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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
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think at
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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 June 7, 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 May 27, 2024
Narges Mohammadi, the imprisoned
Nobel Peace Prize laureate criticizes the United
Nations' planned memorial ceremony for Ebrahim Raisi,
calling it "a commemoration of the executions and mass
killings."
May 6, 2024
"Tyranny will fall"
"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.
Robbed Riches Report
NCRI - Womens committee - 10 March 2024 - in Documents
<<Report to CSW68 – NCRI Women's Committee
Robbed Riches is the story of the stolen wealth of Iranian women, a
report to CSW68
The central theme of the 68th session of the United Nations Commission
on the Status of Women (CSW68) is dedicated to the paramount objective
of <accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment
for all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening
institutions and financing with a gender perspective.> This involves a
comprehensive approach encompassing the mitigation of poverty,
bolstering institutional frameworks, integrating a gender perspective
into financing mechanisms, and assessing countries’ outcomes in areas
such as social support, access to public services, and sustainable
infrastructure. The overarching goal is to fortify systems that
contribute to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
The session will also review the agreed conclusions of the sixty-third
session, <Social protection systems, access to public services and
sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of
women and girls.> Iran is a country rich in wealth and resources yet is
ranked among the world’s worst economies. A glance at the lives of
Iranian women and the general population shows that the ruling regime is
incompatible with carrying out and upholding international norms and
21st century standards. Due to vast corruption and mismanagement by
government authorities, Iran is facing serious inflation, absolute
poverty, high unemployment, a widening class gap, a high poverty gap,
and price hikes signaling a new crisis in the economy. These challenges
resulting from the destructive policies of the regime have caused an
alarming and concerning impact on the overall population, specifically
families, women and children. As a result of the calamitous decisions
taken by the regime, the Iranian people have been led into a dark world
of poverty and destitution. With each passing day, Iranian women find
themselves descending further into what is metaphorically described as
the challenging circumstances imposed by the ruling mullahs. The cause
of the failing economy is vital to keep in mind. The examination of
women's poverty in Iran requires an understanding that the government's
policies are centered on sustaining its own continuity. The linchpin of
the dictatorial regime’s strength lies in the Revolutionary Guards,
which are deeply involved in internal repression and alleged
international terrorism. In other words, the regime utilizes domestic
crackdown against its people and warmongering in the region as a means
to hold grip on power. The resources, wealth, and economic potential of
the Iranian people are disproportionately directed toward supporting and
fortifying the Revolutionary Guards, perceived as a negative influence
by all means.
The country's economy heading towards collapse?
Soaring inflation concerning food, transportation, healthcare, housing,
and water and electricity, are among difficulties that Iranians face
every day. The true inflation rate is unclear as some say it stands at
over 40%, while others including government officials argue it is much
higher with some putting the figure over 100%. More than half of Iran's
population live under the poverty line and around 30 million people in
Iran are living in absolute poverty, meaning individuals lack the
minimum income necessary to purchase essential needs such as food,
shelter, clothing, and access to healthcare. Examples of price hikes are
seen in essential food commodities such as liquid oil (294%), onions
(222%), pasta (139%), various sauces (105%), noodles (100%), butter
(92%), cucumber, and banana (approximately 90%), eggs and chicken meat
(about 82%), milk (79%), and rice (more than79%). The price of bread is
frequently on the rise in various provinces across the country. In a
report issued by Jahan-e Sanat newspaper in November 2023, the Minister
of Economy revealed that bread consumption among different societal
strata had decreased by 40%, highlighting further challenges faced by
the population. Crucial food items are also affected leading to a
decrease in meat and dairy consumption. The rising prices and overall
conditions have made life all the more difficult for the average
Iranian. The effects of poverty have led to a decrease in calorie
consumption, especially in quality calories. The head of the Endocrine
and Metabolism Research Institute of Melli University of Medical
Sciences (a.k.a Beheshti) mentioned a prevalence of endocrine and
metabolic diseases in Iran. Other sources indicate nearly 60% of Iran's
population is reportedly malnourished, including over 14 million
children. According to Hossein Raghfar, an economic expert, the
country's economy is heading towards collapse.
Exploitation and severe consequences of poverty on women and girls
Poverty in Iran has extremely painful consequences for women and girls.
Despite working more than eight hours a day behind sewing machines in
noisy and challenging environments, women endure physical strain,
including back pain and neck arthritis. The low wages, coupled with the
demanding work conditions, result in a situation where even working a
full month without any breaks does not yield a monthly income equivalent
to the minimum wage for a worker. This places them several circles below
the poverty line. Women face discrimination in the workplace, resulting
in lower wages and limited opportunities. For example, a report from the
state-run Salary 99 website highlights the disparity in employment rates
between men and women in government companies and organizations. While
the employment rate for men in these entities stands at 74%, only 26% of
women are employed. Women also endure extended work hours, sometimes
exceeding 12 hours a day, and receive only 60% of the salaries earned by
their male counterparts. This policy forces them into a precarious state
of subsistence, compelling them to accept short-term and part-time
positions with the longest working hours. The comparison with countries
like the United States underscores the difference in the financial
remuneration for nurses. Data shows that nurses in Iran are not
adequately compensated for their work. For example, while a nurse in the
U.S. may receive four thousand dollars for seven hours of work, Iranian
nurses shockingly only earn around 120 dollars for 10 to 12 hours of
work, sometimes even extending to 20 hours a day. A statement from the
spokesperson of the teachers’ union displays another type of existing
economic disparity. The average salary ceiling for teachers currently
ranges between 7 and 9 million tomans but the poverty line is estimated
to be above 20 million tomans. Among other hardships for women include
the absence of safety measures in the workplace. Massoud Heydari, the
CEO of ILNA state news agency, candidly acknowledges that the working
conditions for Iranian workers deviate significantly from international
standards, lacking essential safety measures and necessary equipment.
Particularly in service fields, where women are predominantly employed,
the risk of accidents is heightened. Tragic incidents, such as fires in
workshops or accidents involving fabric-cutting machines, result in
severe injuries, including the loss of limbs or, at times, fatalities. A
disturbing trend emerges where some employers, seemingly aware of the
hazardous conditions, seek guarantees from workers. This unethical
practice absolves the employer of responsibility in the event of
accidents, placing an undue burden on the workers who are often left to
cope with the physical and emotional aftermath without proper support.
A former member of the Labor Dispute Resolution Council, also shed light
on a distressing aspect of the legal landscape affecting women workers.
In the unfortunate event of an accident, many women find themselves in a
precarious situation, unable to be legally pursued due to their lack of
insurance coverage. Women heads of households also face many hardships.
Due to factors such as reduced job security, lower average income, and
heightened economic insecurity among women under the rule of the
mullahs, the brunt of inflation in recent years has been
disproportionately borne by female heads of households. In a report on
the repercussions of the <inflationary wave on women heads of
households,> the state news agency Rokna highlights that, under the
current circumstances, a staggering 40 percent of women heads of
households in Iran, equivalent to one million and 700 thousand people,
find themselves below the poverty line. This stark statistic underscores
the severe economic challenges faced by a significant portion of
female-headed families in the country.
It can be concluded that women are the most exploited under this system
and unfair conditions.
However, the dismal world of poverty for women in Iran delves much
deeper. It has led women and girls into child labor, forced marriages,
child marriages, and the trafficking of women. Young girls are compelled
to abandon their education and engage in work from an early age. In
order to be able to make ends meet for a very short period, some even
resort to selling their body parts or hair. Another appalling tragedy
resulting from poverty is the prevalence of the phenomenon of selling
newborns and babies. A children right’s advocate shared a harrowing
story that occurred in Iran of an addicted man who forced his wife into
pregnancy three times, subsequently selling the newborns to individuals
that were complete strangers to the woman. Shockingly, when the same
woman sought to prevent further pregnancies and visited the hospital,
she was told that she required her husband's permission.
Child labor, sleeping on the streets, and the selling of kidneys and
other body parts
Women sometimes even pre-sell their babies. These practices that the
regime is known to have a part in are not only unethical but also
illegal and a grave violation of human rights. Tragic phenomenon of
child labor, sleeping on the streets, and the selling of kidneys and
other body parts
The exploitation and engagement of underprivileged women and children in
garbage collection is a distressing manifestation of social and economic
challenges. In Tehran alone, there is said to be around 4,500 child
laborers working in the sector of garbage collection. Due to poverty,
many children across Iran are forced to drop out of school in order to
work under inhumane and unsanitary conditions. The impoverishment has
left no option but for homeless people and even children and women to
sleep in cardboard boxes on the streets, in graves, under bridges, and
in buses.
Ahmad Alavi, a member of the Cultural and Social Commission of Tehran
City Council, highlighted a <new phenomenon> where <non-addicted people>
are found sleeping in BRT buses on overnight routes. According to Tehran
Municipality officials, these individuals <have a legitimate appearance
and are not drug addicts; they are even employed.> These individuals,
unable to afford house rent or guest house expenses, resort to <choosing
the bus to sleep> because it provides a <safe and warm> option during
cold nights. People selling their organs for a small income is yet
another terrible and shocking phenomenon that has been going on for
years in Iran. These people turn to this option out of poverty and to be
able to survive a little longer. The report from Jahan-e Sanat newspaper
on 12 April 2023 highlights the distressing increase in cases of
individuals resorting to selling body parts, such as kidneys, liver,
bone marrow, eye cornea, and more. The mention of a known kidney market
in Tehran, which has expanded to include the sale of other body parts,
indicates the severity of the economic struggles experienced by people
in the country. Suicide has increased and has become all the more
common. Only in the last eighteen days of August 2023, at least 13
suicides of teenagers under the age of 18 were recorded in Kurdistan
province alone. Two 12-year-old girls from Diwandarreh and Sardasht were
among them.
Four decades of government mismanagement and the mullahs' fear for
another uprising
When the Iranian people peacefully attempt to voice their opinion
against the intolerable conditions that the regime has forced them into,
they are quickly met with violence. The regime answers their demands
with beatings, expulsion, harassment, torture, and/or arrest.
Retirees, teachers, nurses, and people from different walks of life in
Iran have been persistently active in organizing protests in many
provinces across the country. Despite the heavy suppression, the fact
that they are willing to protest given the circumstances underscores the
gravity of their grievances. The cry for their rights, echoing the
concerns of millions of workers, the poor, and retired individuals,
highlights a broader sentiment regarding economic challenges and
dissatisfaction with the current system. This pamphlet examines only the
tip of the iceberg. Over four decades of government corruption and
mismanagement has caused widespread poverty and complete misery for the
Iranian population. And as for women, on one hand it is the
discrimination, gender gap, excessive working hours, inadequate and
unequal wages, unfair working conditions, and lack of safety measures
they must deal with. On the other hand, it is the selling of their own
body parts and organs or selling their own children out of destitution.
Unquestionably, these conditions are not limited to only women, as there
are millions grappling with poverty in Iran and living in absolute
inhumane and intolerable circumstances. Eradicating poverty was one of
the hollow promises of the current president, Ebrahim Raisi.
Information, data, and statistics have proven that the situation has in
fact worsened, and the country today is facing a severe economic crisis.
In today's Iran, an increasing number of parliament members and regime
officials have admitted to the alarming economic situation and how it
can lead to an eruption of anti-government protests. For example,
Mohammad Bagheri Banaei, a member of the Parliament's Economic
Commission, has candidly expressed his apprehension, implying a fear of
the potential eruption of public anger. Banaei issued a cautionary
warning, pointing out that the escalation of the poverty line and the
growing population submerged below it in Iran <may lead to social and
political problems in the not too distant future.>
The state-run Jomhouri Newspaper also emphasized, <People are fatigued
by mere slogans and yearn for tangible actions. It is essential to
recognize that people's patience has limits. Beware of the day when a
hungry populace rises against you.> The paper goes on to say, <People
refuse to accept a scenario where in a nation blessed with abundant
wealth and resources, a select few prosper while millions of families
endure the burden of poverty.> Iran has witnessed a number of widespread
nationwide uprisings in previous years in support of freedom and against
the worsening economic conditions. The last major uprising erupted in
September 2022 and continued for six months. The Iranian people are well
aware that while this dictatorship is in power, misery and suffering
will consist. After more than 40 years of the figurative hell that the
mullahs' have created along with brute repression against anyone voicing
dissent, the brave people of Iran are determined to overcome the wall of
repression in order to establish freedom, justice, human rights, and
gender equality.>>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2024/03/10/report-to-csw68/
Women's
Liberation Front 2019/cryfreedom.net 2024
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