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Welcome to cryfreedom.net, formerly known as Womens Liberation Front.  A website that hopes to draw and keeps your attention for  babout the 21th. century feminist revolution as well especially the Zan, Zendegi, Azadi uprising in Iran and the and the uprisings of our sisters in other parts of the Middle-east. This online magazine that started December 2019 is published every week. Thank you for your time and interest.
Gino d'Artali
indept investigative journalist
radical feminist and women's rights activist 
 


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JINA MAHSA AMINI
The face of Iran's protests. Her life, her dreams and her death.

In memory of Jina 'Mahsa' Amini, the cornerstone of the 'Zan. Zendegi. Azadi revolution.
16 February 2023 | By Gino d'Artali

And also
Read all about the assasination of the 22 year young Jina Mahsa Amini (Kurdistan-Iran) and the start of the Zan, Zendegi, Azadi (Women, life, freedom) revolution in Iran  2022
and the latest news about the 'Women Live Freedom' Revolution per month in
2024: June wk2 part2 -- June wk2 -- June wk1 part2 -- June wk1 -- May wk5 part2 --  overview per month
 
and 2023: Dec wk 5 part 2 -- Dec wk 5 -- Dec week 4-3 -- Dec wk3 -- Dec 17 - 10 -- Dec week 2 and 1 -- click here for a menu overview November - Januari 2023


Tribute to KIAN PIRFALA, 9 years old and victim of the Islamic Republic's savagery 10 years ago. Update December 23, 2023

Editorial by G. d'A.: Dear reader, as a webmaster also I constantly have to guard the read-ability of the 'Cryfreedom'-outlet and sometimes decisions need to be made to have it be for your convenience and moreso in total support of the women-led revolt in Iran which inevitably will be a grand Victory. Still, choices must be made always and so I've decided to, for now, embed all the actual news about the 'NO-hijab; 'Biological terror attscks against schoolgirls'; 'Iranian journalists under siege'; 'Blinding as a weapon' and 'The hanging spree' as part of the 'Actual news' updates of the Iran 'Woman, Life, Freedom' section. But, if need be and urgent attention and action is needed concerning the above mentioned topics it will get an extra emphasized place as part of the actual news page-layout. Thank you for being a reader and for your support of the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' revolution.
Click here for the previously tabled topics

CLICK HERE ON HOW TO READ ALL ON THIS PAGE 

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 June 14, 2024) z



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. 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

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
 

 

 

 

 



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

 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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"



 

May 27, 2024
Zhina Modarres Gorji, Kurdish Women's Sentenced to 21 Years
 

 

 

April 30, 2024
Atena Farghadani - Target on her back

 
Click here for more stories of Heroines of Iran 

April 20, 2024
Suma Pour-Mohammadi sentenced to 11 years in prison


  
February 22, 2024 - RED ALERT
Leaked Documents Give Glimpse of Repression in Iran
 

Please do read the following articles with mostly very 'Inspiring Stories' - click on the underlined topics -
Updates
June 11, 2024: Journalist Hassan Shanbehzadeh others imprisoned ahead of presidential election

and
Recognizing Women's Organizations and Supporting Voluntary Efforts

and
Crackdown Intensifies as Irans Sham Presidential Election Nears

June 7, 2024: Educational Rights for Iranian Women and Girls

and more:
May 25, 2024: The right to freedom
and 
Click here for previous inspiring stories and  articles incl. Red Alerts

'The mullahs' regime / OHCHR* gallows' dance'

Update on this page:
June 5 - May 23, 2024: It |Iran| puts people to death in order to terrorize the population into silence.
and other stories 
May 29 - 23, 2024
Iran Accounts for 74% of Global Executions in 2023: Amnesty
and more
May 21 - 16, 2024
raisi is dead but will pay for his heinous crimes
and other stories

 
*OHCHR - UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Click here for earlier reports

June 12 - 11, 2024
<<Journalist Mahta Sadri released on bail...
and <<Hamideh Zeraei released on bail from Lakan prison...
and <<Political Prisoner Nejat Anvar Hamidi Deprived of Medical Treatment...
and <<Imprisoned Iranian Journalist Suffers Miscarriage After Court Session...
and <<Sunni Imam Detained in Iran Without Warrant...
and <<Kurdish student Summayeh Shafiei attempted Suicide, due to Pressure and Threats from University Authorities...
and <<Iranian artist sentenced to 6 years in prison...
and <<Crackdown on Dissent Intensifies Ahead of Presidential Polls in Iran...
and <<Iran Commutes Sunni Cleric's Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment...
and <<Iranian Protester Takes Own Life Amid Security Forces Pressure
and more news but most with a 'give way or go away' yell!

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.



Educational Rights for Iranian Women and Girls
NCRI - Womens committee - 7 June 2024 - in Artcles, in Women's News
<<Educational Rights for Iranian Women and Girls
A glance at Article 5 of the National Council of Resistance of Iran's Plan for Women's Rights and Freedoms
Article 5 of the National Council of Resistance of Iran’s Plan for Women's Rights and Freedoms underscores the unhindered access to educational, sports, and artistic facilities for women and girls, as well as their unrestricted participation in competitions and activities. This provision raises a crucial question: Why is such a fundamental right, which is taken for granted in many parts of the world, a matter of debate in Iran? Despite the absence of explicit legal barriers to women's education, the patriarchal regime in Iran imposes severe restrictions, rooted in its inherent misogyny. The stark reality is that opportunities for education, sports, and the arts are scarce due to the systematic plundering of the nation's wealth, affecting all citizens, but disproportionately impacting girls.
Early Marriage and Education Disruption
The regime's civil law (Article 1401) sets the legal marriage age for girls at just 13, leading to premature school dropouts, domestic responsibilities, and early motherhood. Economic hardships and remote school locations further exacerbate the issue, making girls' education the primary casualty of poverty.
Systemic Inequality and Obstacles
The regime's bias against female education manifests in injustices during national exams and university admissions. Even after achieving higher education, women face numerous hurdles, effectively barring them from progressing in their careers.
Alarming Statistics Highlight Educational Disparity
Experts link the rising dropout rates among girls to escalating poverty levels. Demographer Shahla Kazemipour revealed a staggering 30% high school dropout rate among girls. The Ministry of Education reported 621,000 high school dropouts last year, while on March 16, 2024, the ROKNA news agency noted 466,995 unemployed female graduates in fall 2023. Additionally, 50% of girls in border regions lack access to education, as stated by the regime's Deputy Minister of Education for the elementary level.
Confronting Extra-Legal Theories Regarding Girls' Education
The Iranian regime, led by the mullahs, exploits legal gaps to suppress women's education and infringe upon their basic social rights. High-ranking clerics issue misogynistic fatwas that perpetuate gender inequality. Let's delve into some of these challenges:
Jafar Sobhani's Controversial Stance (May 2014): Jafar Sobhani, a member of the Council of Government Experts, controversially argued that not all girls should pursue university education. He claimed that focusing on family responsibilities-such as caring for children and a husband-was a more valuable service for women. This viewpoint perpetuates traditional gender roles and undermines educational opportunities.
Ahmad Jannati's Surprising Concern (December 2008): Ahmad Jannati, head of the Guardian Council expressed surprise at the impact of women's education on marriage proposals. He highlighted that women often inquire their suitors about their educational background. This reveals the deep-rooted biases surrounding women's education and its perceived implications.
Educational Rights for Iranian Women and Girls
Marginalization of Women in Sports
While official laws in Iran do not explicitly oppose women's participation in sports, practical obstacles persist due to mandatory hijab rules and gender segregation. Here are some notable instances:
Champion Sara Khadem al-Sharia's Struggle: Female athletes face challenges when it comes to mandatory hijab. Sara-sadat Khadem-o Shari'eh (Sara Khadem), a chess champion, chose to leave her sport rather than compromise her principles by wearing the hijab during competitions.
Media Censorship and Gender Bias: State television often avoids broadcasting women's sports competitions, perpetuating gender discrimination. International events featuring female athletes-such as soccer and futsal-are rarely shown. This censorship reinforces the notion that women's achievements are less significant.
Stadium Ban for Women: Iranian women and girls are barred from attending soccer matches in stadiums. Recently, the Iran Soccer League Organization prohibited women from watching the match between Aluminum and Persepolis teams in Markazi Province. This restriction denies them the right to enjoy sports events firsthand.
Suppression of Women in Art and Music
The regime's extra-legal restrictions extend to the realms of art, music, and singing. Here are two illustrative examples:
Ali Khamenei's Fatwa Against Women Singing (2020): Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reiterated the prohibition on women singing. His fatwa discourages listening to female singers, reinforcing gender-based limitations. This stifles artistic expression and perpetuates discrimination. (The state-run Tasnim news agency, July 14, 2020)
Persecution of Artists:
Glaris Music Group: Security forces summoned and arrested two singers from the Glaris music group in Kermanshah. Their <crime> was participating in a promotional video for a furniture store. This incident highlights the regime’s intolerance toward artistic freedom. (The state-run Khabaronline.ir, January 17, 2021)
Ashqin Emami: A writer and singer of Azerbaijani music, Ashqin Emami faced an attack by security forces on May 4, 2024. Her house was searched, and her personal belongings were confiscated. Such actions suppress creativity and silence dissenting voices.>>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2024/06/07/educational-rights-f/
 
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