In Iran, new laws have come into force that introduce harsh punishments for women for violating the so-called "laws of morality". These norms have caused serious concern to human rights organizations, as they provide for the death penalty and long prison terms for even minimal deviations from the strict rules of Islamic morality.
According to the adopted norms, women who:
- "They promote nudity",
- Dressing "incorrectly" or violating the Islamic dress code,
may be sentenced to: - Fines in the amount of more than 15,000 dollars,
- Beating,
- Imprisonment from five to 15 years.
Particularly strict measures are provided for "recidivists" - women who repeatedly violate these norms.
Of particular concern is the law's provision that certain offenses can be classified as "corruption on the ground," a term often used by Iranian authorities to describe actions that go against Islamic principles. This crime is punishable by death.
As human rights defenders explain, even actions related to peaceful activism can fall under this definition. For example:
- Sending videos of protests to foreign media,
- Participation in human rights campaigns,
- Distribution of materials that the authorities consider "propaganda of obscenity".
Amnesty International and other human rights organizations strongly condemned the adoption of these laws, emphasizing their repressive nature. They call on the international community to put pressure on the Iranian government to stop the implementation of these cruel regulations.
The new laws target not only Iranian citizens, but also foreign actors, including international media and public organizations. They can be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison and fined up to $15,000 for "promoting bad clothing or obscenity."
