Humanists International has released a statement responding to the escalating crisis in Iran, condemning both internal repression and external military action.
The organisation criticises recent strikes by the United States and Israel as likely breaches of international law, while also strongly opposing the Iranian government’s ongoing suppression of dissent and human rights.
Maggie Ardiente, President of Humanists International, emphasised the organisations commitment to dignity through the opposition of violence.
“…We reject the notion that unilateral military strikes are an acceptable solution to international conflicts, just as we firmly oppose the Iranian government’s suppression of its own people,” she said.
“War and foreign intervention are not the path to liberation. True progress and the vindication of universal human rights are found through accountability, justice, and adherence to international law, not in further violence.”
Emphasising humanist values of peace, human rights and international cooperation, the statement calls for an end to violence on all sides and urges a renewed commitment to diplomacy, accountability and the protection of civilians. It highlights the dangers of allowing conflict to further entrench repression and stresses the importance of upholding universal human rights even in times of geopolitical crisis.