209 members of the Iranian regime’s parliament have signed a petition urging Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to enforce the controversial Chastity and Hijab law. The request, made on March 4, has sparked widespread reactions and criticism.
Notably, this move by members of the Iranian parliament (Majlis) came just one day before UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for the complete and permanent abolition of Iran’s mandatory hijab law and other discriminatory regulations against women. This timing once again highlights the stark divide between the policies of the Iranian regime and international human rights demands.
The Chastity and Hijab law, which imposes strict social restrictions and suppresses women’s freedoms, has faced significant domestic and international opposition since its introduction. Despite this, the Iranian regime remains adamant about its enforcement, even as human rights organizations, civil activists, and many Iranian citizens continue to condemn the law as a blatant violation of women’s fundamental rights.
This latest parliamentary request underscores the Iranian regime’s determination to intensify repression rather than address widespread public discontent, further tightening social restrictions on women instead of responding to growing demands for freedom and justice.
