Posted on 11/22/2007 4:44:51 AM PST by nuconvert
ADOPTION OF CANADIAN-SPONSORED UN RESOLUTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN IRAN
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding the successful adoption of the resolution led by Canada at the United Nations on the human rights situation in Iran:
“Canada, with 41 other co-sponsors, brought forward a resolution at the UN again this year to call attention to the continuing deterioration of the human rights situation in Iran. The UN remains a key avenue for the international community to encourage positive change. We hope that this resolution will stimulate debate, demonstrate support for human rights defenders, and speed progress on respect for human rights in Iran.
“The Government of Iran has an obligation to live up to its international human rights commitments. This resolution calls upon Iran to address the continued use of torture; cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; public executions; stoning as a method of execution; violent repression of the defenders of women’s human rights; discrimination against minorities; restrictions on fundamental rights and freedoms; and the persistent failure to uphold the right to due process of law.
“By adopting this resolution, the international community calls upon the Government of Iran to act urgently to deal with these serious human rights violations. Canada will continue to work with partner countries and through international forums to promote freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.”
Iran slams biased Canada resolution
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=32052§ionid=351020101
Thank you, Mr. Harper.
One can glean a good deal about a country by knowing who its enemies are.
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