Women who speak out against these restrictions face arrest, harassment, and even imprisonment. In recent years, there have been some positive developments in terms of human rights in Iran. In 2013, President Hassan Rouhani was elected on a platform of reform and moderation, and he has taken some steps to improve the human rights situation in the country. For example, Rouhani has advocated for greater freedoms for women and minorities, and has called for an end to the use of torture in Iranian prisons. However, progress has been slow, and many human rights activists argue that the government has not done enough to address the systemic human rights abuses in Iran.
