European Parliament Honors Iranian Struggle with Sakharov Prize to Mahsa Amini’s Family

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In a landmark decision, the European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the family of Mahsa (Jina) Amini on behalf of the Iranian people.
In a landmark decision, the European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the family of Mahsa (Jina) Amini on behalf of the Iranian people.

In a landmark decision, the European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the family of Mahsa (Jina) Amini on behalf of the Iranian people.

 

This prestigious award, named after the Soviet physicist and human rights advocate Andrei Sakharov, is the highest honor the European Parliament bestows for outstanding contributions to human rights and freedoms.

Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish woman, tragically lost her life due to the brutal actions of Iran’s morality police. Her death ignited a wave of national protests, with citizens demanding the end of the clerical dictatorship that has long oppressed them.

Despite the Iranian government’s efforts to suppress the uprising and claim victory over the protests in 2022, the call for regime change continues to echo across the nation. Amini’s family, representing the unwavering spirit of the Iranian people, accepted the Sakharov Prize at a ceremony in Strasbourg, France, marking a significant moment of international recognition.

 

 

Roberta Metsola, the President of the EU Parliament, opened the ceremony with poignant words. She stated that the Sakharov Prize was awarded not only to Jina Masha Amini but also to the brave Iranian women, men, and youth who persist in their struggle for rights and change against increasing adversity.

Metsola’s speech highlighted the extraordinary resilience of Iranian women in their fight for justice and human rights. She assured that their voices cannot be silenced, and although they were not present at the ceremony, their spirit and cause resonated strongly.

“The European Parliament hears and supports you. You are not alone,” Metsola affirmed, echoing a message of solidarity and support to the Iranian people.

In a distressing turn of events, as Amini’s family was traveling to France to accept the 2023 Sakharov Prize, they were detained by Iranian authorities at Tehran airport. Their passports were confiscated, and they now face a travel ban, highlighting the ongoing repression in Iran.

The awarding of the Sakharov Prize to Amini’s family is being celebrated globally as a powerful gesture of support for the Iranian people’s quest for freedom and democracy.

 

It shines as a beacon of hope amidst the darkness of repression and underscores the international community’s solidarity with their aspirations for a better future.
It shines as a beacon of hope amidst the darkness of repression and underscores the international community’s solidarity with their aspirations for a better future.

 

The Sakharov Prize, in honoring Amini’s family, stands as a symbol of the relentless courage and resilience of the Iranian people. It serves as a reminder that the fight for freedom and justice transcends all barriers and that the voices of the oppressed will forever echo in the quest for human dignity and rights.

 

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