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HAIL TO THE IRANIAN
WOMEN'S REVOLUTIONISTS FALLEN FOR FREDOM
against
the supreme leader, the arch-reactionary Ayatollah Ali Khomeini,
and his placeman president. The message of
the women when the former president visited a university was plain: <give way or
get lost> in 2023 and still is.
IN MEMORY OF ASRA PANAHI (16)- JINA MAMINI (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
(Updates
October 15, 2024)
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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
October 8, 2024:
"The perpetrators of war are the
outcasts and the disgraced throughout history..."
September 25, 2024:
Letter from Narges Mohammadi to UN
General Assembly
September 16, 2024:
"Message from Narges
Mohammadi for Jina Mahsa Amini"
May 6, 2024
"Tyranny will fall"
"Victory is not easy, but it is certain"
watch it here :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LAMPz57Aqw
Click here for a news-overview
from January 15, 2024 'till October 31, 2023
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JINA AMINI'S VOICE IS HEARD
And do read also the above linked incredible
December 2023 update!
despite the mullahs'
regime to force it down!
Her mother speaks
out loud and clear
UPDATED:
September 29 - 16, 2024
Second Anniversary of Jina Amini's
state-sanctioned murder
incl. Commemorating Bloody Friday
and earlier news about
a wave of arrests of her fellow-citizen
Oct 13 - 9, 2024:
Commemoration of the
Fallen for Freedom Part 2
Oct 3, 2024:
Commemoration of the Fallen for
Freedom
Click here for earlier news of the
'Woman, Life, Freedom'
revolution
MARJAM AKBARI
MONFARED
June 24, 2024:
The Iranian Regime
Judiciary Launches a New Case to Seize the Assets of Maryam Akbari Monfared and Her Family, in Revenge for
Seeking Justice for Her Siblings Executed in the 1980s
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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PAKSHAN AZIZI
Actual News:
September 23 - 16, 2024:
<<Pakhshan Azizi denied medical
care ...and
<<Letter from Pakhshan Azizi: The
philosophy of Jin, Jiyan, Azadi is a philosophy of life...
September 10 - 9, 2024
"Twenty-Six Human Rights Organizations Demand Immediate
Cancellation of Pakhshan Azizi's Death Sentence..."
and more actual news
September 5, 2024
"You dictator, I am Arash, fire
responds to fire,"
August 19, 2024
Sentenced to Death for Assisting
Women Targeted by ISIS
And read here her full story:
July 23 - 22, 2024
"Denying the Truth,
and Its Alternative"
September 5, 2024
"You dictator, I am Arash, fire
responds to fire,"
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Please do read
the following articles about heroines who risk live and
limb for the women-led revolution and no matter what
they'll never give in nor up!and other stories: click on the underlined
topics:
Actual stories:
October 11, 2024:
Repression in Iran with bullets
October 10, 2024:
Atrocities Against Girls
October 9, 2024:
The story of Hasti H. P. Echoes
Courage
October 9, 2024:
The story of Hasti H. P. Echoes
Courage
October 7, 2024:
CCTV to Police for Hijab
Enforcement
October 4, 2024:
Woman Life Freedom Bloody Friday
in Zahedan
and
Click here for previous inspiring
stories and articles
incl. Red Alerts |
'New' topic: a regimes' re-newed method of
torture: denial of medical care
coming up soon!
And read here more about the
'Nurses 'strike' back':
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
August 30, 2024:
"Nurses can neutralize security
forces' efforts with unity."
and updates:
August 28, 2024:
Nurses' demands - "A nurse will
die, but will not accept humiliation,":
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"NO to executions"
campaign
In support - reflection and
updates:
Sept. 7 - August 20, 2024
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
'The mullahs' regime / OHCHR* gallows' dance'
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
July 8 - 4, 2024:
The-death-sentence-against-Sharifeh-Mohammadi
June 15, 2024:
Prisoner Swap with Iran is
Shameful Reward
June 5 - May 23, 2024:
It |Iran| puts people to death in
order to terrorize the population into silence.
and other stories
*OHCHR - UN Office of
the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Click here for earlier reports
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October 15 - 11, 2024
<<Iran: The Death Sentence
of Sharifeh Mohammadi Overturned...
and <<Mahsa Jalal Badiei transferred to Lakan prison to
serve her sentence...
and <<Iran Denies Medical Treatment for Imprisoned
Baha'i Poet Mahvash Sabet...
and <<Iran Sentences Two Women Journalists to 5 Years
Over Mahsa Amini Coverage...
and <<Ongoing Restrictions on Phone Calls and Visits in
Evin Prison's Women's Ward...
and <<Women discuss femicide and women's struggle...
and <<Iran regime's judiciary refuses to release
political prisoner Maryam Akbari after the completion of
her 15-year sentence...
and <<Varisha Moradi on an Indefinite Hunger Strike in
Evin Prison...
and more actual fact-finding news |
May 10 - 3, 2024
'War against the No-hijabi
women'
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October 11 - 4, 2024
<<Narges Mohammadi: The
perpetrators of war are the outcasts and the disgraced
throughout history...
and <<A Woman Victim of Child Marriage Executed in Ahar
Prison, Iran...
and <<Fatemeh Moradpour, 15, Commits Suicide Under
Pressure for Forced Marriage...
and <<World Day Against the Death Penalty...
and <<Iranian Journalist Sentenced for Instagram
Posts...
and <<Political Prisoner in Critical Condition After
Month-Long Hunger Strike...
and more actual fact-finding news |
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.
Shahabi and his mother
Iranwire - October 10, 2024 - by Javad Motevali
Stirring the Pot of Change: Shahabi's Fight for Justice
A man, his back turned to the camera, stirs a bubbling cauldron of ripe
tomatoes over an open flame. Though his face is not visible, his
identity is clear to those who follow the struggle for workers' rights
in Iran. He is Reza Shahabi, a prominent figure in the country's labor
movement. A former bus driver for the Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company,
Shahabi has spent much of the past decade behind bars. His advocacy for
fair wages, better working conditions, and involvement with labor unions
has earned him the ire of Iranian authorities, leading to repeated
arrests and imprisonment.
Now, however, Shahabi is working alongside his wife to produce tomato
paste, a home-based business she started to support their family while
he was incarcerated. Life's demands, from daily necessities to
unforeseen expenses, can be challenging, especially for a married couple
with children.
For families like Shahabi's, when one partner is imprisoned for their
activism, the burden of providing falls solely on the other. It's a
struggle that many in Iran face in the pursuit of justice and equality.
From Prison to Pantry
Shahabi recounts the harrowing events that led to his family's
entrepreneurial venture. He says, "In 2009, while working at the Bus
Company, I was arrested for my involvement in union activities and
advocacy for a decent life. Based on a fabricated case, I was imprisoned
for seven and a half years. At that time, our family's earnings came
from my salary, barely sufficient to meet our basic needs. We protested
at the Bus Company for a living wage that could support a family of
four." He adds, "After my arrest, our family's income was completely cut
off. Our social security insurance and other benefits were terminated.
My wife felt immense pressure to provide for our family with two
children, school expenses, rent, and utility bills to cover." The loss
of his income and the family's subsequent hardships forced his wife,
Robabeh, to turn to her culinary skills. "While friends offered support,
it was insufficient to cover expenses consistently. Recognizing their
expertise in making pickles and other preserved foods, my wife and her
mother, who are from Hamadan, decided to start a business producing and
selling these products." Friends who visited the family during Shahabi's
imprisonment were impressed by the quality of her products and
encouraged her to sell them. As demand grew, Robabeh expanded her
offerings to include dried vegetables, fried onions, lemon juice, and
vinegar. Shahabi believes that his wife's business not only provided
income but also sent a powerful message. In the face of opposition from
employers and authorities, many women are discouraged from supporting
their husbands' union activities. They are often warned about the
potential consequences, such as imprisonment and financial hardship. "My
wife defied this societal pressure and demonstrated that it is possible
to stand up for one's beliefs without sacrificing one's livelihood. As
the saying goes, 'When one door closes, another opens,'" he says.
Robabeh stood on her own feet and refused to back down. "Even as we
continue the fight for our rights and a better life, we've shown that
it's possible to support ourselves through entrepreneurship."
A Taste of Freedom and Redemption
With Shahabi's release, the couple expanded their business. He
elaborates, "We added organic tomatoes from our village of Zakariya to
make tomato paste. We also incorporated sour grape juice and dried
vegetables from Azerbaijan, known for their exceptional quality and
unique flavor." Together, they transformed their kitchen into a
small-scale production facility, using traditional methods like
wood-fired pots to cook their tomato paste. Their hard work paid off as
their homemade goods gained popularity. "Our products now offer a
diverse range, and we have a loyal customer base," Shahabi adds.
The Fate of Legal Cases
In 2010, he was dismissed from the Bus Company for the second time. "My
commitment to the union and legal rights led to my arrest on the streets
in June 2010, which resulted in the termination of my salary and
insurance benefits." Years passed, and Shahabi's resolution remained
undeterred. He revealed, "In 2017, I contacted the Ministry of Labor and
the Bus Company regarding my dismissal. They claimed that I had not been
fired and that reinstatement was pending approval from the Ministry of
Intelligence." Refusing to accept this unsatisfactory response, Shahabi
demanded a formal dismissal order so he could pursue legal action. Even
international organizations took notice of Shahabi's situation.
"Representatives from the International Labor Organization inquired
about my case with the Minister of Labor, questioning why I had not been
reinstated. Unfortunately, our efforts to obtain justice were
unsuccessful."
A Struggle for Home
Reza Shahabi's struggles extended beyond his dismissal from the Bus
Company. While he was imprisoned, his wife, Robabeh, faced immense
hardship in securing a loan of eleven million and five hundred thousand
tomans. She submitted the funds to the Bus Company cooperative in 2011,
hoping to secure a company-owned apartment. "Unfortunately, to this day,
they have held onto our money, and no one has been held accountable. I
have been wrongfully removed from the housing program, despite my
previous employment." The Bus Company claims Shahabi is ineligible for
housing due to unemployment, but he remains determined to pursue this
matter and seek a resolution. "We have been renting our current home for
many years and live in difficult conditions. Security agents in the
media produce various programs and documentaries to discredit workers.
The media frequently spreads misinformation about me, falsely claiming I
am not a worker or live in a high-rise apartment." He adds, "Despite
these challenges, with the support of my wife, family, and friends, we
are managing our food business. I remain determined to pursue my
reinstatement at the Bus Company."
A Symbol of Resistance
Shahabi, a tireless advocate for workers' rights in Iran, faced yet
another arrest in 2022 due to his connections with the French workers'
union. During his detention, Shahabi emphasized the importance of
international labor solidarity. "It doesn't matter whether the union is
Iranian or foreign. We are all members of the International Labor
Organization. As a signatory to this organization, the Islamic Republic
is obligated to uphold international labor laws and conventions."
Shahabi was released from prison on September 1, after his sentence was
reduced under a pardon directive issued in 2022.
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/features/134862-stirring-the-pot-of-change-shahabis-fight-for-justice/
Women's Liberation Front 2019/cryfreedom.net 2024
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