Although Iranian President Masoud Pezeshian has promised to alleviate the control of compulsory hijab, the report reveals the constant oppression of women and girls.
Iran is watching the use of women’s hijab scarf through droons and smartphone applications, says the UN Human Rights Council’s recent report.
Droons were introduced in April last year in Tehran and southern Iran. In addition, at the Gate of the Amirkabir University in Tehran, face recognition software was installed to monitor the use of female students’ hijab.
According to the report, persons authorized by the state report on violations of Hijab’s use via a mobile application called Nazer, and the vehicles of unused women in use are confiscated. The application was updated in September 2024 so that women can also be monitored in ambulance, public transport or taxis.
The police receive information about the vehicle and the owner will be sent a warning message: the vehicle will be seized if the use of the hijab is not repaired.
Women’s oppression and death sentences have increased
While Iranian President Masoud pezeshia has promised to alleviate the control of compulsory hijab, the report reveals that women and girls’ oppression continues.
Authorities have tightened their measures, which has led to numerous arrests and cases of physical violence.
The “Hijab and chastity” law threatens women with severe punishment, even a death penalty for violating the rules. The law was due to enter into force in December, but is still under review. Although the law has not yet been officially introduced, the report states that its operating models have already been processed.
– Such measures include extending current restrictions to women and girls, for example, to health care, education, employment, banking services and public transport, the report says.
The government has also continued to close private companies to non-compliance with mandatory hijab rules.
In Iran, the number of executions has tripled since 2021.
– Although most of the executions were convicted of drug -related crimes, the increase in executions after 2022 protests indicates the suppression of disagreements. This is in line with the long -term practice of the authorities, where executions are used to promote fear and as a tool for political oppression against protesters and minorities, the report says.