Monday, January 30, 2023
  • English
  • Français
  • فارسی
  • عربى
PODCASTS
NCRI Women Committee
  • Home
  • News
    • Women’s News
    • Articles
    • Statements
  • Publications
    • Monthlies
    • Documents
    • Reference Library
  • About Us
    • Women’s Committee of Iran NCRI
    • Gender Equality
    • Women’s Platform
  • Maryam Rajavi
    • Biography
    • Maryam Rajavi Speeches
    • Ten Point Plan for Iran
    • Ten Point Plan for Women
  • Vanguards
    • Fallen for Freedom
    • Heroines in Chain
    • Women of Iranian Resistance
    • Famous Women
    • Women in History
  • Events
    • IWD Conferences
    • IWD Speeches
    • Activities
    • Solidarity
  • Videos
    • Events
    • International Solidarity
    • International Women’s Day
    • NCRI Women’s Committee Presentations
    • Other Activities in Iran
    • Violence Against Women in Iran
    • Women in Iran Protests, Uprising
  • Podcast
  • Donate
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
NCRI Women Committee
  • Home
  • News
    • Women’s News
    • Articles
    • Statements
  • Publications
    • Monthlies
    • Documents
    • Reference Library
  • About Us
    • Women’s Committee of Iran NCRI
    • Gender Equality
    • Women’s Platform
  • Maryam Rajavi
    • Biography
    • Maryam Rajavi Speeches
    • Ten Point Plan for Iran
    • Ten Point Plan for Women
  • Vanguards
    • Fallen for Freedom
    • Heroines in Chain
    • Women of Iranian Resistance
    • Famous Women
    • Women in History
  • Events
    • IWD Conferences
    • IWD Speeches
    • Activities
    • Solidarity
  • Videos
    • Events
    • International Solidarity
    • International Women’s Day
    • NCRI Women’s Committee Presentations
    • Other Activities in Iran
    • Violence Against Women in Iran
    • Women in Iran Protests, Uprising
  • Podcast
  • Donate
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
NCRI Women Committee
No Result
View All Result
Home Articles
Atrocious murder of Mona Heydari, an immediate product of mullahs’ misogyny

Atrocious murder of Mona Heydari, an immediate product of mullahs’ misogyny

Atrocious murder of Mona Heydari, the product of mullahs’ misogyny

February 11, 2022
in Articles
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Five days after the tragic murder of Mona Heydari (Ghazal), none of the Iranian regime’s top leaders or officials have condemned or taken a stand on it. Conversely, in a virtual meeting entitled “Investigating the Background and Consequences of a Social Tragedy,” some misogynist clerics justified the murder, calling the killer “oppressed.”

Ahmad Rahdar, director of an Islamic studies institute, told the virtual meeting that the murder was “primarily a matter of zeal,” which is one of the “examples of faith.”

The horrifying murder of Mona Heydari, a young woman from Ahvaz, has made headlines in recent days. Iran’s state media, facing an outraged public, have been trying to downplay this heart-wrenching crime to the level of an individual, family, or tribal issue.

The brutal murder of Mona Heydari shocked everyone

At 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2022, Sajjad Heydari, Mona’s husband and cousin, marched in Khashayar Square in Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan province in southwest Iran. With a dirty grin on his face, he was holding Mona’s head in his hand.

Mona Heydari, whose real name is Ghazal and who was only 17 years old, was forced into marriage at age 12 and had a 3-year-old son who now lives with his grandmother.

Mona was a victim of domestic violence. She had filed for divorce several times, but her family persuaded her to continue living with her husband for the sake of her child. Eventually, Mona fled to Turkey to escape her husband’s violence.

According to Abbas Hosseini Pouya, the prosecutor of Ahvaz, Mona’s father returned her to Iran. When her husband found out Mona was in Ahvaz, he dared to kill her. (The state-run IMNA news agency – February 8, 2022)

A few hours later, Sajjad Heydari and his brother, who were involved in the brutal murder of Mona Heydari, were arrested. It is unclear whether they will face any punishment.

Atrocious murder of Mona Heydari, an immediate product of mullahs’ misogyny
Mona Heydari at her son’s birthday

60 unpunished honor killings in Khuzestan

A two-year investigation by the Reyhaneh Women’s Institute director in Ahvaz shows that 60 women, including 11- and 15-year-old girls, have been killed in Khuzestan during this period. Having collected the data through her colleagues, Atefeh Bervayeh believes that the number of murders is even higher.

According to this research, none of the killers of the 60 women has been punished so far. Even the families have not filed any complaints.

Referring to the brutal murder of Mona Heydari, a journalist said that it should not be called an honor killing. Mandana Sadeghi wrote in this regard: “This phrase of honor and its preservation and care has been a license for illegal actions such as murder and imprisonment until today.”

The outrageous reactions of women in the clerical regime

Ensieh Khazali, the Women and Family Directorate head, tweeted that the killer should be handed the death penalty but blamed the problem on “cultural shortcomings.” She called for the adoption of the bill to prevent violence against women and the legal loopholes to be rectified.

In the meantime, the female members of the mullahs’ parliament acknowledged that the issue was not urgent and would not be on the agenda until the budget bill was passed.

In response to a question about the timing of the bill to be floored, Elham Azad, a member of women’s faction in parliament, said: “We in the parliament are considering the New Year’s budget bill. In practice, I think the bill will not be considered in parliament until next year.” (The state-run ILNA news agency – February 8, 2022)

The bill to prevent violence against women, after 11 years of foot-dragging, has been overhauled in content. The Judiciary even changed its name, but the parliament has yet to approve the bill.

Atrocious murder of Mona Heydari, an immediate product of mullahs’ misogyny
Mona flanked by her father (right) and uncle in Turkey

The brutal murder of Mona Heydari and others rooted in the state policies

Social catastrophes have political roots.

In the final analysis, the root cause must be attributed to the inhuman and misogynist clerical regime, which is the primary origin of the complexes of this period of Iranian history.

Women and girls are the prime victims of the regime’s inhuman ideology and policy. Before being committed by the husband’s knife or the father’s sickle, the beheadings of Mona Heydari or the 14-year-old Romina Ashrafi and others have already been sanctioned by numerous written and unwritten laws made by the medieval religious fascism.

The bottom line is that the gruesome statistics of honor killings in Iran are rooted in misogyny and the patriarchal culture institutionalized in Iranian law and society.

The people of Iran believe the mullahs’ medieval regime is the main culprit in the brutal murder of Mona Heydari and hundreds of other women. How can the execution of a man solve the rampant violence against women in Iran?

The Women’s Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran calls on all international organizations and personalities defending women’s rights to condemn the heinous situation of violence against women in Iran.

Tags: Child marriageHonor killingsViolence against women
ShareTweetPinShare

Related Posts

Charges of Armita Abbasi examined in first court session

January 30, 2023
Charges of Armita Abbasi examined

The first court hearing on the charges of Armita Abbasi The court hearing examining the charges of Armita Abbasi was held on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Branch...

Read more

Rights activist Kajal Vatanpour summoned to serve jail time

January 26, 2023
Rights activist Kajal Vatanpour summoned to serve jail time

Rights activist Kajal Vatanpour summoned to serve jail time Women and children's rights activist Kajal Vatanpour, who had been arrested and sentenced to prison during the nationwide protests...

Read more

Detention of Tahereh Bejervani extended another month

January 25, 2023
Detention of Tahereh Bejervani extended for another month

The detention of Tahereh Bejervani has been extended for another month because she resisted interrogations and refused to make forced confessions. Tahereh Bejervani is the widow of Ali...

Read more

Lawyers of detained protester Armita Abbasi resign 6 days before her trial

January 24, 2023
Lawyers of detained protester Armita Abbasi resign

The lawyers of the detained protester Armita Abbasi resigned as the court refused a face-to-face meeting with the defendant The lawyers of the detained protester Armita Abbasi resigned...

Read more

Dr. Ayda Rostami, state agents prevent her 40-day memorial ceremony

January 23, 2023
Dr. Ayda Rostami, state agents prevent her 40-day memorial ceremony

The people of Gorgan participated in the 40-day memorial for Dr. Ayda Rostami despite a brutal attack by security and plainclothes agents. Friday morning, January 20, 2023, people...

Read more
Next Post
Forough Farrokhzad, a poet for all ages

Forough Farrokhzad, a poet for all ages

Documents

The list of women and girls killed by Iranian security forces during the 2022 uprising

The list of women and girls killed by Iranian security forces during the Iran uprising

November 25, 2022

The list of women and girls killed by Iranian security forces during the Iran uprising Women are leading a revolution...

Statement to support the Iranian women’s struggle for freedom and equality

Sign to support the Iranian women’s struggle for freedom and equality

October 10, 2022

The NCRI Women's Committee urges all human rights defenders, women's rights organizations and advocates to sign this statement to support...

executions of women - women executed in Iran

Iran regime, the world record holder in executions of women

October 10, 2022

List of executions of women in Iran since 2007 List of women executedDownload Iran regime is the world’s record holder...

Monthlies

Spreading false narratives to cover up crime
Monthlies

Monthly Report December 2022 – Spreading false narratives to cover up crime

January 4, 2023
violence
Monthlies

Monthly November 2022 – Systematic violence against women in Iran

December 5, 2022
Monthly October 2022 – Stop arrest and torture of Iranian women
Monthlies

Monthly October 2022 – Stop arrest and torture of Iranian women

November 6, 2022
Iran protests - Leading role of women's Resistance Units
Monthlies

Monthly September 2022 – Iran protests and the leading role of women’s Resistance Units

October 9, 2022

Articles

Charges of Armita Abbasi examined

Charges of Armita Abbasi examined in first court session

January 30, 2023

The first court hearing on the charges of Armita Abbasi The court hearing examining the charges of Armita Abbasi was...

Zeynab Molaei Rad, the mother of Kian Pirfalak, suspended from her job

Zeynab Molaei Rad, the mother of Kian Pirfalak, suspended from her job

January 25, 2023

Zeynab Molaei Rad suspended from her job Zeynab Molaei Rad has been banned from teaching until further notice. Zeynab Molaei...

Brave Iranian women lose their eyes, but their hearts still beat for Iran

Brave Iranian women lose their eyes, but their hearts still beat for Iran

January 17, 2023

Ghazal Ranjkesh: I still haven’t seen the day I “must” see; I know it’s close, very close Many inspiring moments...

The Fallen for Freedom

Fatemeh Amini_EN
The Fallen for Freedom

Fatemeh Amini, symbol of perseverance and steadfastness

August 15, 2022
Fariba Dashti
The Fallen for Freedom

Fariba Dashti

August 13, 2022
Dr. Massoumeh Karimian massacred in 1988
The Fallen for Freedom

Dr. Massoumeh Karimian (Shurangiz)

August 10, 2022
Nastaran Hedayat Firouzabadi
The Fallen for Freedom

Nastaran Hedayat Firouzabadi

July 26, 2022

ABOUT US

NCRI Women Committee

We work extensively with Iranian women outside the country and maintain a permanent contact with women inside Iran. The Women’s Committee is actively involved with many women’s rights organizations and NGO’s and the Iranian diaspora.
The committee is a major source of much of the information received from inside Iran with regards to women. Attending UN Human Rights Council meetings and other international or regional conferences on women’s issues and engaging in a relentless battle against the Iranian regime’s misogyny are part of the activities of members and associates of the committee.

CATEGORIES

  • Activities
  • Articles
  • Documents
  • Events
  • Famous Women
  • Heroines in Chain
  • International Solidarity
  • International Women's Day
  • IWD Conferences
  • IWD Speeches
  • Maryam Rajavi
  • Maryam Rajavi Speeches
  • Monthlies
  • NCRI Women's Committee Presentations
  • Other Activities in Iran
  • Podcast
  • Reference Library
  • Solidarity
  • Statements
  • The Fallen for Freedom
  • Uncategorized
  • Videos
  • Violence Against Women in Iran
  • Women in History
  • Women in Iran Protests, Uprising
  • Women of Iranian Resistance
  • Women's News

BROWSE BY TAG

Child marriage coronavirus education execution forced hijab Gender Gap Generation Equality Honor killings Iran Teachers Maryam Akbari Monfared Nurses Poverty Prisoners Protests rural women Saba Kord Afshari The girl child Violence against women Women's Leadership Women Heads of Household Zeinab Jalalian

The copyright of all the material published on this website has been registered under © 2016 the Women’s Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran. To obtain permission to copy, redistribute or publish the material published on this website, you should write to the NCRI Women’s Committee. Please include the link of the original article on our website, women.ncr-iran.org.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Women’s News
    • Articles
    • Statements
  • Publications
    • Monthlies
    • Documents
    • Reference Library
  • About Us
    • The NCRI Women’s Committee
    • Gender Equality
    • Women’s Platform
  • Maryam Rajavi
    • Maryam Rajavi Speeches
    • Ten Point Plan for Iran
    • Ten Point Plan for Women
  • Vanguards
    • The Fallen for Freedom
    • Heroines in Chain
    • Women of Iranian Resistance
    • Famous Women
    • Women in History
  • Events
    • IWD Conferences
    • Activities
    • IWD Speeches
    • Solidarity
  • Videos
  • Podcast
  • Donate
  • Contact us
  • فارسی
  • عربی
  • Français

The copyright of all the material published on this website has been registered under © 2016 the Women’s Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran. To obtain permission to copy, redistribute or publish the material published on this website, you should write to the NCRI Women’s Committee. Please include the link of the original article on our website, women.ncr-iran.org.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist