In a message to the people of Iran on the eve of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, Nika Shakeri's mother described the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests as a 'rebellion' against 'decayed minds' and stated that 'our children' want a world 'beautiful and full of joy.' In her message, published on her Instagram page on Tuesday, August 1, she expressed that 'for years, superstitious people have used great religious figures only to mourn and bring tears to people's eyes,' adding that 'we have heard less about justice, courage, anti-oppression, and joy from the pulpit.' This grieving mother stated that 'our children have rebelled against these decayed minds' and 'demand a beautiful and joyful world,' emphasizing that 'we should not let our grief and pain end merely in sighs and laments.' Nasrin Shakeri stressed that 'constant lamentation makes us weak and sick individuals who can do nothing.' Reminding everyone of the approaching 'anniversary of this liberation movement,' she urged all to 'turn our grief and pain into a hopeful motivation for building a prosperous and free Iran.' She pointed out the necessity of focusing on 'joy and business,' warning that otherwise, 'day by day we will become weaker, and those whose hands drip with our children's blood will become fatter.' Nasrin Shakeri insisted that 'those of us whose children have died in this struggle must defend the right to life and the civil and occupational freedoms of others more than anyone else and should not be satisfied with the harm to the lives and dignity of any compatriot in this path.' She requested that people ignore 'random quotes' about Nika Shakeri, stating that 'demons mix a little truth with hundreds of lies to cover the whole truth and deliver it to the people.' Following the death of 16-year-old Nika Shakeri during the suppression of nationwide protests in Tehran, Islamic Republic officials attributed her death to 'falling from a building' and 'suicide,' a narrative that the Shakeri family has always rejected. After her daughter's death during the nationwide protests, Nasrin Shakeri told Voice of America that she thought 'since Nika is a child' and 'has no prior record,' they would release her upon taking a commitment, but after nine days, she faced her lifeless body. Nasrin Shakeri said, 'I have shouted my victimhood. My child shouted her victimhood and was killed. I have not been killed yet, but I have shouted my victimhood as much as I could.'
Nasrin Shakeri: Let Us Turn Our Pain into Motivation for a Prosperous and Free Iran
Nasrin Shakeri, mother of Nika Shakeri, calls for transforming grief into motivation for a free Iran as she reflects on the protests following her daughter's death. She criticizes the regime's narrative surrounding her daughter's death and emphasizes the need for justice and joy in the face of oppression. Her message resonates with the ongoing struggle for rights and freedoms in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Nasrin Shakeri delivered a poignant message urging Iranians to transform their grief over her daughter's death into motivation for a free Iran, criticizing the regime's narrative surrounding her death. She emphasized the need for joy and activism in the face of oppression.
- Nika Shakeri died during protests in Tehran, with her family rejecting the official narrative of her death.
- Nasrin Shakeri's message coincides with the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, highlighting ongoing protests for women's rights.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement emerged in response to systemic oppression and violence against women in Iran, particularly following high-profile cases like Mahsa Amini's death.
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