Balochistan Human Rights Group
Thank you Madame Chair. I speak today about the profound psychological impact of systematic
oppression on Iran’s minority communities, particularly, the Balochs, Kurds and Arabs. These
groups face disproportionately high executions following the unfair political-driven trials. Each
execution traumatizes families and silences communities, teaching people that speaking, seeking
justice, or simply existing visibly can cost them their lives. This trauma is intensified when
individuals are denied identity documentation. Without legal identity, they are told that they do
not exist. This becomes an existential crisis, especially for a child born into such conditions. A child
who grows up knowing that the state refuses to recognize their existence. How can we expect
this child or their parents to build trust, communicate openly, or one day contribute to peaceful
coexistence when the system denies their humanity from the start? Parents live in constant fear
that their children will be the next target. This forces families into a permanent state of survival,
weakening communities and breaking the bonds necessary for social cohesion. Balochistan
Human Rights Group urges the Special Rapporteur to prioritize the psychological impact of
systematic oppression in their reporting. This is not only a legal or political crisis, but it is a
profound mental health emergency. Addressing these invisible wounds is vital for communities in
Iran and for minority groups worldwide, who live with trauma that shapes their futures, their
relationships, and their chances of peace. I thank you.