Adoption of Canadian-Sponsored UN Resolution on Human Rights in Iran

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November 20, 2007
No. 164
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following
statement regarding the successful adoption of the resolution led by Canada at the
United Nations on the human rights situation in Iran:
“Canada, with 41 other co-sponsors, brought forward a resolution at the UN again this
year to call attention to the continuing deterioration of the human rights situation in Iran.
The UN remains a key avenue for the international community to encourage positive
change. We hope that this resolution will stimulate debate, demonstrate support for
human rights defenders, and speed progress on respect for human rights in Iran.
“The Government of Iran has an obligation to live up to its international human rights
commitments. This resolution calls upon Iran to address the continued use of torture;
cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; public executions; stoning as a
method of execution; violent repression of the defenders of women’s human rights;
discrimination against minorities; restrictions on fundamental rights and freedoms; and
the persistent failure to uphold the right to due process of law.
“By adopting this resolution, the international community calls upon the Government of
Iran to act urgently to deal with these serious human rights violations. Canada will
continue to work with partner countries and through international forums to promote
freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.”
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