United Nations A/65/370 15 September 2010 Original: English Promotion and protection of human rights: human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives ——— The situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran Report of the Secretary-General Contents I. Introduction II. Thematic issues A. Torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, including flogging and amputations B. Death penalty and public executions C. Executions of juvenile offenders D. Stoning as a method of execution E. Women’s rights F. Rights of minorities, including the Baha’i community G. Freedom of peaceful assembly and association and freedom of opinion and expression, including following the presidential elections in June 2009 H. Due process rights and impunity, including in relation to the presidential elections in June 2009 III. Cooperation with international human rights mechanisms and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights A. Universal periodic review B. Cooperation with the United Nations human rights treaty system C. Cooperation with the special procedures D. Cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights IV. Conclusions and recommendations