In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
The Institute for Women's Studies and Research (IWSR) which enjoys Consultative Status with ECOSOC and is based in Tehran expresses its profound condemnation of the recent unilateral military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel on Iranian territory.
These acts of aggression have resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives, including women and children, and constitute a grave violation of international law and human rights.
We mourn the civilians who have perished in these attacks and stand in solidarity with the families who have lost loved ones. The targeting of civilian infrastructure and residential areas not only undermines the principles of sovereignty and peace but also disproportionately affects the most vulnerable—women, children, and the elderly— whose lives are shattered by violence they did not choose.
Furthermore, we draw the world’s attention to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, where the Israeli government’s policies have led to what many international observers, including the International Criminal Court, have described as acts bearing the hallmarks of genocide. The scale of destruction, the targeting of civilian populations, and the systematic deprivation of basic necessities have created a modern- day holocaust that must be unequivocally condemned by the global community.
In this time of national mourning and resistance, we pay tribute to the brave members of Iran’s armed forces who have acted in defense of our sovereignty and dignity. Their sacrifices have not gone unnoticed, and we honor the memory of the martyrs who gave their lives to protect our nation and to hold aggressors accountable.
As an academic institution dedicated to the advancement of justice, gender equity, and peace, we call upon international organizations, scholars, and civil society to raise their voices against these injustices. Silence in the face of such atrocities is complicity.
Let this be a moment not only of grief but of renewed commitment to the principles of human dignity, international solidarity, and the pursuit of a just and peaceful world.
**Institute for Women's Studies and Research** July 8,2025
Tehran, Iran