REF0855
- Mechanism
- CRC
- Date
- Mar 1, 2016
- Full Recommendation
In light of its general comment No. 13 (2011) on the right of the child to freedom from all forms of violence, and taking note of Sustainable Development Goal 16.2 to end abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children, the Committee strongly urges the State party to immediately repeal all provisions which authorize or condone cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of children. It also recommends that the State party put an end to public executions, which have an irreversible negative effect on the mental health of children who witness them, by implementing the above-mentioned decree. Furthermore, the Committee urges the State party to ensure that LGBTI children are not subjected to cruel and degrading treatment such as electric shocks and the administration of hormones and strong psychoactive medications, and that those responsible for these acts are held accountable.
- Recommendation Status
- Not Implemented
- Themes
- Freedom from discrimination
- Freedom from torture/CID treatment
- Gender based violence
- Protection of the child from all forms of violence
- Right to health
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
- The prevention of trafficking of children
- Demographics
- Children
- Source Reference Info
- CRC/C/IRN/CO/3-4
REF0864
- Mechanism
- CRC
- Date
- Mar 1, 2016
- Full Recommendation
The Committee draws the State party's attention to its general comment No. 15 (2013) on the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, and recommends that the State party take all necessary measures to prevent early pregnancies by prohibiting child marriages and providing access to contraceptives and to safe abortion, and to post-abortion care services, throughout the country. It also recommends that the State party decriminalize abortions in all circumstances and ensure that the views of the pregnant girl are always heard and respected in abortion decisions. Furthermore, the Committee recommends that the State party take measures to increase the allocation of public funds to improve the health situation of inhabitants of remote areas, focusing in particular on the health infrastructure. In doing so, the State party should seek financial and technical assistance from UNICEF and the World Health Organization, among others.
- Recommendation Status
- Not Implemented
- Themes
- Gender based violence
- Protection of the child from all forms of violence
- Right to health
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
- Demographics
- Children
- Women and Girls
- Source Reference Info
- CRC/C/IRN/CO/3-4
REF0865
- Mechanism
- CRC
- Date
- Mar 1, 2016
- Full Recommendation
In the light of its general comment No. 4 (2003) on adolescent health and development, the Committee recommends that the State party adopt a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health policy for adolescents throughout the country and ensure that sexual and reproductive health education is part of the mandatory school curriculum and is targeted at adolescent girls and boys, with special attention to preventing early pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. It also urges the State party to take measures to provide LGBTI children with access to information on gender identity and sexual orientation.
- Recommendation Status
- Not Implemented
- Themes
- Freedom from discrimination
- Right to health
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
- Demographics
- Children
- Source Reference Info
- CRC/C/IRN/CO/3-4
REF0866
- Mechanism
- CRC
- Date
- Mar 1, 2016
- Full Recommendation
The Committee recommends that the State party take urgent steps to counter the impact of river diversions and industrial activity in Khuzestan on agriculture and human health, which includes environmental pollution and water shortages.
- Recommendation Status
- Not Implemented
- Themes
- Right to development
- Right to health
- Demographics
- General Population, individual cases, miscellaneous
- Source Reference Info
- CRC/C/IRN/CO/3-4
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