Summary

In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran details observations regarding trends, concerns and progress made in the protection of human rights, with a particular focus on accountability for human rights violations. Other aspects covered in the report include the imposition of the death penalty, arbitrary deprivation of life, arbitrary detention, restrictions on freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly, the right to an adequate standard of living, the Government response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and the situation of women and minorities.