A vigil in honor of Ms. Zahra Kazemi, the brave Iranian/Canadian journalist who was mercilessly tortured and murdered by the Iranian regime. Once again, the Islamic regime of Iran has proven that there is no room for human rights, freedom, and democracy in Iran as long as this dictatorial regime remains in power. We invite all freedom-loving people to join us on this occasion to remember Ms. Kazemi and thousands of other journalists and freedom-loving activists who have suffered at the hands of the Islamic regime of Iran for the past 24 years. Place: Parliament Hills, Ottawa. Time: We will meet at 12:30 in front of the Parliament Hills and from there will march towards the Iranian embassy. Date: July 19, 2003. Organizers: Gorouhe Rahe Ayande (Road to Future). For further info please contact us at (613) 277-5349. Sincerely, Sayeh Hassan.
A Vigil in Honor of Ms. Zahra Kazemi - July 19, 2003
A vigil is being held in Ottawa on July 19, 2003, to honor Zahra Kazemi, an Iranian/Canadian journalist tortured and murdered by the Iranian regime. The event aims to raise awareness about human rights abuses in Iran and to commemorate other victims of the regime. This gathering highlights ongoing concerns regarding freedom and democracy in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A vigil was held in Ottawa to honor Zahra Kazemi, who was tortured and killed by the Iranian regime. The event aimed to raise awareness about human rights abuses in Iran and remember other victims of the regime.
- The vigil took place on July 19, 2003.
- Participants marched from Parliament Hills to the Iranian embassy.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Zahra Kazemi was a journalist who faced severe repression in Iran, and her death sparked international outrage over human rights abuses in the country.
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