A United Nations report released Friday reveals that Iran is employing advanced technology, including drones, facial recognition, and a citizen-reporting app, to enforce its mandatory hijab laws.
The report details the use of the government-backed Nazer app, which allows both police and designated members of the public to report alleged violations by women, particularly within vehicles. Users can upload vehicle license plate numbers, location, and time of the alleged offense.
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According to the UN report, the app then alerts police and automatically sends a text message to the vehicle’s registered owner, warning them of a hijab violation and the potential for vehicle impoundment if warnings are ignored. This system extends to vehicles such as ambulances, mass transit, and taxis.
Furthermore, the report states that Iranian authorities are utilizing drones in Tehran and southern Iran to monitor hijab compliance in public spaces. Facial recognition software, reportedly installed at the entrance of Tehran’s Amirkabir University last year, is also being used to identify violators.
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These findings are included in a report scheduled to be presented to the U.N. Human Rights Council on Tuesday. The report raises significant concerns about the use of technology for surveillance and the enforcement of restrictive social laws.
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