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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
September 29, 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
September 25, 2024:
Letter from Narges Mohammadi to UN
General Assembly
Sept. 2, 2024:
"Shameless": Imprisoned Nobel Laureate in Iran Slams
Custodial Death..."
August 9, 2024
"My heart cries...
(For Narges Mohammadi and all suffering but fighting
back mothers/women)
and earlier heroic stories
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 |
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 and the
people speak
out loud and clear
September 29 - 16, 2024
Second Anniversary of Jina Amini's
state-sanctioned murder
incl. Commemorating Bloody Friday
September 16-15, 2024:
Second Anniversary of Jina Amini's
state-sanctioned murder
Part 3
incl. links 5 related articles +
September 14 - 11, 2024:
Second Anniversary of Jina
Amini's state-sanctioned killing...
Part 2
September 10 - 6, 2024
Second Anniversary of Jina
Amini's state-sanctioned killing...
a wave of arrests of her fellow-citizen
Sept 19, 2024:
Commemoration of the Fallen for
Freedom
Click here for earlier news of the
'Woman, Life, Freedom'
revolution |
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"
and more in actual news below
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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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:
Sept 27, 2024:
The approval of the "Hijab and
Chastity Bill" by the Guardian Council
September 26, 2024:
The Hidden Catastrophe of Poverty
and Inflation
September 26, 2024:
Blind Love in the Time of Economic
Crisis
September 26, 2024:
Dilapidated Schools Threaten Three
Million Iranian Students
Sept 25, 2024:
Can National Unity Pave the Way
for Transitional Justice in Iran?
and
Click here for previous inspiring
stories and articles
incl. Red Alerts |
Read here more about the
'Nurses 'strike' back':
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,":
SPECIAL
REPORTS PALESTINE
For actual updates
Updated
Sept. 28, 2024 |
"NO to executions"
campaign
In support - reflection and
updates:
Sept. 7 - August 20, 2024
'The mullahs' regime / OHCHR* gallows' dance'
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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September 27 - 26, 2024
<<A Report on the Brutal
Killing of a Young Woman by Her Husband in Rasht under
the Pretext of <Honor>...
and <<Letter from Narges
Mohammadi to UN General Assembly...
and <<Iran: 16 women killed
in one month...
and <<Family of Kurdish
Political Prisoner Sentenced to Prison in Iran...
and <<U.S. Sets $20M Reward
for IRGC Member...
and <<Maryam Sadat Yahyavi
denied access to phone calls with her family for over 50
days...
and <<Women's Rights
Activist Pakhshan Azizi Returned to Evin Prison After
Hospital Visit...
and more actual news |
May 10 - 3, 2024
'War against the No-hijabi
women'
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September 26 - 24, 2024
<<Iranian Political
Prisoner Attempts Suicide After Denied Medical Care...
and <<Political Prisoner
Sarvnaz Ahmadi on Medication Strike Amid Health
Crisis...
and <<Sarina Saedi's aunt
and brother arrested...
and <<Iranian Students Hold
Protest for Release of Jailed Peer...
and <<Slain Iranian
Blogger's Mother Faces Surveillance After Protest
Threat...
and <<Iranian Security
Forces Arrest Relative of Executed Protester...
and <<Iranian Journalist
Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Prison...
and more actual 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.
Jina is A lONG FREE KURDISH and IRANIAN forever.!
Second Anniversary of the Bloody Friday
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 29 Sept 2024
<<Hengaw's Statement on the Second Anniversary of the Bloody
Friday of Zahedan and Khash
Second Anniversary of Jina Amini's state-sanctioned killing
On the second anniversary of the Bloody Friday massacre in
Zahedan and Khash, the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights expresses
its deepest sympathies to the families of the victims, the injured, and
the imprisoned while once again calls for justice and the prosecution of
those responsible for this atrocity. On September 30, 2022, the people
of Zahedan and Khash took to the streets to protest the sexual assault
of a 15-year-old girl from Chabahar by a police commander, as well as
the years of systemic discrimination and structural repression against
the people of Sistan and Balochistan Iran.
These peaceful protests, which emerged within the larger context
of the nationwide "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement and in response to the
sexual assault on a minor, were violently suppressed by security forces
through excessive militarization. Government forces opened fire on
unarmed and defenseless civilians using live ammunition. As a result,
dozens of people, including women and children, were killed, and
hundreds more were injured. This brutal massacre, known as the "Bloody
Friday of Zahedan," stands as a clear example of a "crime against
humanity." Hengaw believes that the Islamic Republic of Iran's excessive
use of violence and lethal weapons against unarmed protesters
constitutes a grave violation of both the right to life and the right to
peaceful assembly, as enshrined in the International Covenant on Civil
and Political Rights. Additionally, given its widespread and systematic
nature, alongside the apparent authorization of senior government
officials to target a civilian population, this act qualifies as a crime
against humanity under Article 7 of the Rome Statute, requiring
prosecution of the perpetrators in both domestic and international
courts. Hengaw also underscores that this tragedy not only violates the
individual and human rights of the people of Zahedan and Khash but also
symbolizes the systematic repression of national, ethnic, and religious
minorities in Iran. The Baloch people, long subjected to discrimination,
poverty, and deprivation, were once again violently targeted by the
state. This repression is part of a broader, systemic pattern of
oppression that has persisted for decades against marginalized national,
ethnic, and religious minorities in Iran. The "Woman, Life, Freedom"
movement, which began in response to the murder of Jina Amini in
September 2022, has evolved into a national and global movement against
discrimination and repression in all sectors of Iranian society. By
emphasizing the rights of women, the LGBTQ+ community, national, ethnic,
and religious minorities, and other marginalized groups, this movement
represents a critical turning point in the Iranian people's struggle for
freedom.
Hengaw calls upon the international community, human rights
organizations, and the United Nations to take urgent and practical steps
to achieve justice and prosecute those responsible for these crimes.
Failure to hold the perpetrators accountable would be a violation of
international human rights obligations. The global community must ensure
that the Islamic Republic of Iran is brought to trial for its criminal
actions against its people, particularly against national, ethnic and
religious minorities. Hengaw stresses that the events of the Bloody
Friday of Zahedan and Khash are not isolated incidents but are part of a
broader struggle against structural repression, national, ethnic, and
religious discrimination, and widespread human rights violations in
Iran. We emphasize the importance of solidarity among the people of
Iran, from Kurdistan to Balochistan, and assert that only through unity
and collective struggle, grounded in human rights principles, can a just
and free future be achieved for Iran and the world-one where no
individual is oppressed or discriminated against based on gender, sexual
orientation, national, ethnic, or religious identity, atheism, or
political beliefs.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/09/article-103
Hanieh Tavassoli
Iranwire - September 23, 2024
Iranian Actress Faces Unofficial Ban for Supporting 2022 Protests
The Islamic Republic's authorities have unofficially banned an actress
from working in the country after she supported the 2022 protests.
Hanieh Tavassoli, a renowned Iranian film actress who publicly supported
the Woman, Life, Freedom protests, is facing a <prohibition from
acting,> according to her lawyer, Maryam Kian Ersi. Ersi said that
Tavassoli has been banned without an official ruling barring her from
work. "Even though my client Hanieh Tavassoli did not have a ruling
banning her from work, she continues to face prohibition from acting,"
Ersi added.
The lawyer did not specify which institution was responsible for the
prohibition.
Tavassoli was among the Iranian cinema figures who voiced support for
the nationwide protests following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini in
September 2022. On the first anniversary of Amini's death, Tavassoli
posted on Instagram, calling Amini a "legend" and stating, "Mahsa is
eternal." Hours after this post, she was arrested. Tavassoli, 44, was
arrested at her home in mid-September 2023 and released on bail the
following day, after speaking out against the government's crackdown on
dissent and expressing solidarity with victims of human rights abuses.
She was charged with <publishing content contrary to reality with the
intention of disturbing the public mind.> >>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/society/134220-iranian-actress-faces-unofficial-ban-for-supporting-2022-protests/
Mina Soltani
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - Sept 21, 2024
<<Ongoing Detention and Lack of Information on the Fate of Mina Soltani,
Mother of Kurdish Slain Protester
Despite 11 days having passed since the detention of Mina Soltani, a
member of the Kurdish justice-seeking families, by the security forces
of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Bukan, there is still no information
available regarding her fate. According to a report received by the
Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on the evening of Wednesday,
September 11, 2024, Mina Soltani, the mother of Shahriar Mohammadi, one
of the victims of the "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" movement in Bukan, was
arrested during a raid by security forces at her home without any
judicial warrant. Milad Mohammadi and Esrin Mohammadi, children of this
justice-seeking mother, announced on social media that the family's
efforts to obtain information about Dayeh Mina's fate have been
fruitless since her arrest, and security agencies have refrained from
providing any information regarding her condition. At the time of
preparing this report, no precise information is available on the
reasons for her arrest, the charges against her, or her current
status.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/09/article-77
NCRI - Womens committee - 20 Sept 2024 - in Women's News
<<Final Adoption of Hijab and Chastity Bill Increases Fines
The clerical regime's Guardian Council finally confirmed the Hijab and
Chastity bill on September 18, 2024.
The controversial Hijab and Chastity bill is now ready to be
implemented, marking a decisive step in the government's efforts to
tighten women’s dress code controls. The chair of the Judicial and Legal
Committee of the mullahs’ parliament, Mousa Ghazanfarabadi, emphasized
the bill's importance and urged all government bodies to cooperate in
its enforcement. One of the key changes that stands out is the
substantial increase in fines for those violating the law. Fines will
now be significantly higher, following government approval of raised
penalties. The scope of the Hijab and Chastity bill also extends to
private individuals and vehicles, which has raised concerns about
personal privacy and autonomy. In response to mounting public criticism,
an initial plan to automatically deduct fines from bank accounts was
scrapped. Instead, violators will now have a one-week period to settle
their penalties.
The bill infringes on personal freedoms and disproportionately targets
women. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights stated on
September 1, 2023, in which a group of UN Human Rights Council-appointed
experts slammed Iran's Hijab law. The experts said the bill could amount
to "Gender Apartheid," underscoring the global concern over Iran's
increasingly repressive stance on women's rights. Despite the final
approval, questions remain about how well the government and judiciary
will collaborate to enforce this law. With rising tensions and
increasing fines, the government faces a significant challenge in
balancing the law’s enforcement with the growing dissatisfaction among
the Iranian public. The regime's new president has intensified measures
to crack down on society since assuming office. The new Hijab and
Chastity bill complements the already rising number of executions aimed
at keeping society in check.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/09/20/hijab-and-chastity-bill-increases-fines/
Atash Shakarami
Nika Shakarami
Iranwire - September 19, 2024
<<Iran Cordons Off Teen Protester's Grave on Death Anniversary
The Islamic Republic authorities have blocked access to the gravesite of
a teenager killed during the 2022 protests, coinciding with the second
anniversary of her death. Atash Shakarami, the aunt of Nika Shakrami,
reported that security forces have blocked roads leading to Hayat al-Ghaib
cemetery, where Nika is buried. Shakarami stated on Instagram that their
family is being denied access to the cemetery and Nika's grave. In her
post, she wrote: "The roads to Hayat al-Ghaib cemetery have been closed
by repressive forces and will remain blocked until Saturday, September
21." She added that the movement of local residents has also been
disrupted, funeral ceremonies in the area have been canceled, and daily
life has been severely affected.
Friday marks the second anniversary of Nika Shakrami's death.
Nika Shakarami was a teenage protester who participated in the 2022
uprising sparked by the custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amani. Nika
was abducted by security agents and killed after being subjected to
torture and sexual abuse.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/134094-iran-cordons-off-teen-protesters-grave-on-death-anniversary/
Two Kurds Arrested
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - Sept 19, 2024
<<Two Kurds, Including an 18-Year-Old Boy, Arrested by Iranian Security
Forces in Divandarreh
Khalil Asghari and Pouria Hosseini, two Kurdish residents of Divandarreh,
were arrested by the Islamic Republic of Iran's security forces and
transferred to an undisclosed location. According to a report received
by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on Thursday, September 19,
2024, Khalil Asghari, a resident of Divandarreh, and Pouria Hosseini, an
18-year-old from the village of Reshi Ava, Divandarreh, were detained by
Intelligence Department forces. Sources close to the families of the two
individuals stated that Intelligence officers used violence during the
arrests and did not provide arrest warrants. As of the time of this
report, no detailed information is available regarding the reasons for
their arrest, the charges against them, or their current whereabouts.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/09/article-74
'Hijab-Chastity' Bill
Iranwire - September 18, 2024
<<Iran's Guardian Council Approves 'Hijab-Chastity' Bill
The Guardian Council of the Islamic Republic has approved a
controversial draft law imposing more restrictions on the public
appearance of Iranians. The hardline council has approved the
controversial new bill of <Hijab and Chastity,> according to MP Moussa
Ghazanfarabadi. The 12-member Guardian Council is responsible for
interpreting the constitution and supervising elections, and wields
significant influence by ensuring all laws and policies align with
Islamic principles and the constitution. MP Ghazanfarabadi said that the
Guardian Council has approved the same principles that the parliament
had initially proposed. The bill will now be sent back to the parliament
for formal approval to become a law. It had previously faced objections,
particularly regarding articles 47 to 49, which discussed the extent of
punishments for violations. The bill, presented to parliament on May 24
by the government of Ebrahim Raisi, outlines severe penalties for women
who violate mandatory headscarf rules. Non-compliance with the Islamic
Republic's strict dress code is deemed <nudity.> Offenders could face
fines up to 8 million tomans ($150), with the fines being doubled if not
paid within a month, they could also lose their jobs and be banned from
social media activities for up to one year.
Repeat offenders would face imprisonment from six months to three years.
The <Chastity and Hijab> bill has gained support from some officials of
the Islamic Republic who consider the hijab a <red line.> Detractors
argue that the proposed law focuses on punitive measures, restricts
personal freedoms, and unjustly interferes with individuals' clothing
choices. The controversial bill was drafted following months-long
nationwide protests, sparked by Mahsa Amini's custodial death in 2022,
demanding more freedoms and women's rights. All women in Iran must
conceal their hair with a headscarf and wear loose fitting trousers
under their coats while in public, but a growing number of Iranian women
have appeared in public without head coverings.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/134055-irans-guardian-council-approves-hijab-chastity-bill/
Jinha - September 19, 2024
<<Woman arrested in Bushehr for inappropriate dress
One woman was arrested in Iran's Bushehr city for wearing an
inappropriate dress, the police chief of Bushehr announced on Thursday.
News Center- Following the release of a video on social media showing
one woman and a police officer over the dress of the woman in the city
of Bushehr, the police chief of Bushehr announced the arrest of the
woman. Following the discussion between one woman in <bad clothes> and a
police officer, which resulted in the injury of a young girl and the
release of the video on social media platform, the woman was arrested,
the police chief said, adding that the car of the woman was seized by
security forces and criminal proceedings was launched against the woman,
who protested the compulsory veiling laws. Since the "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi"
uprising that sparked in Iran following the killing of Jina Mahsa Amini
in Tehran, women have removed their hijab in public spaces to protest
Iran’s compulsory veiling laws.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/woman-arrested-in-bushehr-for-inappropriate-dress-35693?page=1
Nika Shakarami
Jinha - September 19, 2024
<<All roads leading to Nika Shakarami's grave blocked
Nasrin Shakarami, mother of Nika Shakarami, one of the victims of the
nationwide protests of 2022, has announced that all roads leading to her
daughter's grave have been blocked.
News Center- Nasrin Shakarami, mother of Nika Shakarami, one of the
victims of the nationwide protests of 2022, has announced that all roads
leading to her daughter's grave have been blocked on the second
anniversary of the killing of her daughter. "Today is the second
anniversary of the killing of my daughter, Nika Shakarami. I did not
call on anyone to visit her grave because I do not want anyone to be
arrested like last year," Nasrin Shakarami said in an Instagram post on
Thursday. "However, security forces have blocked all roads leading to
the cemetery and they have not allowed anyone to enter the cemetery
since morning." On 20 September 2022, 16-year-old Iranian girl Nika
Shakarami vanished in Tehran during the 2022 Iranian protests following
the killing of Mahsa Amini. 10 days later, her family was informed of
her death. Since Nika Shakarami was killed by Iran's security forces,
the members of her family face oppression, they have been arrested, even
forced to confess. >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/all-roads-leading-to-nika-shakarami-s-grave-blocked-35696
Over 42 Years in Prison
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 18 Sept 2024
<<Iran Sentences Protesters in a Joint Case to Over 42 Years in Prison
in Tehran
The judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran has sentenced eight
individuals, arrested last year, to a combined total of more than 42
years and 3 months in prison, 25 years of exile, and 74 lashes. One
defendant was acquitted, while the cases of two others remain
unresolved. According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization
for Human Rights, coinciding with the anniversary of the "Woman, Life,
Freedom" movement, Iman Afshari, head of Branch 26 of the Tehran Islamic
Revolutionary Court, sentenced Nasim Gholami Simyari to 5 years in
prison for <gathering and collusion,> 1 year in prison and 74 lashes for
<disturbing public order and security,> and 20 years of exile in
Angooran, Zanjan, for <destruction of public property.> Also, Hamidreza
Sahlabadi received 3 years and 7 months in prison for <gathering and
collusion> and 5 years of exile in Shazand, Arak, for <destruction of
public property.> Ehsan Ravazjian, another co-defendant, was sentenced
to 3 years in prison for <membership in opposition groups> and an
additional 3 years and 7 months for <gathering and collusion.> Amin
Sokhanvar received 4 years in prison for <membership in opposition
groups> and 3 years and 7 months for <gathering and collusion.> Ali
Herati Mokhtari was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison for
<illegal possession of tear gas spray> and 2 years for <possession of
six bullets.> Mohammad Hosseini's sentence of 2 years in prison for
<gathering and collusion> was converted to a fine of 165 million tomans,
while Amir Shah-Velayati's 2-year sentence for the same charge was
converted to a fine of 80 million tomans. Additionally, Hossein
Ardestani was acquitted of all charges. Among three fugitives
defendants, Shahin Zahmatkesh was sentenced to 5 years for <gathering
and collusion,> 5 years for <inciting people to war and killing,> and 1
year for <propaganda against the state.> The cases of Siamak Golsheni
and Siamak Tedian remain open. It is also worth noting that Nasim
Gholami Simyari, Hamidreza Sahlabadi, Ehsan Ravazjian, and Amin
Sokhanvar have all spent over 500 days in detention.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/09/article-69
Behind bars but not broken
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 18 Sept 2024
<<Four More Kurdish Individuals Arrested by Iranian Security Forces in
Divandarreh
Four Kurdish civilians from Divandarreh, named Salah Fathi, Amanj Ahmadi,
Mani Mohammadi, and Pouya (last name unknown), were arrested by the
Iranian security forces and transferred to an unknown location. This
brings the total number of arrests in the city to 14. According to a
report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on the
evening of Monday, September 16, 2024, Amanj Ahmadi and Pouya (last name
unknown), both residents of 'Rashidabad' village, a suburb of
Divandarreh, were arrested by the Iranian Intelligence forces and taken
to an undisclosed location.
Additionally, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Mani Mohammadi from the
village of 'Tavrizkhatoun' and Salah Fathi from 'Rashidabad' (Rashi Ava)
were also arrested by these Intelligence forces. According to informed
sources, the families of these four individuals have been unable to
obtain any information about their fate or whereabouts, and Iranian
security authorities have refused to provide any specific answers
regarding their situation.
To date, no detailed information has been made available about the
reasons for the arrests, the charges against them, their place of
detention, or their current status. According to statistics recorded by
the Hengaw, at least 14 Kurdish civilians in Divandarreh have been
arrested by Iranian security forces over the past two weeks, coinciding
with the anniversary of the state-sponsored killing of Jina Amini.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/09/article-66
The 21st century into a century of women's freedom
Jinha - Womens News Agency - 17 Sept 2024
<<'We will turn the 21st century into a century of women's freedom'
"We will turn the 21st century into a century of women's freedom," said
the statement released by the Southern Kurdistan Women's Front to mark
the second anniversary of the "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" uprising.
News Center- The Southern Kurdistan Women's Front has released a written
statement to mark the second anniversary of the "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi"
uprising that sparked in Iran and Rojhilat Kurdistan following the
killing of Jina Mahsa Amini by Iran’s so-called <morality police> in
Tehran.
"Women always struggle against the injustice of the patriarchal system,
its policies and mindset that promote slavery," the statement said. "In
the history of this struggle, women's voices were silenced by tyrannical
governments. Despite all the oppression and obstacles, the voice of
women for freedom shook the whole world. The women and people of Eastern
Kurdistan and Iran never bow to the despotic Iranian regime.
'We vow to strengthen the struggle'
"Women always lead revolutions all around the world. They also led the
"Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" uprising in Eastern Kurdistan and Iran. Women have
the power to canalize their societies into a revolution. We condemn the
executions of women and young people by the Iranian regime and call on
all people demanding freedom all around the world not to remain silent
against executions in Iran and take a serious stand. As the Southern
Kurdistan Women's Front, we vow to strengthen women's struggle for
freedom and to turn the 21st century into a century of women's freedom."
>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/we-will-turn-the-21st-century-into-a-century-of-women-s-freedom-35683
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No to excecutions Tuesdays
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 17 Sept 2024
<<The 34th week of the "No to Executions on Tuesdays" campaign in 21
prisons across the country, honoring the memory of those executed during
the 2022 protests. The "No to Executions on Tuesdays" campaign in its
34th week coincides with the second anniversary of the nationwide
protests in Iran following the tragic killing of Jina Amini on September
16, 2022, by the oppressive forces of the religious dictatorship ruling
Iran. Political prisoners in 21 prisons across the country, on Tuesday,
September 17, honored the memory of all those who lost their lives
during the 2022 protests. In memory of the dozens of protestors who were
executed during and after the protests by the repressive apparatus of
the government, with the aim of intimidating a frustrated population,
political prisoners initiated a hunger strike today. They remembered
individuals such as Mohsen Shekari, Mohammad Mehdi Karami, Mohammad
Hosseini, Majidreza Rahnavard, and many others, including Reza Rasai,
who was recently hanged, deprived of all fundamental rights and without
a fair trial. The "No to Executions on Tuesdays" campaign, aimed at the
abolition of executions and repression, and seeking justice by holding
accountable those responsible for all executions in recent years, was
launched by political and general prisoners in February 2024. It has
since expanded to 21 prisons across the country. On this 34th
consecutive Tuesday, the activists not only went on a hunger strike
against the inhumane punishment of execution but also commemorated all
those who lost their lives in the nationwide protests of 2022,
especially the "martyrs" of the uprising. They expressed their
solidarity and sympathy with all the families seeking justice. The
activists of this campaign highlighted that the number of executions
since the current President of the Islamic Republic took office has
exceeded 170. They issued a serious warning about the situation of those
arrested during the 2022 protests, many of whom now face the death
penalty. They called for more attention from political and human rights
activists, the media, and the general public in Iran to the situation of
these political prisoners from the "Jina" uprising and urged efforts to
stop the execution machine of the ruling religious dictatorship.
Political prisoners participating in the "No to Executions on Tuesdays"
campaign in 21 different prisons, on Tuesday, September 17, went on a
hunger strike for the 34th consecutive week. The participating prisons
include Evin (women's ward, Ward 4, and Ward 8), Ghezel Hesar (Units 3
and 4), Tehran Bozorg , Karaj Central Prison, Khorramabad Prison, Shiraz
Military , Asadabad in Isfahan, Bam in Kerman, Mashhad , Lakan in Rasht,
Qaemshahr , Ardabil , Tabriz , Urmia , Salmas , Khoy , Naqadeh , Saqqez
, Baneh , Marivan , and Kamyaran Prison.
Once again, the activists of this campaign call on all prisoners in
prisons across the country to join the "No to Executions on Tuesdays"
campaign, in the fight for the abolition of executions and to spread
this demand throughout society. They also pointed out the support of 100
former political prisoners and 150 civil and political activists for the
campaign. They repeatedly and humbly ask all human rights organizations,
political groups, unions, civil and political activists, and free media
to place the issue of "No to Executions" at the forefront of their
activities. By supporting this campaign and defending the "right to
life" of individuals, they can help bring about a brighter future for
this land-a future that is free, prosperous, and without oppression or
executions. Such a future can only be achieved through unity and
collective action.
#NoToExecutionsTuesdays
Week 34
September 17, 2024>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/09/article-63
A century of women's freedom
Jinha - September 17, 2024
<<'We will turn the 21st century into a century of women's freedom'
"We will turn the 21st century into a century of women’s freedom," said
the statement released by the Southern Kurdistan Women's Front to mark
the second anniversary of the "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" uprising.
News Center- The Southern Kurdistan Women's Front has released a written
statement to mark the second anniversary of the "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi"
uprising that sparked in Iran and Rojhilat Kurdistan following the
killing of Jina Mahsa Amini by Iran’s so-called <morality police> in
Tehran.
"Women always struggle against the injustice of the patriarchal system,
its policies and mindset that promote slavery," the statement said. "In
the history of this struggle, women's voices were silenced by tyrannical
governments. Despite all the oppression and obstacles, the voice of
women for freedom shook the whole world. The women and people of Eastern
Kurdistan and Iran never bow to the despotic Iranian regime.
'We vow to strengthen the struggle'
"Women always lead revolutions all around the world. They also led the
"Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" uprising in Eastern Kurdistan and Iran. Women have
the power to canalize their societies into a revolution. We condemn the
executions of women and young people by the Iranian regime and call on
all people demanding freedom all around the world not to remain silent
against executions in Iran and take a serious stand. As the Southern
Kurdistan Women's Front, we vow to strengthen women's struggle for
freedom and to turn the 21st century into a century of women's freedom."
>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/we-will-turn-the-21st-century-into-a-century-of-women-s-freedom-35683?page=1
Images of Resistance
Center for Human Rights in Iran - Sept 16 2024
<<Images of Resistance: Photographers Who Documented Iran's Woman, Life,
Freedom Movement
"No one had weapons; our only weapon was our mobile phones, capturing
and sharing images."
Iranian Photographers Captured the Government's Brutality and the
Protesters' Bravery
September 16, 2024 - To mark the second anniversary of Iran’s Woman,
Life, Freedom movement, the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) has
partnered with Middle East Images to present a powerful collection of
photographs that highlight the courage of the protesters who faced down
the Islamic Republic's security forces and the brave photographers who
documented their resistance. These photographs were taken by
photojournalists who have faced state violence and detention for
exposing the unwavering courage of Iran's peaceful rights movement and
the brutality of the Islamic Republic's violent crackdown on protesters.
Despite their work being published by various media outlets, they must
remain anonymous for their safety, as Iran is among the most repressive
countries for journalists and artists. However, the following interviews
provide a rare and invaluable insight into their experiences. "The
Islamic Republic seeks to conceal its atrocities and crimes against
humanity from the world. Yet, courageous photographers, journalists, and
activists risk their lives to expose these brutal acts, standing
defiantly against the Iranian authorities' oppressive rule," said Hadi
Ghaemi, executive director of CHRI.
Two years ago, on September 16, 2022, 22-year-old Mahsa Jina Amini was
killed in state custody days after her arrest for allegedly <violating>
mandatory hijab laws. Her death ignited the "Woman, Life, Freedom"
protests across Iran. In response, authorities launched a brutal
crackdown, killing over 500 protesters. Hundreds were intentionally
blinded, tens of thousands were arbitrarily arrested, women and children
were tortured, and ten protesters were executed.
As we commemorate the second anniversary of Iran's "Woman, Life,
Freedom" movement, it is crucial to emphasize that not one official has
been held accountable for the atrocities committed by state forces
against the protesters. The UN's Independent International Fact-Finding
Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFMI) has documented that these
atrocities rose to the level of crimes against humanity. CHRI echoes the
FFMI's recommendation for states to employ universal jurisdiction to
prosecute the Islamic Republic officials responsible for these crimes.
"Despite enduring a brutal crackdown, the bravery of Iran's Woman, Life,
Freedom movement remains steadfast. Women and men, especially the youth,
continue to stand up to a repressive government through daily acts of
peaceful resistance despite threats of torture, execution, and
imprisonment. Their resilience deserves the world's full support,"
Ghaemi added.
Photographer A:
"When I wanted to take photos or document the events, I would sometimes
record videos and send them, but I couldn’t keep them because it was
such a terrifying atmosphere. Once they were shared, I would delete
them. We had put some lemons in our bags to pass around so that when
tear gas was fired, people could squeeze them into their eyes to
neutralize the effect. In my own bag, I had also put goggles in case
they shot at us with rubber bullets so that they wouldn't hit my eyes.
We had prepared ourselves like this to go out. No one had weapons; our
only weapon was our mobile phones, capturing and sharing images." >>
Source:
https://iranhumanrights.org/2024/09/images-of-resistance-photographers-who-documented-irans-woman-life-freedom-movement/
New Hijab Restrictions
Iranwire - September 16, 2024 - By Roya Homayouni
Journalists at Hamshahri Face New Hijab Restrictions
Hamshahri newspaper, the media outlet of the Tehran Municipality,
implemented new mandatory hijab guidelines for its reporters and staff
on Sunday. The new regulations, posted in common areas within the
Hamshahri building, outline four specific dress code requirements for
female journalists and staff, and three for their male counterparts.
Hamshahri justified the guidelines by citing an order from the Ministry
of Interior regarding hijab rules for employees in both the public and
private sectors. The newspaper further referenced the <Ten Directives>
for the <protection of public security and citizens' rights,> which
detail the dress code requirements for male and female employees in both
governmental and private institutions across the country. Women are
expected to wear a long-sleeved coat that is not fitted and has no
visible symbols. They must also wear long trousers and a long headscarf
that covers the entire head, hair, and neck, <preferably in conventional
colors.> Additionally, women should avoid wearing <unusual jewelry> and
refrain from using makeup. Men are required to adhere to certain dress
codes as well. Their clothing must ensure <modesty> and avoid tight or
short-sleeved shirts, tight trousers, and attire with <vulgar or
unconventional> symbols. Jewelry and wide belts with unusual buckles
should also be avoided. It appears that Hamshahri newspaper's reference
to these guidelines may stem from a directive issued a year ago by Ahmad
Vahidi, the former Minister of Interior. According to a report by Etemad
newspaper last year, a confidential directive from the Minister of
Interior emphasized the enforcement of mandatory hijab, including
measures for <arresting> and <dealing with> women not complying with the
dress code. The directive, communicated under strict confidentiality,
aimed to intensify enforcement against women who refuse to wear the
compulsory hijab. It directed executive bodies, including the Ministry
of Education, trade unions, the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade,
municipalities, the metro system, and universities nationwide, to ensure
compliance. The directive ordered that entry into government-controlled
areas was conditioned upon adhering to the <legal dress code> and
instructed government officials to prevent the entry of women not
wearing the hijab. This is not the first instance of Hamshahri newspaper
exerting pressure on its reporters and staff based on external
directives. According to IranWire sources, the selection process for
journalists and employees at Hamshahri often involves scrutiny by Tehran
Municipality's security apparatus. A source revealed that the selection
system is highly invasive, with security personnel closely examining the
lives of veteran journalists.
Hamshahri has become a tool for the Islamic Republic, engaged in
misinformation, spreading hatred, humiliating protesters, and distorting
reality. Many headlines and reports published in Hamshahri, including
those by CEO Mohsen Mehdian, editor Daniyal Abolhasan Memar, and former
editor Abdullah Ganji, aim to incite hatred against protesters and
bolster government support. Mohsen Mehdian, CEO of Hamshahri Institute,
is a prominent figure in the Islamic Republic's hate speech campaign.
Mehdian, despite his initial obscurity in political and media circles,
has strong connections with power agencies. He is a proponent of
stringent censorship and believes all social media platforms should be
shut down, criticizing what he sees as the harmful effects of media
operations. Mehdian was appointed by Alireza Zakani, the hard-line mayor
of Tehran and a close ally of Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, who is the
father-in-law of Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader's son.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/features/133985-journalists-at-hamshahri-face-new-hijab-restrictions/
Two Years of Misleading
Iranwire - Sept 15, 2024 - by Shohreh Mehrnami
Two Years of Misleading: Morality Police's Brief Exit and Swift Return
<<Less than 10 months passed from the day when the activities of the
Morality Police were halted following the death of Mahsa Amini until the
officers enforcing compulsory hijab resumed their operations. During
that time, the government implemented various strategies to coerce women
into observing the mandatory hijab, but the removal and eventual return
of the white vans of the Morality Police became a symbol for measuring
the government's severity in handling opponents of the hijab law.
Although the Morality Police disappeared from the streets almost
immediately following the announcement of Mahsa Amini's death, the
official - albeit untrue - announcement of their removal came about two
and a half months later, delivered by the Attorney General. On December
3, 2022, Mohammad Jafar Montazeri announced in a speech that the
Morality Police <was shut down from the same place it was established.>
The announcement came around seventy days into the street protests and
the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. During that period, the government
employed various methods - from repression and security measures to
propaganda and promises of reform - in an attempt to quell the protests.
For many, however, the announcement of the Morality Police's removal was
unconvincing. While some Western media interpreted it as a concession to
the protesters, others remained sceptical. The atmosphere had become so
tense that the mere presence of the Morality Police vans heightened
sensitivities. In response, the police and other agencies paused the use
of these vans, opting instead to close shops and businesses where women
appeared without the mandatory hijab. Despite these numerous efforts,
none proved sufficient to prevent the eventual return of the Morality
Police. Shortly after Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic
Republic, declared that refusing to wear a headscarf was <haram,>
forbidden by Islamic law, police vans reappeared on the streets to
confront women defying the compulsory hijab law. Finally, on July 16,
2023, the police spokesperson officially announced the return of the
Morality Police. Saeed Montazer al-Mahdi stated that, from that day
forward, both vehicle and foot patrols would deal with individuals who
<persist in breaking societal norms.> Political analyst Ali Afshari,
speaking to IranWire, said that the government had never truly intended
to back down from enforcing the mandatory hijab. "From the very first
days of the protests, they sought to calm the situation," Afshari said.
"They reached out to Mahsa Amini's family in an attempt to reduce the
tensions, but it didn't work. Simultaneously, they refused to abolish
the mandatory hijab or admit that Mahsa Amini was killed while in
custody."
According to Afshari, after the protests subsided, the authorities
sought to reassert control. "They filed cases against women who had
removed their headscarves during the protests. Once the protests had
calmed, they reintroduced the Morality Police under a new name - the <Noor
Project> - to enforce the same rules." Although the Morality Police was
briefly halted and later reinstated, the numerous strategies implemented
by the government over the past two years to enforce the mandatory hijab
have raised many questions about the rationale behind these efforts.
Before the Morality Police returned under the new name <Noor Project,>
another force known as the <hijab enforcers> began to appear in various
parts of the Iranian capital, including metro stations. These
individuals were not formally affiliated with any specific organization.
Authorities, including then-Minister of Interior Ahmad Vahidi and Tehran
Mayor Alireza Zakani, claimed that the hijab enforcers were ordinary
people enforcing the principle of <propagation of virtue and prevention
of vice.> However, questions arose about how these so-called
<volunteers> were outfitted in uniforms, stationed in subway corridors,
and filmed people, leading to suspicion of their independence. Amid
these debates, Etemad newspaper revealed a confidential letter from
Ahmad Vahidi showing that all measures against women defying the hijab
law were directly ordered by him. Vahidi, a brigadier general in the
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), publicly denied imposing
restrictive measures, yet leaks and media reports exposed his role in
directing these actions behind the scenes. Asieh Amini, a social
analyst, told IranWire that the government's actions regarding the
mandatory hijab can be divided into two categories: actions rooted in
law and those operating outside the legal framework. The first category
includes laws and punishments passed through formal legislative
processes. The second stems from fatwas and orders issued by religious
authorities, primarily Ali Khamenei, and are enforced without needing
legal justification. The second measures are executed by loyalists who
act on religious edicts as if they were law, bypassing the formal legal
process. The actions of the Iranian government and its supporters in
enforcing the mandatory hijab, as social analyst Asieh Amini has
identified, have become increasingly visible over the past two years.
One prominent example is the hijab enforcement in metro stations,
orchestrated under orders from the Minister of Interior and the Mayor of
Tehran. During this campaign, Armita Geravand, a teenage girl not
wearing a hijab, was pushed backwards while boarding a metro train,
leading to a coma from which she later died. While the government
offered various explanations for her fall, a source told IranWire that a
hijab enforcer pushed Armita because she was not wearing a headscarf.
The government's harsh measures to enforce the hijab law have led to
both financial and human costs, prompting many to question why such
costly programs persist. Political analyst Ali Afshari told IranWire
that if the Islamic Republic were to relax its stance on the hijab, it
would risk losing support from its core base. "The issue is deeper than
just the headscarf or chador," Afshari explained. "It extends to the
broader concept of personal freedom, which fundamentally conflicts with
the government's ideological framework. If the government abandons
mandatory hijab, it risks losing its conservative supporters and
undermining the very foundation of its legitimacy. With Ali Khamenei
having declared hijab as both a political and religious obligation,
abolishing it would render the doctrine of Velayat-e Faqih [Guardianship
of the Islamic Jurist] meaningless."
To maintain control, the government has used various strategies. First,
they have recruited economically vulnerable women, offering them
salaries to enforce hijab regulations. Then, they reintroduced the
Morality Police, albeit under a new name, showing little regard for the
legalities of these actions. From the Interior Minister, whose lies
about the role of the hijab enforcers were exposed, to the officers seen
on video beating and violently arresting Nafas Haji Sharif, a teenage
girl without a headscarf, the government's desire to suppress opposition
remains clear. These incidents illustrate how the Islamic Republic
prioritizes maintaining its ideological grip at any cost, even when
faced with widespread dissent and condemnation.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/features/133947-two-years-of-misleading-morality-polices-brief-exit-and-swift-return/
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