Uproar after Iran named vice-chair of UN body promoting democracy, women’s rights

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterFebruary 12, 2026 at 10:21 PM

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Iran's recent election as vice-chair of the United Nations Commission for Social Development has sparked widespread criticism from human rights advocates and policy analysts. The appointment, approved by consensus during a commission meeting, is being condemned as hypocritical given Iran's human rights record, particularly its violent crackdown on protesters. Critics, including U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz and Alireza Jafarzadeh of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, argue that Iran's leadership role undermines the commission's goals of promoting democracy, gender equality, and non-violence. Concerns have also been raised about the UN's perceived inaction regarding Iran's human rights abuses, with some calling for increased scrutiny and accountability.

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