--------------------- Statement By Mr. Hamid Ahmadi Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran Before 47th Session of the UPR Working GroupReview of the Albania Geneva, 4 November 2024 بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم Thank you Mr. President, The Islamic Republic of Iran expresses its deep concerns over various human rights warning issues in Albania, including the following: -Widespread and systematic corruption within state institutions,  -The presence of and provision of safe harbor to the terrorist group MKO (Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization),  -Increasing trends of racism, hate speech, and discrimination against minorities,  -Torture and inhumane or degrading treatment of children by public officials,  -Restrictions on freedom of expression,  -Violence and abuse against children, and discrimination against people with disabilities. Iran offers the following recommendations to Albania: -To end the activities of Mojahedin-e Khalq terrorist organization currently sheltered in Albania; -To take further measures to prevent abuse and violence against children; -To implement effective measures to combat widespread corruption; -To strengthen human rights commitments and align domestic laws and procedures with international law; -To develop the necessary administrative and legislative measures to end discrimination against minorities; -To strengthen enforcement mechanisms for the prevention of hate speech; -To create a safe and supportive environment for the activities of independent media and civil society; -To take concrete and effective measures to safeguard the rights of migrants; -To review legislation to incorporate a clear prohibition against disability-based discrimination. Iran wishes Albania a successful review. I Thank you. ---