Hengaw: Sunday, December 31, 2023
Hengaw Organization for Human Rights is set to publish its statistical report highlighting the concerning state of human rights and the escalating violation of fundamental rights in Iran.
According to data meticulously documented by the Statistics and Documentation Center of Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the year 2023 witnessed distressing figures.
- 823 death row prisoners
- 333 Kolbars suffered fatalities or injuries
- 27 individuals fell victim to landmines and explosives
- 34 prisoners lost their lives in Iranian prisons
- 2,342 individuals with verified identities were arrested
- 21 political activists and protesters received death sentences
- 547 activists faced imprisonment, totaling 2,094 years and 8 months, along with 94 years of suspended imprisonment and 2,547 floggings
- 122 women were killed by individuals closely associated with their families
The statistics compiled by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights underscore the critical human rights situation in Iran. The widespread execution of prisoners, arbitrary arrests, and heightened violence against vulnerable groups, including Kolbars and civil activists, paint a shocking picture of pervasive human rights violations.
The Islamic Republic’s policy towards women reflects a systematic violation of their rights, extending to sexual and gender minorities. This devaluation is evident not only in the political and ruling spheres but also in the social context. Consequently, the actual number of femicides exceeds what is reported in the news and media. Hengaw cautions against normalizing the killing of women in society, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the rampant arrests and torture of activists working to expose organized sexual and gender-based violence.
In the upcoming days, detailed thematic reports on the following topics will be published separately:
- Execution of 823 prisoners in Iran during 2023
- At least 333 Kolbars Killed or Injured During 2023
- Mine Explosions in Iran During 2023
- Conditions in Iranian Prisons during 2023
- Illegal and Arbitrary Arrests During 2023
- Legal Persecution of Activists in Iran during 2023