Iran Reports 31 Women Executed in 2024, Highest in 17 Years Since 'Women, Life, Freedom' Movement

Jan 6, 2025, 10:55 AM

A recent report from Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) has revealed that at least 31 women were executed in Iran during 2024, marking the highest annual figure for female executions in the country in 17 years. This statistic is particularly notable as it comes two years after the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement began. The report, titled 'Women and the Death Penalty in Iran: A Gendered Perspective,' highlights the alarming gender disparities and inhumane aspects of capital punishment in Iran. The organization has been documenting executions since 2008, and this year's figures are unprecedented since their records began. The findings underscore ongoing concerns regarding gender inequality and human rights abuses in the Islamic Republic.