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In an unprecedented move, the United Nations has voted to expel Iran from the Commission on the Status of Women. The resolution, adopted with 29 in favor, calls for Iran's immediate removal from the body due to the death of Mahsa Amini and the violent crackdown on women's rights protests. This marks the first time a member has been removed from the Commission. The decision reflects the importance of upholding gender equality and empowering women within the UN framework.
Tuesday, 13 December, 2022