As a member of the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee in the European Parliament I fight for equal rights of women wherever they are. Since becoming acquainted with the NCRI Women’s Committee I have been privileged to learn about the pivotal role of women in the struggle to bring about a fair and free Iran led by Maryam Rajavi, led by women but working alongside fair-minded men for the benefit of all citizens…
The tragic case of Rayhaneh
Jabbari who refused to acquiesce in the trumped up charges against her last year following the death of a government agent whom she had stabbed in an act of self- defense as he tried to rape her stands as one of the most iconic moments in the global women’s movement…
Jabbari went to her death with a clear conscience displaying the dignity and strength of character that so many women throughout history have shown. She will never be forgotten…
Today I stand in solidarity with Mrs. Maryam Rajavi and also with Sholeh, the mother of Rayhaneh Jabbari, and all the mothers who have experienced the pain of losing their daughter at the hands of murderous thugs condoned by a corrupt state. They died innocent of any crime except that of being honest and true, clever and bright women full of life.