WomeN in IraN Killed

Iran's Religious Fundamentalism Allegedly Victimizes Women

(CNSNews.com) - Demanding freedom for women and political prisoners, protesters in Iran gathered Wednesday to celebrate International Women's Day, only to be beaten by police. According to one of the organizers in Tehran -- Mehri Amiri of the Society for Defense of Women's Rights in Iran -- about 2,000 protesters gathered in Laleh Park, but were immediately attacked.

"On this day, in different countries of the world, they give presents to women, congratulate them and commemorate this day of national celebration. They heed women for their increasing activities and steadfastness," said a statement from the Women's Rights Association of Iran.

"Contrary to this point of view of the civilized world, sits our imprisoned country."

"International Women's Day was first commemorated in 1911. It is promoted by the United Nations to "celebrate economic, social, cultural and political achievements for women."

We have reached a level where women on the streets are being killed," Amiri said.
She argued that other countries should isolate Iran because the money the Iranian government earns from petroleum is spent on weapons. "What we are asking from the world is to stop appeasing the Iranian government. The government must completely go away and the regime must be changed."


This is a people and a leader led by irrational hysteria. Appeasement would in part rely on informed reason, which they are clearly incapable of. This is not merely about political squabbling,- it is about looking hard into the dark places of a "culture" which murders its innocent women in cold blood in the streets.


This post is dedicated to my friend Iran Watch who is "watching Iran" and keeping us informed daily with indepth and insightful posts.