Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) people in Iran face severe challenges not experienced by non- LGBTQ residents. Sexual activity between members of the same sex is illegal and can be punishable by death, [2][3][4] and people can legally change their sex at birth only through sex reassignment surgery. LGBT rights in Iran have come in conflict with the penal code since the s. Two LGBT activists have been sentenced to death in Iran, rights groups say. A court in Urmia found Zahra Seddiqi Hamedani, 31, and Elham Choubdar, 24, guilty of "corruption on Earth". The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights reported that they were accused of promoting homosexuality, promoting Christianity and communicating with media opposed to the Islamic Republic.
The Iranian government imposes strict regulations and punishments for homosexuality. Although transgender individuals may obtain legal recognition, they must undergo sex reassignment surgery, which is partially financially supported by the state. Members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps on Oct. Police in Iraqi Kurdistan reportedly detained Sedighi for three weeks after she spoke with BBC Persian about the treatment of LGBTQ and intersex people in the region. Islamic Republic authorities have also cited promoting homosexuality as one of the reasons for their arrests.
Gay folks in Iran face severe legal punishment, even death, if they are caught in the act of “homosexual behavior”. According to a UN news report, “Iran’s legal system explicitly prohibits. Abstract OBJECTIVE To assess stakeholders' expectations regarding new veterinary graduates' ability to perform various diagnostic and surgical procedures. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. SAMPLE Veterinary students, recent graduates, clinical veterinary college faculty, and general practitioners at or from AVMA Council on Education-accredited colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States and Caribbean.
Urmia, also known as Orumiyeh, is a city located in the northwest of Iran, near the Turkish border. It is the capital of West Azerbaijan Province and is famous for its beautiful natural attractions and rich cultural heritage. Abedi, V. Ticks and Tick-Borne Dis. DOI: