UK must use its voice in the UN to support Iranian people’s democratic aspirations and the struggle of women for freedom
On the eve of International Women’s Day, cross-party members from both Houses of Parliament attended a conference titled “Iran Uprising: Women the Leading Force for Change” on Tuesday, 27 February 2018.
Prominent British women’s rights activists, academics and representatives of different Anglo-Iranian Associations joined mPs.
Prominent British women’s rights activists, academics and representatives of different Anglo-Iranian Associations joined mPs.
Panellists called on the Government to work with allies at the UN and the EU to put pressure on the Iranian regime, including punitive measures, to immediately release all political prisoners, in particular female activists, Maryam Akbari Monfared, Atena Daemi and Golrokh Ebrahimi Iraee and thousands of protesters who have been detained since nationwide protests began on 28 December.
Speakers also criticised the participation of Iran’s justice minister, Ali-reza Avaee, at the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva today. He is one of the perpetrators of the 1988 massacre in Iran and sanctioned by the EU and UK since 2011 for serious human rights violations.
In her opening remarks, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, said, “Our purpose this morning is to come together to express our solidarity and support for the brave women of Iran who are challenging the oppressive theocratic regime in their country.”
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