Structural discriminations deeply entrenched in the Iranian legal system ultimately translate to
widespread discrimination against women, in all aspects of their lives.32 There are a number of
mechanisms where Iranian citizens can report violations of their rights in Iran, including the
Article 90 Commission of the Parliament,33 or Oversight Bodies for the exercise of Citizenship
Rights in the country's provincial courts.34 Yet since gender discrimination is inherent to the
Iranian legal framework, there is little opportunity for one’s complaint in that matter to be
adequately addressed and properly adjudicated in compliance with due process and international
human rights standards. Moreover, there is no independent National Human Rights Institution to
receive complaints from children, including girls, in Iran. With regards to illegal acts of violence
against women under Iranian law, there is no readily available information that might suggest
that complaints are adequately addressed, investigated and adjudicated.
Recommendation Status:
This recommendation has NOT been implemented.
32
See Minority Rights, https://minorityrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MRG_CFR_Iran_EN_Sept191.pdf
The Article 90 Commission was established to receive the citizens' complaints against government institutions and has the
responsibility to review them and transmit cases for judicial procedure accordingly.
34
These committees have the responsibility to oversee the strict implementation of the "Law on Respect for Legitimate Freedoms
and Civil Rights”.
33
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