Executive Summary This report details the systematic policies of discrimination, violence, and repression against the Kurdish population in Iran. It highlights decades of state-led apartheid, legal discrimination, economic marginalization, cultural repression, and psychological terrorism targeting Kurds in Iran. This report appeals to international organizations and human rights bodies to acknowledge these violations and take actionable steps toward justice and accountability.

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Introduction Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the Kurdish population in Iran has faced systematic repression and exclusion. This report documents the historical, legal, social, and political frameworks through which Iran's government has pursued apartheid-like policies against the Kurds, violating international human rights standards.

Legal Discrimination and Constitutional Apartheid The Iranian Constitution institutionalizes discrimination through Islamic jurisprudence, disenfranchising Kurds based on religious and ethnic identity. Kurds, primarily Sunni Muslims, are denied full citizenship rights due to the state’s adherence to Twelver Shi’ism.

Human Rights Violations

1. Political and Security Suppression:
• Disproportionate imprisonment and execution rates among Kurds.
• Military and paramilitary crackdowns on Kurdish activists and political organizations.
2. Judicial Injustice:
• Arbitrary detentions and executions without fair trials.
• Systematic denial of legal representation.
3. Economic Marginalization:
• Underdevelopment of Kurdish provinces.
• State-sanctioned deprivation through employment discrimination and forced migration.
4. Cultural Repression:
• Ban on Kurdish language education and cultural expressions.
• Prosecution of Kurdish cultural activists.
5. Environmental Destruction:
• Resource exploitation and eco-terrorism targeting Kurdish regions.

Psychological and Social Terrorism State-driven psychological warfare has generated fear and hopelessness among Kurds. State media campaigns, arbitrary detentions, and surveillance have further suppressed Kurdish identity.

Appeal to the International Community We urge the United Nations, the Security Council, and international human rights organizations to:

1. Condemn Iran’s systematic human rights violations.
2. Press Iran to comply with international treaties and release all political prisoners.
3. Support Kurdish political organizations working toward peaceful and democratic resolutions.
4. Recognize and address the Kurdish genocide as a major human rights crisis.

Conclusion The systemic repression of Kurds in Iran constitutes a gross violation of international human rights laws. This report calls for urgent intervention and sustained global advocacy to ensure justice and protect the Kurdish people from further persecution.