Maryam Rajavi: The NCRI’s Plan to Guarantee Human Rights adn Freedoms in the Iran of Tomorrow
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Mr. mayor Boulard,
Honored Representatives, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends,
On August 26, 1789, the French National Constituent Assembly proclaimed the Declaration of the Rights of man and of the Citizen-an immortal milestone in humanity’s march toward liberty and justice.
And yet, how is it possible that in our time, governments continue to appease a regime that violates every principle enshrined in that Declaration?
For more than four decades, the clerical regime in my country has waged a campaign of repression and bloodshed against the people of Iran-without ever facing accountability.
The Regime’s Record of Massacres and Executions
Only a few weeks ago, two members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran–Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani-were executed. Fourteen other political prisoners face death sentences solely because of their affiliation with the PMOI.
In the month of July alone, at least 114 people were executed.During the single year of Masoud Pezeshkian’s presidency-a man the regime paraded as a “moderate”-at least 1630 executions were carried out.
Two fundamental reasons drive this frenzied conduct.
First, the regime fears the people and is gripped by the prospect of losing control. Every day, the Iranian people endure unbearable hardship. Ther is no electricity, no clean water, no bread, while prices soar beyond reach. Daily protests erupt across the country. In shiraz and in Kazerun, citizens poured into the streets and cried out, “Freedom, Freedom!” Only to be brutally attacked by the Revolutionary Guards. For this religious dictatorship, executions and repression are the only means to stave off a popular uprising.
The second reason is impunity. Those who commit thes crimes today are the very same individuals who carried out the mass killings of the 1980s, above all the 1988 massacre, and who have never been brought to justice.
In that decade, the regime executed tens of thousands of its opponents.
In 1988, Khomeini issued a fatwa that unleashed the slaughter of 30,000 political prisoners-the overwhelming majority of them members of the PMOI.
The book “The Genocide of the Mojahedin- The 1988 Massacre in iran’s Provinces” presents a picture of the 1988 massacre across 26 provinces of Iran.
Only a few people have ever spoken about this genocide. In his final report in July 2024, Professor Javaid Rehman characterized the executions of the 1980s in Iran as genocide and crimes against humanity. He called upon the international community to prosecute the regime’s officials for these atrocities.
And yet, the world remained silent.
Desecration of the graves of the Martyrs
On August 10,the clerical regime’s chief of judiciary brazenly denied the very existence of political prisoners in Khamenei’s prisons. The purpose of such lies is to strip political prisoners of their most basic rights.
The Shah’s regime once made the same denial. Yet after the revolution, the world saw that he had subjected political prisoners to the most barbaric forms of torture.
Today,at least 3,700 political prisoners across the country are enduring relentless pressure and abuse.The clerical regime subjects them to torture and mistreatment:
•by unleashing mobs of guards against defenseless inmates,
•by throwing prisoners into cages,
•by transferring them into solitary confinement in secret locations,
•by denying medical
Justice and the Judiciary in Tomorrow’s Iran
Dear Friends,
I have spoken about the dire conditions faced by the people of Iran, the political prisoners, and the ongoing violations of human rights under both the Shah’s and the clerical dictatorships.
Now, allow me to briefly outline the Iranian Resistance’s vision for safeguarding human rights and freedoms in the Iran of tomorrow.
The Cornerstone of a Democratic Iran: Justice
The question arises: how can respect for human rights be guaranteed in the future?
From our outlook, along with liberty and democracy, justice is the cornerstone of any democratic government.Without justice in Iran’s future system, chaos, vengeance, and dictatorship will replace the rule of law.
The Regime’s Crimes and Attempts to Erase History
Earlier this month, the graves of the PMOI martyrs in Section 41 of Behesht-e Zahra cemetery in Tehran were bulldozed and destroyed by the regime.
After this crime was exposed, the deputy mayor of Tehran, representing Khamenei, admitted that the destruction of the graves was carried out on the orders of senior regime officials and that the site is to be converted into a parking lot.
This decision comes from the highest authorities of the regime, and specifically from Khamenei himself. He seeks to erase the evidence of crimes against humanity.
The ruling regime has deliberately concealed the graves of those massacred in 1988.
Yet,the PMOI has exposed the locations of hidden graves in 36 counties.
In previous years, the regime destroyed countless other martyr graves across the country, including in Tabriz, Ahvaz, Mashhad, and tehran.
Establishing Justice: A Multi-faceted Approach
What does justice mean in the context of a future Iran? It requires several key components:
- Accountability for Past Crimes: Those responsible for the massacres, torture, and systematic oppression must be held accountable.
- Self-reliant Judiciary: A truly independent judiciary, free from the influence of political or religious factions, is essential.
- Rule of Law: The law must apply equally to all citizens,nonetheless of their background or beliefs.
- Victim support: Providing support and reparations to victims of human rights abuses is crucial for healing and reconciliation.
The Iranian Resistance’s Plan for a Just Judiciary
The Iranian Resistance proposes a comprehensive plan for establishing a just and independent judiciary in a future Iran. This includes:
- Constitutional Guarantees: Embedding the principles of justice and human rights within a new constitution.
- selection of Judges: establishing a clear and merit-based system for selecting judges, ensuring their independence and impartiality.
- Legal Reforms: Reforming the legal system to align with international human rights standards.
- Abolition of Discriminatory Laws: Eliminating laws that discriminate against women, minorities, and political dissidents.
key Takeaways
- justice is paramount for a stable and democratic Iran.
- The current regime actively attempts to erase evidence of its crimes.
- Accountability for past abuses is essential for reconciliation.
- An independent judiciary and the rule of law are fundamental to a just society.
- The Iranian Resistance has a concrete plan for establishing a just legal system.
published: 2025/08/27 09:58:18