Lets see. There were two vacancies on the commission. Only two nations submitted candidates for these vacancies. What exactly is the United Nations supposed to do? Two vacancies, two candidates.
Besides it is not like Iran is in any leadership position on this commission. They have been members of this commission, on and off, since the 1990's by the way.
If it is desired to encourage cultural changes concerning women's rights in Iran, is this goal best served by, somehow, keeping them off this commission? I don't think so. I think it is a great idea for representatives of Iran to be on this commission. Maybe they will be able to garner a little more understanding on how different cultures treat women.
The key to encouraging change in cultures such as Iran is not to exclude them, but to include them. Remember, cultures such as Iran exist because they choose to isolate themselves from other cultures.
Change takes a long time. Probably several generations, but it has to start somewhere and perhaps, just perhaps, this could help. It certainly can't hurt.
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abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.
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