Report of the Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, Its Causes and Consequences, Yakin Ertürk : addendum

Provides a brief overview of the recent history of Iran, governance structure, human rights obligations of the State and the status of women; examines incidents of violence against women and highlights the discriminatory laws and flaws in the administration of justice that hinder women's access to justice; reflects on measures taken to protect women's rights and considers the prospects for more comprehensive judicial reform; ends with recommendations for enhancing women's rights and ending violence against women in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Mission to the Islamic Republic of Iran (29 January to 6 February 2005).

25 p.

Includes endnotes and bibliographical references (p. 22-25).
Summary issued in all official languages; annexed mission report in English only.