involvement of the Iranian Government in school-building projects abroad, notably in Syria. 56 There is a general shortage of teachers in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Reports have indicated as well that there is still a lack of female teachers in rural areas. 57 There is no readily available information that might indicate the existence of governmental measures aiming at increasing the number of female teachers in rural areas. In its General Comment on Article 13 of the Convention, the Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights stipulates that education should be available in functioning educational institutions and in sufficient quantity. Conditions to function include notably “buildings or other protection from the elements” but also “trained teachers receiving domestically competitive salaries”. Reports indicate that the Islamic Republic of Iran lacks adequate school infrastructures in rural areas and a significant number of schools in the country are in poor, even unsafe, conditions. Added to the general lack of teachers, these adverse conditions impact the delivery of quality education to Iranian children. Additionally, the lack of female teachers in rural areas have been reportedly limiting access to education to girls. .58 59 Recommendation Status: This recommendation has NOT been implemented. 56 Iran Wire, https://iranwire.com/en/features/6660 Radio Farda, https://en.radiofarda.com/a/iran-school-drop-out-among-girls/28726094.html 58 Minority Rights Group, https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/1203136/download 59 Radio Farda, https://en.radiofarda.com/a/iran-school-drop-out-among-girls/28726094.html 57 6