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Iran
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Iran
Is Suicide Decriminalised?
Has the country decriminalised suicide, with clear legal frameworks and policy positions?
Uncertain
Are Crisis Lines Available?
Is free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline available? Status provided by find a helpline.
Yes
National Suicide Prevention Strategy?
Is there a national suicide prevention strategy, such as from the WHO, and does include decriminalisation, if known?
Yes
Population in Need of Support Per Year
Based on the WHO likely attempted suicide rate.
As a calculation of population size against suicide rate
Strength Of Support (Local Qualitative Assessment)
Population
Suicide Rate Per 100K Per Year, all Sexes (SDG 3.4.2)
per 100,000
WHO 2019 for SDG 3.4.2. Global average 1 per 100,000
Suicide Deaths Per Year (By Population)
per annum
As a calculation of population size against suicide rate
Iran, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Iran, is home to a rich tapestry of ethnic groups, including Persians, Azeris, Kurds, Arabs and others. Located in southwestern Asia, Iran is of particular geographic interest due to its position at the crossroads of the Middle East and South Asia. The country boasts an ancient cultural heritage, with Persian literature, music, and art playing a pivotal role in the lives of its inhabitants.
Iran's religious makeup is strongly Islamic, with the majority of Iranians being Shiite Muslims.
Since 1979, Iran has been an Islamic State under Article 2 of the 1979 Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran as amended in 1989. The Iranian Legal System combines Islamic Law (Sharia) and Civil Law adapted from the French. Family law and rules governing heritage are from Islamic law. The Civil Law principles mostly guide civil and criminal law procedures.
The World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for the decriminalisation of suicide and suicide attempts. Finding out more and removing such laws removes stigma and allows avenues for providing appropriate mental health support to individuals in crisis.
Criminalising suicide punishes distress. Decriminalising suicide saves lives.
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