By a vote of 74 to 25, with 55 abstentions, the General Assembly on 23 December 1994 called attention to the continued reports of high numbers of executions, cases of torture and cruel treatment, and the failure to "meet international standards with regards to the administration of justice."
The resolution also expressed concern over "discriminatory treatment of minorities by reason of their religious beliefs, notably the Bahá'ís, whose existence as a viable religious community is threatened." It also noted criticisms over "the lack of adequate protection for the Christian minorities," saying that some have "recently been the target of intimidations and assassinations."
The Assembly called for continued monitoring of the human rights situation in Iran.
Techeste Ahderom, the principal representative of the Bahá'í International Community to the United Nations, praised the General Assembly's action, saying that continued international scrutiny remains the key to security for Iran's 350,000-member Bahá'í community.
"The Bahá'ís of Iran, who have faced persecution
in Iran solely because of their religious beliefs, are thankful
for the support of the international community," said Mr.
Ahderom. "A peaceful, law-abiding community, they seek only
the right to freely practice their religion, as guaranteed in
international human rights instruments that Iran is a party to."