Iranian-Americans residing in the city of Syracuse including professionals, students, retirees, and families are hosting a protest on Saturday, Oct 1st and rally to bring together people of all ages, races and religions to speak out in defense of the people of Iran, particularly its brave women, who are actively protesting against their brutal regime and seeking to replace that regime with one that respects democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
The protests, which are led by thousands of brave women, began in response to the murder of Mahsa “Gina” Amini, a Kurdish-Iranian woman who had been detained by the “morality police” for failing to adhere to strict hijab requirements (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Mahsa_Amini).
The protests that ensued have demanded an end to the deeply misogynistic political and legal system that Iran’s dictatorship has imposed for more than four decades. The protesters have now expanded their demands to include a change in regime, replacing the theocracy with a pluralistic democracy.
As Iran’s regime shuts off the internet in the country and kills protesters indiscriminately, the people of Iran have repeatedly asked that the international community be their voice and amplify their demands. This event is intended to loudly echo their voice.
We hope you will join us, join voices, and show the Iranian people that they are not alone; that we hear them, and we support them.
Be our voice!
Saturday, October 1st, 2022
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Columbus Circle, Syracuse, NY
