V-Day Supports the Voices of Iranian Women
06/29/2009
Since the Iranian election results were announced and the pro-democracy demonstrations began, women have been making their voices heard at the forefront of the battle. V-Day supports these brave women as they daily risk their lives for equality and peace. We encourage V-Day activists everywhere to stay informed about the actions being taken by women on the ground:
Some recent new reports -
Women in Iran's protests: head scarves and rocks (Guardian) 06/25/09
It's Hard to Debate Feminism When You're Dodging Bullets (Huffington Post) 06/25/09
Can Women Change The Course Of History In Iran? (Huffington Post) 06/24/09
'Courageous' women front Iran's resistance (Toronto Star) 06/24/09
Iranian women stand up in defiance, flout rules (CNN) 06/23/09
Neda’s Death Highlights Women’s Role in Iran Protests (Bloomberg) 06/23/09
Letters of support from women of the Iranian Diaspora –
Shiva Rose: “It is excruciating to be so removed from my sisters in Iran right now…”
Sussana Deyhim: “In this crucial historical moment of demand for change in Iran…”