UN Experts Condemn Iran's Proposed Hijab Law as 'Gender Apartheid'

UN experts have condemned a proposed draft law in Iran that would impose harsh punishments, including long jail sentences, on women and girls who refuse to wear the hijab. The experts argue that the legislation, which is currently under review by the Iranian parliament, amounts to "gender apartheid" and systemic discrimination. The draft law also proposes penalties for celebrities and businesses that violate the dress code, as well as the use of artificial intelligence to identify women in breach of the law. The UN experts urge Iranian authorities to reconsider the legislation and ensure the full enjoyment of human rights for all women and girls in Iran.