INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN - Zahra Ershadi, Irans Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has said the Islamic Republic considers the issues
voiced by its women and girls and considers it as one of its top concerns
Attending to a UN conference entitled Women, Peace, and Security: Towards the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Resolution 1325 (2000 ) in New
York late on Tuesday, Ershadi stated Iran thinks that there is always space for safeguarding and promoting femaless human rights
The female diplomat stated Iran has made substantial progress in its efforts to empower ladies and will make ventures to promote their
status.Following is the full text of Ershadis declaration to the conference: Armed disputes have devastating and out of proportion impacts
on women and ladies, who are typically the primary victims of violence, displacement, and human rights abuses
They also face financial challenges, minimal access to healthcare and education, and increased vulnerability and marginalization.To avoid
and pacify violent disputes, underlying causes such as terrorism, violent extremism, foreign occupation, and disturbance should be
addressed.Similarly, femaless involvement in dispute prevention and resolution is essential as they bring distinct viewpoints and
They must be also at the forefront of development, peace, and security.Therefore, the worldwide neighborhood needs to utilize diplomacy and
dialogue to discover political services to contrast hotspots and engage women in all stages of the peace process.In this regard, the
Security Council has actually acknowledged the requirement to safeguard women in conflict situations and their empowerment in conflict
avoidance and resolution.In our unpredictable area, womens empowerment and development are vital despite the areas instability.Women and
women in Afghanistan have actually been severely affected by current ban constraints and it is essential that the de-facto authorities in
Afghanistan honor their commitments to make sure femaless access to education, work, and political participation.In Palestine, foreign
profession is the most considerable hazard to the security of Palestinian ladies and women, especially in Gaza, where they are the primary
victim of an enduring blockade and Israeli routine battle
The Council needs to oblige the Israeli routine to end its profession of Palestine, lift the inhumane blockade of Gaza, and stop its
criminal offenses versus ladies and girls.While femaless concerns are gone over in the context of peace and security when they belong to
armed conflicts, it is very important to acknowledge that these problems are the duty of other UN bodies such as the General Assembly and
ECOSOC.The Security Council must deal with such problems that straight impact international peace and security and work together with other
UN bodies to ensure that ladiess concerns are efficiently addressed.In conclusion, Madam
President, my delegation categorically rejects unjustified recommendations made to Iran at this conference by certain Member States.Iranian
females are active in numerous fields, consisting of science, education, and politics, and play a crucial role in society
Iranian women are active in various fields, including science, education, and politics, and play a vital function in society
Despite dealing with difficulties, such as the inhumane unilateral sanctions enforced by the United States, Iran remains committed to
promoting ladiess rights and has actually made substantial development in empowering women.As a responsible member state, Iran acknowledges
that there is always room for enhancement in terms of protecting and promoting womens human rights.We continue to work to empower Iranian
females and women and to make sure that their rights are supported while actively taking into account the concerns voiced by our females and
This is one of our leading concerns, and well endeavor to make progress in it.Madam
President, versus this background, we need to deal with the double requirements and political hypocrisy of certain states that selectively
use worldwide law and human rights to advance their political interests
These states often use UN platforms to push their program while staying quiet when it comes to the human rights infractions and atrocities
committed against Palestinian ladies and ladies by the Israeli regime.It is concerning that these particular states shamelessly support the
Israeli regimes apartheid policies as self-defense while overlooking the suffering and oppression of Palestinian females
Such political methods can deteriorate the trustworthiness of the UN.And lastly, Madam
President, it is paradoxical that the Israeli apartheid regime participates in such a crucial conference and discusses womens and ladies
rights while Palestinian women and girls continue to suffer as a result of the decades-long profession and the Israeli regimes colonial and
apartheid policies and practices in the Occupied Palestine.The agent of the Israeli regime should have discussed the numerous numbers of
Palestinian women and ladies who have actually been victims of her routines atrocities in Gaza and other parts of occupied Palestine
