Organized by supporters of the Iranian Resistance and freedom-loving Iranians worldwide, these events underscored solidarity with Iran’s ongoing fight for democracy and justice.
U.S. Rallies Call for Policy Shifts
In Washington, D.C., Iranian Americans gathered outside the White House, urging the U.S. government to support the Iranian people’s push for democratic regime change. Demonstrators in Los Angeles and San Francisco echoed these calls, honoring the 2019 uprising’s victims with photo exhibitions highlighting the regime’s human rights abuses. UC Berkeley hosted an exhibition commemorating the martyrs, reflecting the community’s dedication to justice and freedom.
Iranaian American's message outside @WhiteHouse today is clear: massacre of protesters in Iran then and now is directly related to ongoing policy of appeasement towards the terrorist regiem in Tehran. We call for a US policy that is inline with US congress recommendations,… pic.twitter.com/VV7XWAv3Fg
— OIAC: Organization of Iranian American Communities (@OrgIAC) November 16, 2024
Canada and Europe Join in Solidarity
In Toronto, freedom-loving Iranians rallied on November 14, emphasizing the need for international accountability for the regime’s crimes. Across Europe, cities like Brussels, Amsterdam, Geneva, and Paris hosted exhibitions and demonstrations. Protesters denounced the Iranian regime’s atrocities while celebrating the resilience of its people. Sweden saw widespread commemorations, with events in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö amplifying calls for global support for Iran’s youth and their sacrifices.
🇨🇦Toronto-Nov 14, 2024: Freedom loving Iranians, MEK & NCRI Supporters Rally to Honour 1,500 protesters murdered by #Iran regime’s repressive forces during the Nov 2019 uprisings, calling for firm #Iran policy. #IranProtests #FreeIran #BloodyNovember #NoImpunity4Mullahs pic.twitter.com/U7SDXUduwm
— Iran Democratic Association (IDA) Canada 🇨🇦 (@IDA_Canada) November 17, 2024
Germany’s vibrant protests included rallies in Cologne, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and Munich, while Denmark’s Copenhagen and Aarhus highlighted the uprising’s enduring legacy. In Vienna, Austria, and Lugano, Switzerland, participants commemorated the victims, reiterating demands for justice. London’s demonstrations called for blacklisting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and intensifying international pressure on the regime.
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2-#Paris, #France—November 16, 2024: #MEK supporters held a rally honoring the November 2019 uprising and denouncing the crimes of the Iranian regime.#FreeIran #IranProtests #IranRevolution #BlacklistIRGC #No2ShahNo2Mullahs pic.twitter.com/lwmbAYbraE— Iran Freedom (@4FreedominIran) November 17, 2024
A Global Movement for Change
The events also reflected the courage of Resistance Units within Iran, who marked the anniversary with acts of defiance, such as graffiti campaigns. These actions, often carried out under immense personal risk, demonstrated the Iranian people’s unwavering determination to challenge the regime’s grip.
Today’s demands from the int. community at the demonstration of #NCRI supporters in #Amsterdam:
1️⃣ Close the embassies of the Islamic Republic regime, end their platform for oppression.
2️⃣ #BlackListIRGC, the tool of repression and terror in and outside #Iran@DilanYesilgoz pic.twitter.com/0lDPh7hDzW— Jong Iraans Nederland (@JongIraansNL) November 16, 2024
The international rallies amplified a unified message: the memory of the November 2019 uprising remains a rallying point in the global fight for a free and democratic Iran. Participants urged meaningful global action to hold the regime accountable and support the Iranian people’s aspirations for freedom, justice, and democratic governance.
