DRAFT RESOLUTION 1.

Committee: The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of
Women
Topic: Safeguarding the Rights of Women in Iran

Signatories: Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Colombia, Djibouti, France,

Germany, Italy, Pakistan, Qatar, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, United
States of America, Uzbekistan,

The Economic and Social Council,

Realising the timeline where the oppression started in Iran when Ayatollah Khomeini came
into power after the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and saw women’s equality incompatible with
Islamic society,

Noting with deep concern the violent oppression of women in Iran including discriminatory
laws and policies in the penal code related to marriage and divorce,

Deeply concerned by the morality police acts in terms of imposing harsh punishments on
women leading to deaths like Mahsa Amini,

Alarmed by the lack of accountability mechanisms and criminality for human rights
violations and crimes such as marital rape and domestic violence,

Deeply concerned about the decriminalisation of intimate partner violence and the legal age
of marriage being 15,

Expressing its appreciation for peaceful campaigns made by the United States of America
which call for the removal of Iran from the Commission of Status of Women Rights,

Noting with regret the lack of female representation at higher posts of powers such as
deputies and presidents and how only 17 out of 290 parliamentarians are women,

Deeply concerned of the first week of uprisings, where 15,000 to 16000 people were
detained,

Urges the international community to consider targeted international pressure and sanctions
as a measure of last resort, should diplomatic efforts and cooperation fail to yield progress in
safeguarding the rights of women in Iran,

Deeply convinced that the United States of America does not need to ratify Cedaw due to its
extensive laws to prevent gender discrimination including but not limited to the Civil Rights
Act, the Title IV, and the Equal Pay Act;
Recalling SDG goal 13, Millennium Development Goals, Beijing Platform for action,

Expressing its appreciation for France’s commitment to providing merit scholarships for the
higher education of women co-funded by UNESCO,

Convinced with the idea of the Republic of Italy to call Iran for negotiations under UPR and
introduce UNOCHR medical training sessions in Iran,

Taking into account the suspension of Family Protection Law 1967 leading to the
disqualification of women filing a petition in court for child custody, marriage and divorce,

Referring to the 2020 survey of 50,000 Iranians by Observer research Foundation, 75% of
Iranians opposed mandatory hijabs,

1) Accepts the following accountability mechanism to stop the violation of women's rights by
the Iranian government:
a. The threat of economic sanctions to incentivize the Iranian government to stop
cracking down on women activists;
b. Stopping all imports and exports of oil and gas inside of Iran until they release
women who are wrongfully in their custody;
c. Removal of Iran from the Commission of Status of Women rights as it calls
into question the entire credibility of the commission;

2) Affirms the following programme to improve women's representation in civil service

posts and important posts of deputies and presidents:
a. Improve gender balance in the economy by ensuring women have access to
employment opportunities;
b. Introduction of gender quotas which would ensure confirmed seats for women
at a higher point of decision-making regarding laws;
c. Feminist groups and organisations to continue supporting Iranian women and
their demand for bodily autonomy through peaceful gatherings and statements;

3) Calls for Iranian Women's Honour Killings Safeguarding Framework (HKSF), as the UK
commits to mediating, advocating, and collaborating with the international community to
implement this policy within Iran:
a. The policy shall apply to all Iranian women, regardless of their
residence and location, everywhere worldwide where honor killings
are suspected or reported:
i. Encouraging international cooperation and engagement with foreign
governments, organizations, and bodies to address honor killings;
 ii. Actively engage with the Iranian government to raise awareness about the
consequences of honor killings;
iii. Supporting and funding those educational programs and initiatives in Iran
that challenge traditional beliefs and practices that perpetuate honor killings;
iv. UK is offering asylum and protection to Iranian women at risk of honor
killings who seek refuge in our country, ensuring their safety and access to all
support services;
v. Working with international partners to establish safe houses and shelters
within Iran to provide immediate support to women, at risk of honor killings;
vi. Providing funding to NGOs and civil society organizations both working
globally and in Iran to offer legal, medical, and psychological support to
victims of honor killings and survivors;
vii. The UK shall offer legal and investigative assistance to foreign
governments dealing with honor killings involving Iranian nationals;
viii. The United Kingdom shall support the development of international
sanctions against nations that fail to address honor killings and other
gender-based violence within their jurisdictions;
b. Establishing a monitoring and evaluation system to assess the
effectiveness of this policy and report, regularly to the Parliament and
relevant international bodies;
c. Collecting data and reporting evidence, related to honor killings by the
Iranian government to facilitate policy decisions shall be encouraged;
d. Allocation of appropriate funds, from USA and France to implement
and sustain this policy, prioritizing the eradication of honor killings;
e. This policy framework shall come into effect upon receiving Royal
Assent;

4. Urges Iranian Women's Protection from Domestic Violence Framework (IWPDVF) to

combat domestic violence in Iran:

a. The UK shall work with international partners through diplomatic channels and direct
engagement with Iran to advocate mechanisms by the Iranian government within its
jurisdiction:
i. The UK shall collaborate with international organizations and Iranian civil
society groups to raise awareness about domestic violence, its consequences,
and available resources;
ii. The UK government shall support educational programs in Iran that focus
on promoting conflict resolution skills, promoting healthy relationships and
gender equality;
iii. The UK shall establish safe shelters, counseling services, and rehabilitation
centers for Iranian women, facing domestic violence;
 iv. For legal, medical, psychological, and financial support to the survivors of
domestic violence, the UK shall fund NGOs and community-based
organizations;
v. The UK shall allocate funding to maintain online platforms for Iranian
women to seek help, advice, and information about domestic violence;
vi. The United Kingdom shall advocate for the creation of specialized
domestic violence units within the Iranian law enforcement agencies to ensure
a swift response to cases of domestic violence;
vii. The United Kingdom shall encourage the Iranian government to enact and
enforce comprehensive legislation addressing domestic violence, including
provisions for restraining orders, penalties, and legal protection for victims;
viii. The UK shall provide technical assistance and capacity building to
strengthen the Iranian judicial system's ability to handle domestic violence
cases effectively;
ix. The UK shall advocate for the removal of legal barriers and discriminatory
practices that may hinder Iranian women from seeking justice;
x. The UK shall collaborate with Iranian media outlets and community leaders
to launch public campaigns that challenge traditional beliefs and social norms
that promote domestic violence;
xi. We shall support efforts to engage men in the fight against domestic
violence, promoting healthy masculinity and respectful relationships;
xii. The UK shall offer its expertise and resources to assist the Iranian
government in implementing and monitoring domestic violence prevention
response programs;
b. The UK shall establish a monitoring and evaluation system to assess the effectiveness
of this policy with the support of the Iranian government;
c. The UK shall encourage the Iranian government to report the data collection related to
domestic violence to facilitate evidence-based policy decisions;
d. The UK shall allocate the appropriate funds to sustain this given policy;
e. This policy shall come into effect when it will get Royal Assent;
f. The standard time period for the implementation of this framework is two to three
years;

5. Recommends Iranian Women's Protection from Forced Marriages Framework (IWPFMF)

to combat early marriages in Iran:
a. The legislation on early marriages seeks to provide robust measures and programs to
combat forced marriages in Iran, ensuring the protection, autonomy, and dignity of
Iranian women:
i. The United Kingdom shall engage with the Iranian government and
international organizations to raise awareness about the consequences of
forced marriages, emphasizing the importance of informed and freely given
consent in marriage;
 ii. The UK government shall support educational programs in Iran that
promote gender equality, empowerment of women and girls, and awareness of
the legal rights related to marriage;
iii. The United Kingdom shall allocate funding to establish helplines, online
platforms, and support services for Iranian women to seek help, advice, and
information about forced marriages;
iv. The United Kingdom shall support the establishment of safe houses and
orphanage homes within Iran to provide immediate protection and support to
Iranian women at risk of or escaping forced marriages;
v. The United Kingdom shall urge the Iranian government to eliminate legal
loopholes and discriminatory practices that enable forced marriages;
vi. The UK shall bring technological innovation to enhance the capacity of the
Iranian judicial system to handle cases related to forced marriages if it is
willing to change forced marriage laws;
vii. The United Kingdom shall advocate for the Iranian government to enact
and enforce comprehensive legislation criminalizing forced marriages, with
strict penalties for perpetrators and legal protections for victims;
viii. The United Kingdom shall collaborate with Iranian media outlets and
community leaders to launch public awareness campaigns that challenge
cultural and societal norms that perpetuate forced marriage;
ix. The UK government shall support community-based programs that engage
families, religious leaders, and local communities in discussions on consent,
gender equality, and the harmful consequences of forced marriages;
x. The UK is willing to provide its legal assistance as well;
a. The United Kingdom commits to advocating and encouraging Iran for
the adoption of these mechanisms and programs by the Iranian
government, working in partnership with international organizations
and civil society;
b. The UK will be monitoring and evaluating this policy by reporting
regularly to the Parliament and relevant international bodies;
c. The United Kingdom along with its allies like USA, France mainly
will allocate appropriate funds to implement and sustain this policy;

6. Supports Iranian Women's Health and Well-being Framework (IWHWF) to deal with the
physical, psychological, and mental health of Iranian Women:

a. Realizing the severe physical, mental, and psychological health challenges faced by
Iranian women and the critical need to address these issues, the United Kingdom
introduces the following steps:
i. This comprehensive legislation aims to improve the overall health and
well-being of Iranian women by addressing their unique health needs and
promoting access to healthcare services;
 ii. Collaboration of community organizations and government shall introduce
programs to meet the gap between rural and urban areas;
iii. Engagement with the Iranian government and international organizations to
promote awareness of women's health issues and provide education on
preventive measures, early detection, and healthy lifestyle choices;
iv. Allocation of funding to support community-based health programs and
initiatives that specifically target Iranian women, focusing on reproductive
health, maternal care, and non-communicable diseases;
v. Advocating for the inclusion of comprehensive sex education in Iranian
schools, emphasizing reproductive health and gender equality;
vi. The United Kingdom will support efforts to improve healthcare
infrastructure in Iran, particularly in underserved rural areas, to ensure Iranian
women have equitable access to healthcare services;
vii. The UK government will allocate funds to expand the network of
healthcare facilities providing reproductive health services, mental health
support, and screenings for diseases prevalent among women;
viii. The United Kingdom will collaborate with international organizations to
provide training and capacity-building programs for Iranian healthcare
professionals, with a focus on gender-sensitive care;
ix. The United Kingdom will advocate for the destigmatization of mental
health issues and promote mental health awareness campaigns targeting
Iranian women;
x. The United Kingdom will encourage the integration of mental health
services into primary healthcare settings to ensure easier access for Iranian
women;
xi. Advocating for the Iranian government to uphold and protect the
reproductive health and rights of Iranian women, including access to family
planning, safe abortion services, and comprehensive prenatal and postnatal
care;
xii. Taking research initiatives on reproductive health issues;

b.The United Kingdom will work with the Iranian government to establish a comprehensive
data collection system for women's health issues, enabling evidence-based policy decisions
and targeted interventions;

c. Estabilishing a monitoring and evaluation system to assess the effectiveness of this policy
and report regularly to the Parliament and relevant international bodies;

d. The UK will encourage the Iranian government to collaborate on data collection and
reporting related to women's health;

e.The United Kingdom, in collaboration with the Iran Government and allies, shall allocate
appropriate funds to implement and sustain this policy, with a primary focus on improving
the health and well-being of Iranian women;
f. This policy shall come into effect immediately upon receiving Royal Assent;

7. Recommends Iranian Family Protection Legal Framework (IFPLF) to ensure family

protection laws in Iran:

a. Emphasizing the urgent need to establish comprehensive family protection laws in Iran to
safeguard the legal rights of women, particularly in matters related to child custody and
divorce:
i. This legislation seeks to provide a legal framework that upholds the rights
and interests of Iranian women in family matters, ensuring their access to fair
divorce proceedings and child custody, with the consent of the Iranian
parliament and its people;
ii. Funding shall be provided for awareness campaigns to inform Iranian
women of their legal rights in family matters;
Encouraging the Iranian government to enact and enforce comprehensive laws
and regulations that ensure equal rights for both parents in child custody
decisions, with a primary focus on the best interests of the child;
iii. Courts shall be mandated to consider the physical, emotional, and financial
well-being of the child and the ability of each parent to provide a stable and
nurturing environment;
iv. The legal framework shall allow for joint custody arrangements, shared
parenting responsibilities, and visitation rights that prioritize the child's
relationship with both parents;
v. The Iranian government shall establish clear and equitable divorce
procedures that protect the rights of both spouses, ensuring fair distribution of
assets, property, and financial support;
vi. Women shall have the right to initiate divorce proceedings and obtain a
divorce without undue obstacles, including the removal of the need for a
husband's consent;
vii. The United Kingdom shall allocate funding to support capacity-building
initiatives for the Iranian legal system, including training for judges, lawyers,
and legal aid providers;
viii. Mediation and counseling services shall be available to help couples
explore reconciliation options before divorce, preventing hasty decisions;
ix. Legal aid shall be available to women who cannot afford legal
representation in child custody and divorce proceedings to ensure equitable
access to justice;
b. An independent body shall be established to monitor the implementation and
adherence to this legal framework;
c. Regular reports on the progress and impact of this framework shall be submitted to
the Iranian Parliament and relevant international bodies;
d. The United Kingdom shall engage in dialogue and collaboration with the Iranian
government to ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of this legal framework;
e. Financial support shall be extended to NGOs and civil society organizations in Iran that
work to promote women's rights and provide legal assistance to women in family matters;
f. This policy shall come into effect immediately upon receiving Royal Assent;
g. The suggested time period is until Iranian parliament and their Islamic Guardian Council
approves it;

8. Recommends a ‘walk away program’ to be implemented to stop the oppression of women

sex workers in Iran:
a. A 9-month capacity-building program during which women who have expressed the
desire to exit sex work closely work with a case manager to address one to three areas
that they view as essential to their making a successful transition;
b. These areas may include housing and employment and throughout the program case
managers will work one-on-one with women to strengthen their support networks by
connecting them with culturally-appropriate community-based service providers and
family members;
c. This will also consolidate women’s skills development in an effort to support their
self-confidence and employability, reduce their involvement in sex work and promote
their successful transition out of sex work;

9. . Further recommends the creation of micro finance institutions in Iran to provide small
loans to women to stabilise their income and future needs and increase economic growth to
create job opportunities so they don’t resort to prostitution as well as use those loans to get
adequate representation in court cases for divorce and marriage;

10. Recommends setting up an Observatory Committee under the United Nations Human
Rights council (UNHRC) to create amendments in the existing constitution and penal code of
Iran by:
a. Analysing and assessing current laws in the constitution that promote discriminatory
acts against women;
b. Creating a report about the loopholes and lack of definitive terms in the penal code
that cease accountability;
c. Introducing more laws and policies in the constitution that criminalize domestic
violence and marital rape and set up a judicial punishment for it;
d. The members of this committee will include members of the United Nations such as
the United States of America and Iranian citizens and representatives including
female representatives to suggest and amend laws and draw up a new constitution;

11. Urges an ‘activist’ programme to be undertaken to the counter the underrepresentation of

women in media:
 a. Carry out awareness campaigns funded by ECOFIN relating to current human right
violations that women face in Iran so the international community takes the issue
more seriously;
b. Collaborating with humanitarian organisations that encourage political activism such
as Amnesty International to add to those awareness campaigns by post;
c. Setting up a social media account in collaboration with the United Nations which
would share information with the entire world regarding human right violations;

12. Takes note of the Humanitarian Ordinance for Peace and Equality framework which
works as a reparative justice and rehabilitation mechanism to ensure:
a. Reforming the Iranian security forces such as the Iranian morality police and hold
them accountable for wrongfully subjecting women to punishment;
b. Rehabilitation provided to women who face psychological and physical abuse in the
form of medical supplies and aid as well as counselling and therapy services;
c. Using state courts with adequate female representation in positions of power to ensure
no biased decisions are made on cases of marriage and divorce;

13. Calls upon the ‘WDS’ framework to increase female representation in political posts by:
a. W stands for writing to the political representatives of our countries to support Iranian
women’s rights publicly and stand in solidarity with them;
b. Donate and support human right organisations by sharing information and posts on
protests;
c. S stands for signing petitions asking G7 leader to expel Iran’s diplomats from
UNCSW;
d. This framework will be funded by the United States of America and France;

14. Encourages the AAR framework to medically assist the Iranian women by:
a. A stands for aid to be provided to help women with the development of infrastructure
and healthcare;
b. A stands for assistance to be given to Iranian women, in the form of counselling,
especially those who have experienced the psychological effects of the oppressive
Iranian regime;
c. R stands for responsibility given to the state to ensure that hospitals hire third party
doctors that do not discriminate against women especially those belonging to ethnic
minorities;

15. Approves the DRH framework to increase rehabilitation services and amend Iranian
legislation:
a. D stands for decriminalising intimate partner violence in vulnerable cases and
following SDG 5;
b. R stands for regulating implementation of laws existing UN affiliated organisations;
c. H stands for helping Iranian protestors through medical aid contributing to SDG 1 and
10;
16. Considers the IOW framework to stop the oppression of women in Iran:
a. I stands for implying pressure of international human rights under the well established
channels of United Nations, specifically the ICCPR and ICESCR conventions;
b. O stands for offering legal pathways for those who need to escape Iran including rapid
access to visas and asylum;
c. W stands for working with Iran’s muslim majority neighbours and Tehran’s partners
in Global South to prevent further violation of women rights in Iran;

17. Draws attention to the ELF framework to stop the violent oppression of women in Iran:
a. E stands for Elimination of misogynistic and discriminatory laws such as the law that
states women can take part in certain professions;
b. L stands for laws need to be implemented so that they can protect women for example
a law that protects women in cases of domestic violence;
c. F stands for following the international guidelines of the United Nations that state the
equality of women;

18. Considers the following ‘’Quadruple I” framework to ensure an increased turnout of

Iranian girls in schools:

a. I stands for the implementation of girls education initiatives such as UNGEI to

support safe educational environments for girls;
b. Increased access to menstrual hygiene products to maintain girls’ participation and
comfort within schools;
c. I stands for introduction of financial merit-based scholarships funded by Italy, France
and the United States of America to increase the likelihood of girls staying in school
and completing their studies;
d. I stands for the incorporation of a gender-responsive curriculum including
gender-sensitive teaching methods to encourage girls' engagement in all subjects;

19. Directs the committee to implement a 3-pronged strategy that centres on:

a. Promoting financial accessibility to education and ensuring education is within

reach for all by:
i) Providing financial support to educational institutions;
ii ) Adjusting the tax framework to incentivize higher spending on education;
iii) Enhancing the involvement of organizations like UNICEF in supplying
educational resources to schools and guaranteeing essential facilities;

b. Eliminating societal hurdles by mobilizing media outlets and

non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to combat the stereotypes
surrounding women's education;
 c. Collaborating with the government to bolster the legal and law enforcement
mechanisms in order to eradicate instances of violence targeting female
educational institutions;

20. Suggests that funding can be done in multiple ways:

a) By establishing a fund pool similar to Addis Ababa Plan previously

used by the G20:

i) Fund pool comprising funds from the P5 and all willing

countries;

ii) The funds transferred will be tracked by a team of

representatives from the UNHRC and UNCSW who will ensure
that these funds are used appropriately;

iii) By using the amount collected at the Generation Equality Forum in

2021 under the Global Acceleration Plan for Gender Equality;

21. Recommends the CRI framework which includes but is not limited to:

a. C for creating partnerships between public health and non-radical religious

organizations that improve reproductive health outcomes;
b. R for respecting the intrinsic value of religious traditions on their own terms;
c. I for investigating the barriers and facilitators to receiving support from their
respective religious communities;

22. Appeals the establishment of ‘Global Maternal Care Alliance’ within Iran under the
following guidelines:

a. The objective of this organization is to enhance access to quality maternal healthcare

to women regardless of their socio-economic background, promote comprehensive
sex education and reduce maternal mortality and morbidity by providing training,
resources and support to healthcare professionals and facilities;

b. Its composition will consist of healthcare professionals, educators and researchers as

well as youth representatives ensuring a holistic approach to addressing maternal
healthcare, having at least 60% women as the representatives with the limit not
exceeding 400 members;
 c. The GMCA would be funded $4 million per annum through a diverse range of
sources, including financial contributions from member states, international donor
organizations, partnerships with the private sector, individual donations, and
government aid programs;

d. The funding of the organization would be broken down as follows

i) 40% of the funding will be allocated to program implementations and operations which
would include coordinating initiatives, conducting research, providing training and managing
partnerships;

ii) 20% of the funding would be allocated to capacity building and training to ensure the
expertise of healthcare professionals, educators and community leaders;

iii) 15% of the funding would be allocated to research and innovation to evaluate program
impact, identify emerging trends and develop innovating solutions;

iv) 8% of the funding would be allocated to technical advisory support to collaborate with
technical experts to guide program development and ensure evidence-based strategies;

v) 5% of the funding would be allocated to administration and management such as staff

salaries, legal services and administrative overhead;

vi) 2% of the funding would be allocated to outreach and engagement for building
relationships with stakeholders, conducting surveys and engaging with communities;

vii) 10% of the funding would be allocated to advocacy and awareness campaigns for
developing and executing awareness campaigns, advocacy efforts, and media management;

23. Accepts the SAVE framework, which promotes women’s political participation and role
in policy-making by:

a. Supporting local government in ensuring adequate political participation of women by

recommending;

i. That a Transparent Candidate List be issued by political parties which outlines the
composition of candidates and also shows candidate distribution on basis of gender;

ii. At least 30% of seats be reserved for female candidates within political parties;

iii. At least 30% of seats be reserved for women in Parliaments;

iv. Political parties that include at least 30% of each gender on their party candidate lists to
receive an additional 15% supplement from the state budget;

v. Political parties not designating the minimum percentage of female politicians in their
candidate list to lose 50% of their state funding;

vi. This framework is to be approved by the United Nations Security Council;

vii. All of the activities will be regulated by the UN Watchdogs committee, which will submit
the annual reports to UNSC;

viii. In situations where a violation of the framework is observed, UNSC takes necessary
actions;

b. Aid to be provided to cover finances of women’s educational programs through pool

funding by France;
c. Vocational training for women in conflict zones conducted and funded by the
UNEVOC;
d. Educating women about their legal and political rights, right to healthcare and right to
education;

24. Further reminds that the United States of America issued an ultimatum to the Islamic
Republic of Iran, failure to comply to the following actions within the next 8 months will
result in indirect interenvention:

a. Immediate abolition of the Ghasht-e-Ershad security organization;

b. Swift financial compensations to be provided to all individuals who were detained
during peaceful demonstrations in accordance with international standards;
c. Implementation of comprehensive reforms to surveillance practices concerning
peaceful protestors and journalists, ensuring the protection of their fundamental
rights;
d. Removal of media censorship laws, thus safeguarding the right of expression for all
citizens;

25. Accepts the suggestion in regards to amendments in Iranian Shariah Law to safeguard
women rights:

a. Lifting harsh dress code policies for women by amending sharia law in Iran;
b. Using Universal Periodic Review data suggest Iran to seize religious
extremist groups influenced by the ideology of 1979 Islamic Revolution ,
consequently calling it to ratify CEDAW;

26. Resolves to remain actively seized on the matter.