In its national report to the Universal Periodic Review the Islamic Republic of Iran stated that it
“has promoted women's cultural, social, economic, civil and political rights as a key element in
its national policy, law making and planning.” There is no further indication as to the regularity
of such campaigns and the forms they have taken.
The Government also stated that it held training courses on citizenship rights for judges, staff and
judicial officers, as well as for the personnel of the executive departments and administrative
systems throughout the country’s provinces. The Charter of Citizenship Rights, decreed by the
President in 2016, functions as an administrative mechanism providing guidance for the
implementation of the principles, norms and laws stipulated in the Constitution.11 According to
Article 11 of the Charter stipulates “Women have the right to have active and effective
participation in policymaking, legislation, management, implementation and supervision, and
shall be provided equal social opportunities in accordance with Islamic norms.”
However, there is no readily available information as to the exact content of such trainings,
whether they contained courses on the women’s rights protected under the Covenant and whether
these trainings were targeting women. Additionally, there is no readily available information
suggesting that the Islamic Republic of Iran organizes special training programs for women
within the wider women population in Iran.
Recommendation Status:
This recommendation has been PARTIALLY implemented.
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Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review Islamic Republic of Iran, 27 December 2019,
https://undocs.org/A/HRC/43/12
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