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Here we are to enter THE IRANIAN
WOMEN'S REVOLUTIONISTS against
the supreme leader, the arch-reactionary Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,
and his placeman president, Ebrahim Raisi. The message of
the women when he visited a university is plain: <give way or
get lost> in 2023.
IN MEMORY OF ASRA PANAHI (16)- JHINA MAHSA AMINI (22) - NIKA SHAKARAMI (16), SARINA ESMAILZADEH (16) HADIS NAJAFI (20), AND MORE WOMEN WHO WERE ASSASINATED SO
FAR BY THE IRANIAN AXIS OF EVIL.
Click here for a total list so far
Dear reader, from here on the 'Woman,
Life, Freedom' pages menu will look a bit different and this
to avoid too many pop-ups ,meaning the underlined period
in yellow tells you in what period you are and click on another
underlinded period to go there. However, when needed a certain
topic will be in yellow meaning it's a link to go that topic and
will open in a new window. If you dissagree about any change feel more than free to let me know what you
think at
info@cryfreedom.net
This does not count for the above topics which, when
clicked on, will still appear in a pop-up window and for now the
'old' lay-out 'till I worked that all out. Thank you. Gino
d'Artali
(Updates May 10, 2024)
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UPDATES OF THE UPRISING
AND REVOLUTION AROUND THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE
DEATH OF JINA AMINI IN CUSTODY OF THE REGIME'S
ATTEMPT AND CRUELTY TO TRY AND CRUSH IT.
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Articles about JINA
March 4 - February 27, 2024:
<<Iranian Teacher Arrested for
<Illegal Gathering> at Mahsa Amini's Grave...
and more news
UPDATE: February 12 , 2024:
<<Unlawfully Imprisoned Activist
and Organizer of Mahsa Jina Amini's Funeral Must Be
Released on Medical Grounds
<<Mahsa Amini's Father:
<Everything They Have Said and Shown is Lies>
and
WHO JINA AMINI REALLY WAS.
By Diako Alavi, a journalist from Saqqez and family friend of Mahsa
Amini
and
Jina Amini, the face of Irans uprising and revolution:
www.cryfreedom.net/the-face-of-irans-protests.htm
November 15, 2023 -
<<Iranian Woman Arrested on Jinas'
Anniversary Tells Her Story...>
December 12, 2023 -
<<EU Remembers Mahsa Amini at Sakharov Prize Awarding
Ceremony...>
December 23, 2023 -
<<Saleh Nikbakht Interrogated at
Khomeini Airport and the Sakharov Prize confiscated by
Iranian security forces...> |
We all grief for the loss of our sister / daughter of
Iran Armita Gevarnand:
Read her story here
AND
Updates of Jina Aminis' Revolution:
Part
16:
December 28 - 16, 2023
Part 17:
January 23 - 6, 2024
Part 18:
March 4
- February 8, 2024
and links to earlier parts
Gino d'artali's opinion: We mourn AND fight!
And read also
ONGOING 'TILL VICTORY:
Jan 2024: 'WOMAN, LIFE, FREEDOM'
REVOLUTION
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December 31,
2023 - Preface about the below 3 heroines of Iran by
Gino d'Artali : Beacons of hope and inspiration on the
road towards a long and free Iran . * Jina Amini,
our sister/daughter who martyred herself for freedom;
*Narges Mohammadi, our sister and as I call her 'mother
of a free Iran' and winner of the Nobel Prize of Freedom
2023 and sentenced five times to a total of 31 years in
prison and 154 lashes but who refuses to give in to the
mullahs' regime to wear a hijab or bow to their demands
and therefore is refused medical care although needing
it badly and bringing her live in danger but says "Victory
is not easy, but it is certain" * and Maryam
Akbari Monfared, our sister who's encarcerated since
15 years and refuses to bow down to the mullahs saying "Finally,
one day, I will sing the song of victory from the summit
of the mountain, like the sun. Tomorrow belongs to us"
Read all about them here and let them inspire you on
your road towards a long and free Iran or as we say in
the West: 'Three strikes and the mullahs' regime is out'
Be the finalizing strike dear and brave dissent
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A to VICTORY tribute to
NARGES MOHAMMADI
Update April 10,
2024
Update
April 25, 2024
Narges Mohammadi Condemns Death
Sentence of Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi...
April 10,
2024
"Nobel Laureate Critiques
'Baseless' Case Against Iranian Activists
March 20, 2024
Letter from Narges Mohammadi for
Newroz
"Victory is not easy, but it is certain"
watch it here :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LAMPz57Aqw
Updates:
January 23, 2024
"The more of us they lock-up the
stronger we become"...
Click here for a news-overview
from January 15, 2024 'till October 31, 2023
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JINA AMINI'S VOICE IS ALSO HEARD
And do read the incredible update!
despite the mullahs'
regime to force it down!
And her mother speaks
out loud and clear
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MARJAM AKBARI
MONFARED
Dec 30, 2023: Not bowing for the mullahs' regime
she says:
"Finally, one
day, I will sing the song of victory from the summit of
the mountain, like the sun. Tomorrow belongs to us"
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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.
Iranwire - 1 May, 2024 - by ASHKAN KHOSROPOUR
Silenced Voices, Broken Promises: Struggle of Iran’s Religious
Minorities in the Shadow of Labor Day
On this year's International Labor Day, Iranian workers find
themselves amidst continued impoverishment, suppression of independent
organizations, and the arrest and imprisonment of their fellow workers.
Their basic demands remain largely overlooked by government leaders.
Adding to the disillusionment, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei recently
addressed a select group of workers, focusing solely on the goal of a
<production leap> without acknowledging their inherent rights.
Conversely, those outside the favoured religious groups were relegated
to minority status, receiving fewer benefits and facing oppression. For
instance, during the Achaemenid period, Jewish believers, as
non-Persians, experienced discrimination and oppression under Persian
rule. With the advent of Islam in Iran, non-Muslims faced similar
challenges. Until the reign of Al-Ziyar and Al-Buyeh, the Shia
themselves were considered a minority. Each new regime, except for the
Parthians' five-century rule, elevated its religion to the dominant
position, relegating other faiths, including those of preceding
governments, to minority status with fewer privileges and more
adversity.
The Safavid dynasty, by institutionalizing Shia Islam and
establishing Isfahan as its opulent capital, solidified Shia dominance
while marginalizing Sunni practices. Safavid Iran forged a national
identity rooted in Shia Islam, positioning itself in opposition to the
Ottoman Empire's Sunni rule.
Under this paradigm, Shia Islam became synonymous with
sovereignty and ownership, while other faiths were relegated to minority
status. The plight of non-Shia Muslims, particularly Sunnis, was
exacerbated as they were not only considered outsiders but also
perceived as adversaries due to their religious alignment with the
Ottoman Empire, with whom the Safavids often clashed.
Armenians: Pioneering Rich Beyond Government Sphere
During the Safavid-Ottoman confrontations and the shift of the
capital to Isfahan, a burgeoning need arose for labor and capital to
fuel the city's construction boom. In this context, Armenians, migrating
from the Ottoman-influenced old Jolfa to Iran, emerged as the first
independent group of capital owners and artisans, contributing to
various industries like stone carving. Meanwhile, the Jewish minority
primarily engaged in labor to sustain themselves. Over time, Armenians,
leveraging their skills and industriousness, played a pivotal role in
transforming Isfahan into a prosperous city.
Their significant contributions not only garnered favour from
Safavid monarchs but also drew envy from Shah Abbas II, prompting them
to acquire Zoroastrian lands and establish the new Jolfa neighbourhood,
which remains a hub of economic affluence to this day. Despite being
non-Muslims, Armenians were embraced by Safavid rulers, owing to their
instrumental role in Isfahan's development. This marked a significant
departure as they were among the first immigrant capitalists with a
different religious background from the ruling class, yet their
invaluable contributions warranted special attention.
However, the daily lives of non-Muslims, including Armenians,
were marked by restrictions.
They faced challenges accessing markets and conducting business,
often barred from venturing out on rainy days or handling goods
directly-a practice reminiscent of Shia rulings still observed today.
Despite these constraints, Armenians enjoyed relatively favourable
treatment, facilitated by Shia principles that allowed for pragmatic
adaptation to prevailing circumstances. The rulers' reliance on the
financial resources of non-Muslims incentivized a more accommodating
approach towards Armenians. This leniency persisted into the Qajar
dynasty, enabling Zoroastrians to establish commercial enterprises and
even extend loans to the Qajar royal family for foreign journeys.
The Rich Becomes Shia
During the Safavid dynasty, geopolitical shifts and the Ottoman
Empire's closure of trade routes prompted Portuguese incursions into
southern Iranian waters, marking the entry of the first European
colonists. Safavid rulers, seeking to expel the Portuguese, leveraged
concepts like national identity, rooted in Shia Islam, as a rallying
point against Ottoman influence. The defeat of the Portuguese opened
avenues for foreign trade in Iran, catalyzing a new era of wealth
accumulation and income generation. This period coincided with Western
advancements in capital accumulation and mass production, setting the
stage for Iran's engagement with evolving global trade dynamics. The
Qajar era witnessed significant societal transformation, spurred by
monarchs' exposure to democratic principles and foreign investments
during their trips to Europe. Sultan Sahibqaran, for instance, initiated
modernization efforts, including educational reforms. Unlike the Safavid
era, where Naser al-Din Shah held absolute control over capital and
land, Armenians transitioned to a lower-class role and active
participants in Iran's modernization efforts, especially in cultural
spheres like art, cinema, and music. The constitutional movement marked
a shift towards nationalization of ownership, subsequently transitioning
to private sector control. Despite continued government pressure,
Baha'is, once targeted for persecution, assumed a significant role in
Iran's capitalist class during the Pahlavi dynasty. Jews and
Zoroastrians, meanwhile, emerged as key economic players, gradually
gaining political influence. Iran's march towards modernity accelerated
during Reza Shah's reign, characterized by infrastructure developments
like the South-North Railway. Mohammad Reza Shah's era witnessed rapid
industrialization and wealth accumulation, fostering a capitalist ethos
in Iran. As religious minorities experienced socioeconomic shifts, they
assumed control of key industries, with factories like the Arj plant,
established by Khalil Arjmand, a prominent Baha'i figure, exemplifying
their economic ascendancy.
Impact of the 1979 Revolution: Transformation of Minority
Economic Class
Since the outset of the 1979 revolution, a significant number of
Iranian rich-many belonging to religious and ethnic minorities-have
faced persecution, leading to executions, confiscation of property, and
nationalization of businesses by the government. This ongoing coercion
has prompted minorities to flee Iran, abandoning joint economic ventures
with foreign partners, such as the Persians of India. As a result, the
departure of minority capitalists has left behind working-class
communities with limited financial resources and little opportunity for
upward mobility due to discriminatory practices.
Continued repression has relegated religious minorities to the
working class, evident in Sunni regions where high unemployment rates
force residents to engage in menial labor to sustain themselves while
lacking basic social rights afforded to the working class. Official
statistics from the Islamic Republic reveal that Kurdistan, a
predominantly Sunni province, had the highest unemployment rate in Iran
in 2022.
This stark reality underscores the deprivation experienced by
Sunni communities, cementing their status as one of Iran's most
economically marginalized provinces.
Class Oppression
While Muslim rich and working-class segments exist in Iran, it's
evident that religious minorities face compounded discrimination. Not
only are they marginalized due to their beliefs, but their economic
status as part of the working class further exacerbates their plight.
Economic deprivation stifles their potential for innovation and growth,
hindering their ability to achieve higher social productivity compared
to non-minority labor groups. These factors collectively diminish their
capacity to advocate for their rights effectively. From a broader
societal perspective, a lack of equal access to financial, economic, and
political resources for religious, ethnic, gender, ideological, and
racial groups undermines their ability to assert their rights across
various social, civil, cultural, and educational domains. In essence, a
society governed by such systemic inequalities cannot rightfully claim
to be democratic.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/features/128433-silenced-voices-broken-promises-struggle-of-irans-religious-minorities-in-the-shadow-of-labor-day
Women's
Liberation Front 2019/cryfreedom.net 2024
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