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Iran Executes LGBT Citizens Under Harsh Islamic Law
Refuge and Protection of Human Rights Worldwide
Page 1 — Introduction and Context
Iran remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world for LGBT citizens. Under the country’s harsh interpretation of Islamic law, same-sex relations are criminalised and can carry punishments ranging from imprisonment and flogging to the death penalty.
Executions of LGBT individuals continue to be reported, creating an environment of fear and forcing many to hide their identities or flee the country in search of safety.
Page 2 — Historical and Political Background
Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran’s leadership has enforced conservative religious codes across all areas of public and private life. LGBT rights, already restricted under previous regimes, were further eroded as the state introduced severe laws based on strict interpretations of Sharia.
Over the years, LGBT individuals have been targeted by morality police, subjected to surveillance, and prosecuted in courts that deny due process. These measures have institutionalised discrimination and normalised violence against LGBT citizens.
Page 3 — Forms of Persecution
LGBT citizens in Iran face persecution in multiple forms:
- Executions: individuals sentenced to death under sodomy laws.
- Arbitrary arrests: LGBT people detained by morality police.
- Torture and abuse: detainees subjected to coercion and mistreatment in custody.
- Social ostracism: rejection by families and communities.
- Exile: many forced to flee abroad to escape persecution.
These punishments make Iran one of the most repressive environments for LGBT people worldwide.
Page 4 — Consequences for Citizens and Society
For LGBT individuals, state-sanctioned violence means living under constant fear. Many conceal their identities, endure forced marriages, or attempt dangerous journeys to seek asylum abroad. The trauma of persecution has lasting effects on mental health and community cohesion.
For Iranian society, the execution and persecution of LGBT citizens fosters intolerance, undermines human rights, and isolates the nation internationally. Iran’s treatment of LGBT people attracts global condemnation and damages its reputation on the world stage.
Page 5 — Solutions and Conclusion
Protecting LGBT citizens in Iran requires urgent reform and international advocacy.
Key steps include:
- Legal reform: repeal laws criminalising same-sex relations.
- Moratorium on executions: end capital punishment for LGBT individuals.
- Protection mechanisms: safeguard LGBT citizens from violence and discrimination.
- Cultural change: promote awareness campaigns to reduce stigma.
- International support: expand asylum pathways for LGBT Iranians fleeing persecution.
Until such measures are taken, LGBT citizens in Iran will continue to face harsh punishments, including execution, under laws that deny their basic humanity.
Iran remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world for LGBT citizens. Under the country’s harsh interpretation of Islamic law, same-sex relations are criminalised and can carry punishments ranging from imprisonment and flogging to the death penalty.
Executions of LGBT individuals continue to be reported, creating an environment of fear and forcing many to hide their identities or flee the country in search of safety.
Page 2 — Historical and Political Background
Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran’s leadership has enforced conservative religious codes across all areas of public and private life. LGBT rights, already restricted under previous regimes, were further eroded as the state introduced severe laws based on strict interpretations of Sharia.
Over the years, LGBT individuals have been targeted by morality police, subjected to surveillance, and prosecuted in courts that deny due process. These measures have institutionalised discrimination and normalised violence against LGBT citizens.
Page 3 — Forms of Persecution
LGBT citizens in Iran face persecution in multiple forms:
- Executions: individuals sentenced to death under sodomy laws.
- Arbitrary arrests: LGBT people detained by morality police.
- Torture and abuse: detainees subjected to coercion and mistreatment in custody.
- Social ostracism: rejection by families and communities.
- Exile: many forced to flee abroad to escape persecution.
These punishments make Iran one of the most repressive environments for LGBT people worldwide.
Page 4 — Consequences for Citizens and Society
For LGBT individuals, state-sanctioned violence means living under constant fear. Many conceal their identities, endure forced marriages, or attempt dangerous journeys to seek asylum abroad. The trauma of persecution has lasting effects on mental health and community cohesion.
For Iranian society, the execution and persecution of LGBT citizens fosters intolerance, undermines human rights, and isolates the nation internationally. Iran’s treatment of LGBT people attracts global condemnation and damages its reputation on the world stage.
Page 5 — Solutions and Conclusion
Protecting LGBT citizens in Iran requires urgent reform and international advocacy.
Key steps include:
- Legal reform: repeal laws criminalising same-sex relations.
- Moratorium on executions: end capital punishment for LGBT individuals.
- Protection mechanisms: safeguard LGBT citizens from violence and discrimination.
- Cultural change: promote awareness campaigns to reduce stigma.
- International support: expand asylum pathways for LGBT Iranians fleeing persecution.
Until such measures are taken, LGBT citizens in Iran will continue to face harsh punishments, including execution, under laws that deny their basic humanity.
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