ARTICLE 19 pays tribute to Alireza Fazeli-Monfared, a 20-year old gay man in Iran who was murdered on 4 May 2021 in Ahvaz, Iran with evidence strongly indicating that his murder was due to his sexuality. Alireza’s murder has shaken the Iranian LGBTQ community, shining a light on the plight of the LGBTQ community in Iran, at the hands of State structures and homophobic, transphobic, conservative, and patriarchal social norms. ARTICLE 19 calls for a prompt, thorough and independent investigation into Alireza’s murder, and for those responsible to be brought to justice in fair proceedings without resort to the death penalty. A failure to conduct an investigation into his killing in line with inteational human rights law and standards would constitute a violation of his right to life by the state. The shocking details of Alireza’s murder are still being patched together. It has been reported that Alireza was kidnapped by his stepbrother and cousins, and his body was found the next day (5 May) in a palm grove. According to Alireza’s partner, Aghil Abiat, Alireza knew his life was in danger and had plans to leave Iran to live with Aghil. His departure was set for two days after his murder. Alireza’s mother was informed that they had “finished him off” and told of the location of his body. ARTICLE 19 stands with the Iranian LGBTQ community during this tragic time. We continue to call for the repeal of anti-LGBTQ laws and policies, and an end to systematic discrimina Germany Wipes Slate Clean for 50,000 Men Convicted Under Anti-Gay Law...
ادامه مطلبما را در سایت Germany Wipes Slate Clean for 50,000 Men Convicted Under Anti-Gay Law دنبال می کنید
برچسب : نویسنده : alinaeimii بازدید : 104 تاريخ : يکشنبه 5 تير 1401 ساعت: 8:08