Iran
Iran represents an extreme case of state-mandated gender apartheid, the systematic persecution of religious minorities, and lethal suppression of all political dissent.
Recorded incidents
2,200
How much we can see
Limited reporting
Reporting is thin here. Real levels could be much higher than the numbers below.
Who gets targeted here
Bias against women and girls
The state enforces draconian mandatory hijab laws via the 'Morality Police.' The 'Woman, Life, Freedom' uprising was met with lethal force, sexual violence in prisons, and mass executions.
Where this comes from
- UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran (2024)"Found the state guilty of crimes against humanity regarding its treatment of women."
Political polarization
Any deviation from the ruling clerical ideology is criminalized as 'enmity against God' (moharebeh), resulting in the highest per-capita execution rate in the world for political dissidents.
Where this comes from
- Amnesty International (2024)
Antisemitism
Religious minorities, particularly the Baha'i community (and remaining Jewish populations), face systematic persecution. They are barred from higher education, businesses are confiscated, and leaders are imprisoned.
Where this comes from
- Baha'i International Community (2023)