UNION, October 28 - The Iranian protests that were triggered by the murder of a young lady in police custody will be the focus of the United Nations next week as the US looks for ways to support genuine, independent investigations into Iranian human rights violations.
A paper outlining the event, states that the US and Albania will hold a non-formal U.N. Security Council meeting on Wednesday. Shirin Ebadi, the Iranian campaigner and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, and Nazanin Boniadi, an actress, are scheduled to speak.
three-minute read the 29th of October 202211:24 GMT+2 Updated four hours ago
Exclusive: The United States will focus on the protests in Iran at the UN
On Times Square, protesters oppose the passing of Mahsa Amini.
On Times Square, protesters oppose the passing of Mahsa Amini.
UNION, October 28 - The Iranian protests that were triggered by the murder of a young lady in police custody will be the focus of the United Nations next week as the US looks for ways to support genuine, independent investigations into Iranian human rights violations.
A paper outlining the event, seen by Reuters, states that the US and Albania will hold a non-formal U.N. Security Council meeting on Wednesday. Shirin Ebadi, the Iranian campaigner and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, and Nazanin Boniadi, an actress, are scheduled to speak.
According to the memo, the discussion would focus on Iran's continuous persecution of women, girls, and those who belong to racial and religious minorities. It will highlight chances to support trustworthy, impartial inquiries into the Iranian government's breaches of human rights.
Other U.N. member states and rights organisations are welcome to the conference, which will also feature remarks from independent U.N. investigator on Iranian human rights, Javaid Rehman.
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