On Wednesday, 19 November 2025, the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly once again condemned the widespread human rights violations in Iran, adopting a new resolution against the Islamic Republic with 79 votes in favor and 28 against.

The resolution expresses serious concern over the sharp rise in executions, particularly targeting Ahwazi Arabs, Baluch, Kurds, and Afghans. It also addresses widespread executions without fair trial, forced confessions, the execution of minors, and secretive handling of bodies, and calls on Iran to move toward an official suspension of the death penalty.

For the first time, the resolution formally recorded the issue of “transnational repression” of Iranian dissidents, including threats and surveillance of opponents abroad and security pressures on their families inside Iran.

A significant portion of the resolution focuses on the situation of women, covering mandatory hijab laws and the “Chastity and Hijab” law, street and online repression, the use of surveillance technologies, and increasing violence such as femicide, child marriage, and so-called honor killings.

Regarding minorities, the resolution again emphasizes structural discrimination against Ahwazi Arabs, Baluch, Kurds, and Turks, warning of intensified repression in these regions. It also expresses concern for Sunni Muslims, Baha’is, Christian converts, dervishes, and other religious groups.

The issue of forced return of hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees is highlighted as a major concern, particularly for Afghan women and girls who face serious risks.

The resolution calls on Iran to enhance cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms, including the Special Rapporteur and fact-finding missions. The document is scheduled for final voting in the General Assembly plenary in December 2025.