Regina people are taking action to support the women’s rights protests that are taking place in Iran.
On Saturday, more than 100 locals gathered in front of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building to demonstrate in support of justice, women’s rights, and human rights in Iran.
An Iranian student who has been studying in Canada for the past 18 months said, “Our brothers and sisters back home are fighting wholeheartedly with bare hands against the Islamic dictatorship.”
“This is the only thing we can do as an outside country because we do have the privilege to speak with our voices and talk on their behalf and ask people who have the power to tell the world what is happening in Iran. ”
Since the beginning of this month, Iranians have been actively protesting the Islamic government. During this time, the government has jailed protesters, shut down the internet across the nation, and killed hundreds of individuals, some of whom were as young as 15 years old.
When discussing the influence the regime wields not just in Iran but also outside the nation, Souri remarked, “I can put my family in risk because we have attended a protest.” Every morning when we wake up, we are under pressure, restrained, and stressed.
This weekend, Souri experienced intense wrath toward the authorities, but she also experienced great pride.
“I feel not helpless anymore,” she said.
We all share the same feeling of having a mountain behind us. Our voices will lead to change.
It’s difficult for Canadians to truly comprehend the level of control the dictatorship has over the Iranian people, according to Iranian woman Zahra Mansoureh Darzi, who has lived in Canada for 31 years. However, protests like today’s start to gradually enlighten people.
You don’t have that flexibility, according to Darzi, if you wish to take your dog outside.
“If I want to sing or dance, that is not allowed under the Islamic system.” We find this place to be full of minor things that defy belief.
In 1998, when Darzi was just two months pregnant, her husband was put to death for speaking out against the regime’s practise of enlisting 15-year-olds in the military. She has been thinking about it constantly during the demonstration.
“All he wanted was justice and freedom. They murdered him because they feared the truth would eventually out.
I’m not even sure how to convey how I’m feeling right now.
The final sentiment about what must be done was the same for Darzi and Souri.
Souri declared that revolution was the only viable option.
Iranian women’s rights protests at the Saskatchewan legislature
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