Human Rights Violations and the Death Penalty in Iran
Gothenburg, Sweden – November 22, 2025 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally coinciding with the adoption of the 72nd UN General Assembly Third Committee resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran. During the gathering, Iranian supporters of the Resistance congratulated the people of Iran on the passage of this resolution and reaffirmed their determination to continue the struggle for human rights, freedom, democracy, and justice in Iran.
The demonstrators emphasized that the regime’s escalating repression highlights the urgent need for international solidarity with the Iranian people and their organized Resistance.
Participants condemned the Iranian regime’s extensive use of the death penalty as a grave violation of human rights, particularly the execution of political prisoners. They stressed that the death penalty in Iran has become a systematic tool of repression aimed at silencing dissent and instilling fear among the population.
Calls for Justice and Accountability
The rally demanded the complete abolition of capital punishment in Iran and the unconditional release of all political prisoners, especially those facing imminent execution.
Organizers urged that senior officials of the Iranian regime be brought before an international tribunal to face justice for crimes against humanity.
Speakers highlighted the importance of international pressure and legal accountability to end the regime’s systematic violations of human rights.
Support for Maryam Rajavi’s Democratic Vision
Participants expressed strong support for NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi‘s “No to Executions” campaign, calling for its expansion worldwide. They reaffirmed their commitment to a democratic, secular republic in Iran—rejecting both theocracy and monarchy—and voiced solidarity with MEK Resistance Units inside the country striving for freedom and justice.
The demonstrators also endorsed Mrs. Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan, which outlines a comprehensive vision for a free, democratic, and secular Iran founded on respect for human rights, equality, and the rule of law.
