ADVANCE QUESTIONS TO IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF) –ADD.2
MEXICO
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Could the Islamic Republic of Iran provide more details regarding the current status
of the ongoing process of implementation of the “Supporting Handicapped Rights
Act” of 2004, and how is the Government fostering efforts to achieve its full
implementation?
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What concrete measures are taken in order to facilitate access to education and to
prevent and reduce school desertion, particularly by girls, members of minorities, and
children from rural families?
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What channels are at the disposal of human rights defenders and journalists allowing
them to denounce reprisals, harassment, intimidation, and any other infringements on
their rights and protection from persecution?
SPAIN
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When does the Government of Iran plan to adopt the Bill of Citizen Rights? What
mechanisms are set forth in this law to ensure an effective monitoring of human
rights?/ ¿Cuándo tiene previsto el Gobierno de Irán aprobar la Carta de Derechos de
los Ciudadanos? ¿Qué mecanismos se establecen en la misma para una tutela efectiva
de los derechos humanos?
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How would Iran consider a reform of its legislation to raise the minimum legal age of
consent for marriage? Has the Iranian Government adopted any measures to prevent
early, child and enforced marriages? / ¿Cómo valoraría Irán una reforma de su
legislación para elevar la edad de consentimiento para contraer matrimonio? ¿Ha
adoptado el Gobierno iraní alguna medida para evitar los matrimonios infantiles?
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How does Iran assess the situation of the Baha’i community? In which way are their
rights guaranteed? / ¿Cómo valora Irán la situación de la comunidad Baha’i? ¿En qué
medida se garantizan sus derechos?