The family's request for a committee of independent doctors to investigate her death was rejected by the Iranian authorities.He called for an independent, international investigation into her death – a call that was supported by several council members.Iran’s ambassador sent a letter on Monday to all U.N. members urging them not to participate in Wednesday’s meeting, saying it violated the U.N. Charter by interfering in Tehran’s internal affairs.Ahead of the meeting he told reporters that Iranian law enforcement could “manage” any unrest, but that it “would not do so at any cost.” “The importance of human life and dignity is what ultimately guides our decision,” Amir Saeid Iravani said without taking any questions.Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Iranian human rights lawyer Shireen Ebadi said the people will no longer settle for anything less than a democratic and secular government."