International Women’s Day Event Highlights the Plight of Iranian Women

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In a powerful address at an event commemorating International Women’s Day, Linda Chavez, Chair of the Center for Equal Opportunity and former Director of the White House Office of Public Liaison, urged for significant action to end the oppression faced by women in Iran.
In a powerful address at an event commemorating International Women’s Day, Linda Chavez, Chair of the Center for Equal Opportunity and former Director of the White House Office of Public Liaison, urged for significant action to end the oppression faced by women in Iran.

 

In a powerful address at an event commemorating International Women’s Day, Linda Chavez, Chair of the Center for Equal Opportunity and former Director of the White House Office of Public Liaison, urged for significant action to end the oppression faced by women in Iran.

Chavez, a long-time advocate for equality and freedom, pointed to the leadership of Iranian opposition President-elect Maryam Rajavi of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), as a beacon of hope against the systemic discrimination that threatens women’s lives in Iran.

Chavez’s speech was not just a tribute to the struggles and resilience of Iranian women; it was a clarion call for regime change in Iran, challenging the international community to recognize the urgency of the situation. “The plight of women in Iran is not just about restricted freedoms; it’s about their very survival,” Chavez emphasized, highlighting the extreme measures Tehran employs to suppress dissent, especially from women.

The event also showcased the significant role women have played in the resistance against the Iranian regime, with Chavez honoring the tens of thousands of women who have sacrificed their lives for freedom. “These women are not just numbers; they are a testament to the courage and strength of those fighting for a better Iran,” she stated.

 

 

In her comprehensive address, Chavez refuted claims that Iran is not ready for a regime change, citing the organized opposition represented by the NCRI and the People’s Mojahedin of Iran (PMOI/MEK) as evidence of a formidable challenge to the current regime. “The question is not if regime change is needed but how and when,” she asserted, dismissing Tehran’s propaganda aimed at discrediting the Iranian Resistance.

Reflecting on the broader implications of the Iranian regime’s actions, Chavez connected the dots between Iran’s domestic oppression and its destabilizing activities abroad, including its support for conflicts in regions such as Ukraine. “Iran’s regime does not just oppress its people; it poses a significant threat to global peace and stability,” she noted, calling for international solidarity in support of regime change.

The event, attended by prominent figures from various fields, highlighted the intersection of women’s rights and global politics. Chavez concluded her speech with a plea for greater international support for the NCRI, urging global leaders to invite Rajavi to share her vision for a free Iran directly. “The fight for women’s rights in Iran is a fight for human rights everywhere,” Chavez remarked, stressing the need for a global response to the crisis in Iran.

 

 

As the world marked International Women’s Day, Chavez’s address in Paris served as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and freedom in Iran, calling on the international community to stand in solidarity with Iranian women and the broader resistance movement aiming for transformative change.

 

MEK Iran (follow us on Twitter and Facebook), Maryam Rajavi’s on her site, Twitter & Facebook, NCRI  (Twitter & Facebook), and People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran – MEK IRAN – YouTu

 

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