On the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death while in the custody of the morality police, Iranians in many cities around the world once again revived her name and chanted the slogan 'Women, Life, Freedom.' In Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, Iranian protesters gathered on Saturday to commemorate Mahsa Amini, chanting 'The Revolutionary Guards are terrorists' and 'Democracy for Iran,' while singing the song 'Baraye' by Shervin Hajipour. In Paris, France, Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced that a park in the capital has now been named after Amini. She called Mahsa Amini a hero of resistance in Iran and stated that Paris 'honors Mahsa and her struggle, as well as the women fighting for their freedom in Iran and elsewhere.' Demonstrators in Paris carried images of Mahsa Amini. In Milan, Italy, a protest was held on the same day, with participants singing 'Baraye' by Shervin Hajipour. In Brussels, Belgium, thousands of protesters marched, holding images of Mahsa Amini and others who died in protests, calling for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic and the establishment of a democratic republic. Organizers stated they also demanded a unified EU policy to hold Iran's religious rulers accountable. In London, UK, hundreds gathered in the city center, holding images of Mahsa Amini and chanting 'Women, Life, Freedom.' Activist Maryam Namazie stated, 'Mahsa Jina Amini and many others cannot have died in vain.' Similar protests occurred in Italy, Germany, and France. In Berlin, protesters gathered, chanting against the Islamic Republic and calling for the severing of diplomatic ties with the regime, as well as listing the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. Narges Eskandari-Gronberg, the Iranian-German mayor of Frankfurt, emphasized that Europe should cut all dealings with the Islamic Republic. In Toronto, Canada, a significant demonstration echoed the slogan 'Women, Life, Freedom,' with Hamed Ismailion calling for the Revolutionary Guards to be declared a terrorist organization. Protests were also held in Montreal and Edmonton, Canada, commemorating Mahsa Amini with images and flags of Iran.
The Echo of the Slogan 'Women, Life, Freedom' in Cities Around the World on the Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death
On the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, Iranians worldwide protested, chanting 'Women, Life, Freedom' and calling for democratic change in Iran. Major gatherings occurred in cities like Sydney, Paris, London, and Toronto, highlighting ongoing global support for Iranian women's rights. This event underscores the continued struggle against the Iranian regime and the demand for accountability.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, global protests were held in cities worldwide, demanding democratic change in Iran and honoring her legacy.
- Protests occurred in major cities like Sydney, Paris, London, and Toronto.
- Demonstrators called for the Iranian regime's accountability and democratic reforms.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Mahsa Amini's death in 2022 while in custody of Iran's morality police sparked widespread protests against the regime's oppressive policies.
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