women in other countries. There is enough women’s rights violations in the US that needs immediate attention.

Thank you for sharing this article Melanne Verveer. The Chastity and Hijab law not only infringes upon fundamental freedoms but also perpetuates systematic oppression. It’s essential to amplify these calls for justice and equality. #WomenLifeFreedom

Yet another example of structural gender discrimination being further embedded in Iran and of the further erosion of women’s basic human rights

Thank you for your unwavering support for women’s rights and their peace and security as well as always shining a light on repression. Iranian women appreciate your solidarity.

Thank you for standing for Iranian Women who are all to often forgotten.

Thank you Melanne Verveer Your solidarity gives us strength and encouragement. deeply appreciate you standing with us in this unequal fight for equality and justice.