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JINA MAHSA AMINI
The face of Iran's protests. Her life, her dreams
and her death.
In memory of Jina 'Mahsa' Amini, the cornerstone of the 'Zan.
Zendagi. Azadi revolution.
16 February 2023 | By Gino d'Artali
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2-weekly opinion by Gino d'Artali: |
When one hurts or kills a women
one hurts or kills hummanity and is an antrocitie.
Gino d'Artali
and: My mother (1931-1997) always said to me <Mi
figlio, non esistono notizie <vecchie> perche puoi imparare qualcosa da
qualsiasi notizia.> Translated: <My son, there is no such thing as so
called 'old' news because you can learn something from any news.>
Gianna d'Artali.
'THE JINA REVOLUTION'
That's how the following will be called because that's
how the thousands I'm sure, if not more, will commemorate Jina Mahsa's
killing on September 16th. 2022
And as a preface from Gino d'Artali about the extra reporting
around the coming up commemation of Jina Mahsa Amini's killing on
September 16, 2022 and about the intended crackdown of the regime and
its judiciary and the facist IRGC on the to be expected protesters; the
in Saqqez, birth-place of Jina, living Kurdish people; family members of
Jina and the press among others I'll start as noted below. For all that
will come after this part 1 there will be following parts untill ... not
decided yet:
JINHA - Womens News Agency - September 12, 2023
<<201 Kurds sentenced to total of 715 years prison sentence in Iran
News Center- The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights has released a
report titled, <The 'Women, Life, Freedom' Movement: A Report on the
Human Rights Violations and Harsh Sanctions of Kurdish Protests by the
Islamic Republic of Iran>. <The Iranian authorities have subjected
hundreds of Kurdish citizens to unfair trials and harsh sentences
following the Women, Life, Freedom Movement,> said the report. The
organization has documented the legal proceedings against Kurdish
citizens, who participated in or supported the movement, and verified
the identities of approximately 202 detainees so far. <One Kurdish
citizen was sentenced to death and executed, while 201 others received a
total of 715 years and 6 months of imprisonment, 21 years, and 6 months
of suspended imprisonment, 2,227 lashings, as well as additional
monetary fines and social deprivation,> the report said.
'At least 192 children were arrested'
According to the report, at least 192 children from various cities in
Kurdistan have been arrested by the security and intelligence
organizations of the Islamic Republic of Iran since September 2022. Four
children received prison sentences. 17-year-old Kourosh Grawand from
Sarableh was sentenced to seven months in prison; 16-year-old Farhad
Nowaei from Mahabad was sentenced to two years in prison; Arshia Barzin
from Javanrud was sentenced to three years in prison and 74 lashes,
Kianoush Azami from Javanrud was sentenced to 10 months in prison and 74
lashes, the report said.
Prison sentences against Kurdish women
According to the report, at least 23 Kurdish female activists have been
collectively sentenced to 69 years and seven months in prison and 18
lashes by the judicial system of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Among
them, four female activists received suspended sentences ranging from
one to three years.
Teachers and students were targeted
<The Iranian authorities have persecuted Kurdish teachers and students
for their support of the movement,> the report said, <More than 100
Kurdish students were detained by security institutions during the
movement. Several of them were deprived of continuing their education,
and at least eight individuals received a total of 19 years and one
month of imprisonment and three years of suspended imprisonment. One of
these students also received 74 lashings as part of the sentence.
Additionally, at least four Kurdish teachers received a total of 16
years and four months of imprisonment by the judicial system of the
Islamic Republic of Iran.>
Torture against detainees
The majority of detainees have experienced physical and psychological
torture and have been denied access to legal counsel or attorney, the
report said. <The cases have been constructed solely based on the power
of intelligence agents, resulting in the issuance of conviction
sentences. The judicial authorities have not demonstrated any judicial
independence in carrying out their duties.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency1.com/en/actual/201-kurds-sentenced-to-total-of-715-years-prison-sentence-in-iran-33833
NCRI - Womens committee - September 12, 2023 - in Women's news
<<1,000 prominent women of the world support the resistance of Iranian
women for freedom and democracy
London Conference highlights world support for Iran protests and
resistance of Iranian women
British lawmakers and distinguished personalities participated in a
conference this morning, September 12, 2023, at the House of Commons in
London, declaring support for the resistance of Iranian women for
freedom and democracy. The conference entitled, <Iran: One Year into
Iran's Popular Uprising, Onward to the Democratic Republic,> featured
prominent women from the UK Houses of Parliament. Azadeh Zabeti,
Co-President of the Anglo-Iranian lawyers, moderated the event. The NCRI
President-elect Maryam Rajavi sent a message to the conference and Ms.
Anna Firth, MP, announced and read out the statement signed by 1,000
prominent women in support of the resistance of Iranian women for
freedom and democracy.
Maryam Rajavi: Women’s leading role is the fruit of four decades of
resistance by Iranian women
Mrs. Rajavi in parts of her message said, <One year ago, a nationwide
uprising began in Iran, which persisted for several months, despite a
brutal crackdown. Seven hundred and fifty young men and women, including
teenagers, were shot to death or killed under torture by the IRGC.
Others lost their eyes after being shot by pellet guns. Backed by four
decades of resistance, the Iranian people's determination to overthrow
the regime, and the fighting spirit of the injured and the parents of
the victims have astonished the world. Women's leading role in the
uprising which has been the result of four decades of struggle by
Iranian women in the PMOI and other groups, has impressed everyone. Some
1,000 prominent women from around the world who are well recognized in
leadership, science, art, and social affairs have issued a statement
supporting the vanguard role of women in the Iranian Resistance, on the
eve of the anniversary of the Iran uprising. The declaration is a sign
of international solidarity with the brave women and girls in Iran.
During the uprising, the people of Iran showed that they were determined
to overthrow the mullahs' regime. They reject all forms of dictatorship.
The slogan 'down with the oppressor, be it the shah or the mullahs,'
chanted across the country, reflects this desire. The policy of
appeasement must be set aside. It will only embolden the mullahs'
terrorist regime to commit more crimes, violate human rights in Iran,
and engage in more terrorism, and hostage-taking.>
1,000 prominent women support the resistance of Iranian women>>
Read more about it here:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2023/09/12/resistance-of-iranian-women/
Iranwire - September 12, 2023
<<Civil Society in Saqqez Targeted by More Arrests
Saqqez - A widely respected woman activist in Saqqez has been arrested
amid an alarming surge in arrests targeting civil society in Mahsa
Amini's hometown ahead of the first anniversary of her death. Security
agents violently apprehended Heroo Ghadimi on September 12 without
presenting any arrest warrant.
The reason for her arrest is unclear.
The activist has been active in collecting aid for the needy in the
western Kurdish city. Earlier in the day, IranWire reported that Omid
Moghadas, a prominent activist in Saqqez, was taken into custody without
any apparent reason. The Iranian authorities, fearing a flare up in
protests ahead of the September 16 anniversary of Amini’s death in
police custody, have ramped up security measures in Kurdistan province,
particularly Saqqez. Videos shared on social media suggest that troops
are being deployed to Saqqez and other cities in Kurdistan. Cities in
the province have experienced a significant slowdown in internet speed
over the past 48 hours.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/120387-civil-society-in-saqqez-targeted-by-more-arrests/
Iranwire - September 12, 2023
<<Another Activist Arrested in Saqqez amid Intensifying Clampdown
Saqqez - A prominent activist in the western Kurdish city of Saqqez has
been detained amid an alarming surge in arrests targeting civil society
in Mahsa Amini-s hometown ahead of the first anniversary of her death.
Security forces took Omid Moghadas into custody as he is still
recovering from a recent heart surgery. Moghadas previously worked at a
computer service shop. The Iranian authorities, fearing a flare up in
protests ahead of the September 16 anniversary of Amini's death in
police custody, have ramped up security measures in Kurdistan province,
particularly Saqqez, where Amini is buried. Videos shared on social
media suggest that troops are being deployed to Saqqez and other cities
in Kurdistan. Cities in the province have experienced a significant
slowdown in internet speed over the past 48 hours.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/120376-another-activist-arrested-in-saqqez-amid-intensifying-clampdown/
Iranwire - September 12, 2023
<<Mahsa Anniversary: Movements of Troops Reported in Kurdistan
Saqqez - Videos shared on social media suggest that troops are being
deployed to Saqqez and other cities in Kurdistan province, four days
ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. One of the clips shows
trucks carrying special forces on the road between Bijar and Diwandareh
cities.
Their potential destination could be Diwandareh or Saqqez, where Amini
is buried. The Iranian authorities, fearing a flare up in protests ahead
of the September 16 anniversary of Amini's death in police custody, have
ramped up security measures in Kurdistan, particularly in Saqqez.
Activists, athletes and ordinary citizens have been arrested or summoned
by security authorities across the province in recent days, while cities
have experienced a significant slowdown in internet speed over the past
48 hours. <An internet disruption has been registered in #Iran for the
second night in a row from ~1:00 am local time,> global internet
monitoring organization NetBlocks reported. <Network data show
connectivity falling down to 71% of ordinary levels,> it added.>>
Source and read more here:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/120374-mahsa-anniversary-movements-of-troops-reported-in-kurdistan/
Iranwire - September 12, 2023
<<Kickboxer Arrested in Saqqez ahead of Mahsa Anniversary
Saqqez - The Islamic Republic's security forces have violently arrested
another athlete in the hometown of Mahsa Amini amid an intensifying
crackdown ahead of the anniversary of her death later this week. The
kickboxer Taher Sultani was apprehended in the western Kurdish city of
Saqqez in the early hours of September 12. The previous day, the head of
the Saqqez football board, Shirko Hejazi was taken into custody. There
is no immediate information regarding their whereabouts.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/120373-kickboxer-arrested-in-saqqez-ahead-of-mahsa-anniversary/
Jinha - Womens News Agency - September 12, 2023 - By ŞERİN MİHEMED
<<Şiraz Hamo: 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadi' uprising will achieve victory
Qamishlo- In an interview with NuJINHA, Şiraz Hamo, coordinating member
of the Kongra Star, talked about the 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadi (English: Women,
Life, Freedom)' uprising that started in Iran and Rojhelat Kurdistan
following the killing of Jina Mahsa Amini in Tehran on September 16,
2022.
<The killing of Jina Mahsa Amini by Iran's so-called morality police
turned into the spark of the uprising in Iran,> she said, <This uprising
was not the result of that moment. It was an extension of the previous
uprisings that had broken out against the existing dictatorial regime.
The people of Iran and Rojhelat Kurdistan, especially women, rose up and
demanded the change of the current system. They want to overthrow the
cruel regime and change the injustice practices carried out by the
regime aiming to intimidate people.> 'People from all ages have played
their part'. Pointing out that people of all facets of life have
participated in the uprising led by women, Şiraz Hamo said, <People from
all ages have played their part with determination in the uprising led
by women to change the current regime. The slogan 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadi'
began to be chanted in the uprising to have a country based on freedom
and equality. We need Jin (Women), Jiyan, (Life) and Azadi (Freedom) to
have a life based on justice, equality, peace and democracy.>
'The effect of the revolution in Rojava has shown up itself all around
the world'
<The women of Iran, who were influenced by the revolution in Rojava,
rose up against the Iranian regime and the killing of Jina Mahsa Amini
sparked the uprising,> said Şiraz Hamo. <Women chanted the slogan 'Jin,
Jiyan, Azadi' to demand freedom. Women have many achievements that play
an important role in the development of society in the 21st century. The
freedom of women means the freedom of society. The effect of the
revolution in Rojava has shown itself all around the world. Therefore,
the 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadi' slogan has been chanted by women demanding
freedom and wanting to enjoy their rights all around the world.>
Call for unity
In her speech, Şiraz Hamo recalled how women all around the world cut
their hair and held protests to express their solidarity with Iranian
women. She also called on all women to unite against the patriarchal
mindset. <As women, we must support each other wherever we are. We must
raise our voices together against the policies implemented against us to
achieve victory by resisting and struggling. What has happened is a good
model; women have overcome all difficulties by struggling and organizing
themselves with determination and they have achieved many gains.> Şiraz
Hamo thinks that women in Iran should keep resisting and making their
voices heard all around the world. <The 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadi' uprising
will definitely achieve victory.> >>
Source incl. video
https://jinhaagency1.com/en/actual/Siraz-hamo-jin-jiyan-azadi-uprising-will-achieve-victory-33827?page=1
France 24 - September 12, 2023
Paris (AFP) <<Iran exiles' fragile unity fractured, a year after Amini
protests
Ever since the Islamic Revolution of 1979 ended the imperial rule of the
last shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Iranian exiles have been notorious for
spending more time feuding between themselves than opposing the
theocratic leadership in Tehran. But the unprecedented protests that
erupted last year, sparked by the September 16 death in custody of Mahsa
Amini, who had been arrested for allegedly violating Iran's Islamic
dress code, created new momentum to help Iranians inside the country by
creating a unified movement abroad. In February this year, the shah's
son Reza Pahlavi joined with other figures who have often been at
loggerheads to create the Alliance for Democracy and Freedom in Iran
(ADFI), a coalition that then published a <Mahsa Charter>, a roadmap
setting out a path for a transition to a secular democracy. As well as
the US-based Pahlavi, key members included Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Shirin Ebadi, campaigner Masih Alinejad, Iranian-Kurdish figure Abdullah
Mohtadi of the Komala party and activist Hamed Esmaeilion, who lost his
wife and daughter when Iran shot down a Ukrainian airliner in 2020. But
Esmaeilion, who had been instrumental in organising rallies in the West
in support of the protests, announced barely a month after the group was
formed that he was leaving it, denouncing <undemocratic methods> in a
broadside aimed at Pahlavi. Ebadi, Alinejad and Mohtadi followed suit,
lamenting that the <situation has made it difficult to continue our
solidarity>. As the first anniversary of the watershed moment of Amini's
death looms, the hoped-for unity has now evaporated.>>
Read more here:
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230912-iran-exiles-fragile-unity-fractured-a-year-after-amini-protests
Opinion by Gino d'Artali: I've never trusted this Pahlavi from the
beginning because 'the apple does't fall far from a tree'. But the
freedom loving people of Iran are more united than many think. When I
publish this we are one day away from commemorating the killing of Jina
Amini and I wrote a commemorating poem for her. Read it here:
LINK TO POEM
France 24 - September 12, 2023
Tehran (AFP) <<A year since Iran unrest, hijab takes backseat to
economic woes
<I believe economic issues are much more important than the topic of
hijab,> 41-year-old housewife Zahra told AFP. Nationwide protests under
the popular slogan <woman, life, freedom> erupted after the death in
custody of 22-year-old Iranian Kurd Mahsa Amini on September 16, 2022.
Amini had been arrested days earlier for allegedly breaching the Islamic
republic's strict dress code, requiring women to dress modestly and
cover their head and neck. <I, myself, have no problem with hijab but
would be happier if the economic conditions get better,> said Zahra.
Like others interviewed by AFP, she declined to give her surname for
fear of facing repercussions. Women in Iran, especially in Tehran, have
increasingly been flouting the mandatory headscarf despite government
efforts to tighten controls over the dress code. But across the country,
where inflation is hovering at 50 percent and the prices of commodities
are skyrocketing, many believe the economy takes precedence. The hijab
<is a completely secondary and personal issue,> said Raha, a 34-year-old
accountant. <Our authorities should first provide good economic
conditions,> she said.
- Piling economic pressure -
According to analysts, economic grievances have fuelled public
discontent since last year's protests, which persisted for months. Last
year's demonstrations -- which saw hundreds of people killed, including
security personnel, with thousands more arrested -- posed a major
challenge to the government of President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi, who took
office in August 2021, has since pledged to turn around the country's
battered economy and <empower the poor>. He reiterated his vows this
year to <control inflation> and <improve livelihoods>, blaming Iran's
economic woes on the <enemy>. Iran has been reeling under crippling US
sanctions since Washington's unilateral withdrawal in 2018 from a
landmark nuclear deal.
...
Mehdi, a 40-year-old homeware store owner, said <many people can't
afford the goods they need>, adding that <the market is now experiencing
inflationary stagnation>. Imported products have now become a luxury
that few can afford. <Today, most of the items available at the bazaar,
such as pots, spoons and forks, are domestically made,> said Mohammad,
41, who also works at a homeware shop. But the headscarf remains a
widely debated topic in Iran, where parliament has been discussing a
bill imposing strict penalties on women flouting the hijab law. <This
bill is agreeable to some people but not for the general public,> said
43-year-old housewife Fatemeh. The accountant Raha meanwhile believes
the country's economic troubles should remain the priority. It's
<getting worse by day, people are living hard lives,> she said. <First,
they need to address the economic problem, then they can gradually work
on social problems.> >>
Read more here:
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230912-a-year-since-iran-unrest-hijab-takes-backseat-to-economic-woes
PIC the hunt on students back then
NCRI - Womens committee - September 11, 2023 - in Podcast
<<University Purge in Iran: Crisis in Higher Education
Today, we look into the sweeping dismissals of professors across at
least 150 universities and the university purge in Iran.
This situation is both timely and alarming. The expulsion of students
began several months ago, and now, in August, professors are also facing
termination. These actions coincide with the approaching first
anniversary of the nationwide uprising in 2022 and are driven by the
regime's fear of another revolt. Their goal? To quash last year's
leaders-the students-and stifle the university, which served as a focal
point for protests. During last year's nationwide movement, universities
played a vital role in the protests. Today, numerous university students
and professors have been arrested, summoned, banned, suspended, or
terminated. In August, the pace of professor dismissals increased
significantly. They were let go for various reasons, including
retirement and academic performance. So far, we have verified the names
of over 60 dismissed professors, including a dozen women. At Tehran's
Sharif University of Technology, a student association voiced their
objection to the dismissal of a professor, noting that security measures
have intensified to the point where it feels like the university is
under the control of security agencies. They also issued a warning: <The
dismissal of professors who do not align with the government's agenda
and the security confrontations with students will not only lead to the
university community’s disillusionment with the government but also
result in a daily exodus of Iran’s intellectual elites.> In Iran, the
university has long been a symbol of freedom and a breeding ground for
progressive ideas, which has drawn the hostility of the regime since its
inception.
Khomeini, the mullahs' first supreme leader, viewed academics as
products of Western education and labeled them as arrogant. In 1980, he
declared that the actions of academic institutions influenced everything
in the country. This led to a 'Cultural Revolution', resulting in the
dismantling of universities in April 1980. The universities remained
closed for three years, and tragically, 17 students lost their lives,
with over 2,000 students injured. Many students and academics were
arrested, and detained, and some even faced execution. The regime's
Cultural Revolution Council purged professors and academics, established
committees for control, and introduced measures to reshape higher
education institutions according to the ruling regime’s ideology.>>
Read more here:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2023/09/11/university-purge-in-iran/https://women.ncr-iran.org/2023/09/11/university-purge-in-iran/
Opinion by Gino d'Artali: Yes, history, as always because almost
literally people and especially the ones rulling, never learn from
history.
Iranwire - September 11, 2023
<<Prominent Iranian Women's Rights Activist Jailed; Reason Unknown
Atefeh Rangriz, a well-known writer and women's rights activist in Iran,
has been arrested amid an intensifying clampdown on civil society.
Rangriz conveyed the news to her family on September 10 during a brief
phone call from Semnan prison, some 200 kilometers from Tehran. She did
not provide any information about the charges against her or the
circumstances of her arrest. She had been detained several times in the
past for her activism, most recently in May 2019. Rangriz was sentenced
to 11 years and six months in prison but was later released under an
<amnesty.> The Iranian authorities, fearing a flare up in protests ahead
of the September 16 anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in police
custody, have ramped up their crackdown on activists in recent months.
Last month, security forces arrested 12 women's rights activists in the
northern province of Gilan. The detainees were reportedly subjected to
physical abuse and denied basic rights while in detention.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/120346-prominent-iranian-womens-rights-activist-jailed-reason-unknown/
Iranwire - September 11, 2023
<<Iranian Poet Sattar Rezaei Handed Suspended Prison Term
A Revolutionary Court in the central Iranian province of Isfahan has
sentenced poet, translator and political activist Sattar Rezaei to three
years' suspended imprisonment, IranWire has nearned. <In my view,
suspended imprisonment amounts to a form of psychological torture for
the accused. This type of punishment is often used to isolate political
activists,> a source close to the Rezaei family said. Rezaei was
arrested in November 2021 after taking part in farmers' protests in
Isfahan and faced charges including <connection with anti-revolutionary
elements abroad,> <spreading false information in cyberspace,>
<disparaging the leadership> and <engaging in propaganda activities>
against the Islamic Republic.
He was later released on bail.
His sentencing comes amid an escalation in the authorities' crackdown on
civil society and political activists ahead of the September 16
anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in police custody.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/120338-iranian-poet-sattar-rezaei-handed-suspended-prison-term/
Iranwire - September 11, 2023
<<Dozens of Environmental Activists Detained in Kurdistan Province
Iranian security forces have reportedly detained at least 35 members of
the Sabzchia Association, an environmental protection group in Kurdistan
province. The environmentalists were apprehended on September 10 as they
were attending the nongovernmental organization's annual meeting in the
western city of Marivan, according to the France-based Kurdistan Human
Rights Network (KHRN). Those detained were transferred to the detention
center of the Marivan Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Intelligence Organization, the KHRD says, adding that the personal
belongings of all participants in the meeting were confiscated,
including mobile phones. The Sabzchia Association has been active in
Marivan since 1999 and has played a key role in protecting forests in
the region from wildfires. The mass arrest of its members comes amid
increased security measures in Kurdistan province ahead of the September
16 anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in police custody.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/120321-dozens-of-environmental-activists-detained-in-kurdistan-province/
Iranwire - September 8, 2023
<<London Protesters to Hold Mahsa Portraits On Anniversary of Death
In a powerful display of support for the women-led protest movement in
Iran, 50 <art performance protesters> will march through central London
on September 13 while holding 10 posters depicting Mahsa Amini. A bigger
protest is scheduled three days later to mark the first anniversary of
the 22-year-old woman's death in police custody, which sparked
monthslong anti-establishment protests demanding fundamental economic,
social and political changes. The participants in the first rally will
be wearing black clothes in solidarity with the victims of the Islamic
Republic's bloody crackdown on the <Woman, Life, Freedom> protest
movement. The activist group Stage of Freedom selected 10 portraits of
Amini after calling on the public to send them drawings, paintings or
digital art featuring the young woman, Ellie Borhan, the organizer of
the event, told IranWire. The protesters will convene outside Parliament
Square at 10 a.m., with their march scheduled to start at around 11 a.m.
They will march past the British Prime Minister's Office in Downing
Street, before making a brief stop at Trafalgar Square and engage with
the media. From there, they will continue their rally toward Piccadilly,
where they plan to halt for a 10-minute break. Their next destination
will be the bustling Oxford Street, followed by Hyde Park Corner. From
there, they will proceed to the Islamic Republic's embassy. <We
anticipate that additional participants will join us as we progress,>
Borhan said. <Along the route, we will distribute flyers to invite
people to the main protest scheduled for September 16th, which
commemorates Mahsa Amini's anniversary of death,> she continued, adding:
<We are not associated with any political group.>
The second rally will kick off outside the Islamic Republic's embassy at
1 p.m. <There have been some big movements like Black Life Matters or
Unity for Ukraine in recent times,> Borhan said. <Women, Life, Freedom
has created a unity which is not only for Iranians. It has become a
movement to say no to every repression.> Hundreds of people were killed
and thousands were detained in the crackdown unleashed by the Iranian
authorities on the protest movement. Following biased trials, the
judiciary has handed down stiff sentences, including the death penalty,
to protesters. <The international community, human rights organizations
and women's rights groups must be more vocal and hold the Islamic
Republic accountable for their crimes against humanity,> Borhan said.
<The cold-blooded murderers who killed so many unarmed civilians since
the start of the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement in September 2022, many
of whom were minors, this is a crime against humanity,> she insisted. On
March 8, International Women's Day, Stage of Freedom staged the
<Handmaids' March> in central London to show solidarity with Iranian
women risking their lives to protest gender discrimination and demand
more freedoms. For more than four decades, women in Iran have been
subjected to discriminatory treatment regarding employment, education
and inheritance, among other things. All women must conceal their hair
with a headscarf, or hijabs, while in public and wear loose fitting
trousers under their coats. <We will stand until the end and we will
take Iran back,> Borhan said.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/120268-london-protesters-to-hold-mahsa-portraits-on-anniversary-of-death/
Note by Gino d'Artali: Read also if you will an overview article by
France 24 titled
<A year of revolt in Iran after
the death of Mahsa Amini>
https://webdoc.france24.com/iran-year-protests-after-death-mahsa-amini-women-repression-crackdown/
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