UN demands Iran drop 'demeaning' new hijab law

On September 23, 2023, the United Nations (UN) demanded that Iran drop its new hijab law, which it called "demeaning" and "discriminatory." The new law, which was passed in August 2023, requires all women in Iran to wear a hijab in public. The law also imposes stricter penalties on women who do not wear the hijab correctly. The UN's Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, Javaid Rehman, said that the new law "violates the fundamental rights of women and girls to freedom of expression, religion, and belief." Rehman also said that the law is "discriminatory" and "demeans women." The UN's Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) also condemned the new law. CEDAW said that the law is "a violation of the fundamental rights of women" and that it "perpetuates gender stereotypes." The Iranian government has defended the new law, saying that it is necessary to protect the country's Islamic culture and values. However, many Iranians have criticized the law, saying that it is a violation of their rights.

The new hijab law has led to protests in Iran. In September 2023, thousands of women took to the streets to protest the law. The protests were met with a crackdown from the Iranian government. The UN's demand that Iran drop the new hijab law is a sign of the growing international pressure on the Iranian government. The Iranian government is facing increasing scrutiny for its human rights record. The new hijab law is a controversial issue. Some people believe that it is necessary to protect the country's Islamic culture and values. Others believe that it is a violation of the fundamental rights of women. The UN's demand that Iran drop the new hijab law is a positive development. It shows that the international community is concerned about the human rights situation in Iran. The Iranian government should listen to the UN's demands and drop the new hijab law.