Sydney, if you don’t know what’s happening in Iran at the moment, then you probably should.
Over the last eight weeks, Iran has seen a series of immense people-led protests against the Islamic Republic of Iran. A huge number of the nation’s women, girls, young people and free thinkers have risen up against the government in response to the brutal death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was allegedly killed in custody by Iran’s morality police for failing to cover her hair properly.
In the last month, it was been revealed that 272 out of 290 Iranian politicians called for the judiciary to apply the death penalty to protestors who rise up against the government, with this being particularly alarming given the fact that at least 14,000 people have been arrested for protesting over the last eight weeks – with countless others having been brutally killed, tortured and abused simply for speaking out.
In Iran right now, thousands of people are continuing to strike and take to the streets, with every day bringing news of more people being arrested, killed and suddenly dissapearing for daring to speak out.
If you live in Sydney, there are recurring protests every Saturday that you can attend to show your support. On Saturday, December 10, a particularly big protest will be going down at Belmore Park at 3pm. The protest will be all about calling for global solidarity for the citizens of Iran who face death, torture and continued persecution under this regime.
You can stay updated on this Sydney protest for Iran on the Solidarity for Iran’s Instagram page.
In the meantime, all we can do is work together for a better future – and continue chanting the catch cry of this movement until it is finally heard.
Zan, Zendagi, Azadi.
Woman. Life. Freedom.