Iran’s Deputy Representative to the UN says Western countries don’t need to consider themselves guardians of Iranian women
Zahra Ershadi, Iran’s Deputy Representative to the UN, criticized the role Western countries have assumed as guardians of women during her speech at a meeting on Women, Peace, and Security held at the Security Council on Thursday. She said,
The tragic death of Mahsa Amini, a young Iranian woman, broke the hearts not only of our government but also of the people of my country. We are saddened by this incident and hope never to witness such a tragic loss again. A thorough investigation was conducted to determine the circumstances leading to this tragic death.
So far, the findings of two initial investigations have been shared with member countries and UN-affiliated organizations. Iranian women are intelligent, educated, dedicated, patriotic, and aware of their rights. They also know how to engage with the government in a peaceful and constructive manner to advance their rights. Therefore, we advise Western countries that they do not need to consider themselves guardians or spokespersons for Iranian women.
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