We ask you to condemn the inhuman treatment of homosexual Iranian citizens by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Currently, the act of engaging in sexual activities by individuals of the same-sex is punishable by imprisonment, lashing and execution.

These punishments are unacceptable and are a clear breach of Articles 5 and 7 of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Religious beliefs are no excuse for the discrimination and criminalization of homosexuality in Iran. I am ashamed to live in a world where we allow this to occur.