How did the courage and resilience of Iranian women evolve in the past year?

NCRI Women's Committee

First, we’d like to congratulate all women of the world on International Women’s Day and pay tribute to the women who have championed the cause of equality, made sacrifices, and paved the way for others, ushering in a new era.

In this episode we’re going to discuss some of the issues covered by the NCRI Women’s Committee’s Annual Report 2024 which just came out on the eve of International Women’s Day.

The Annual Report focuses on the events spanning from March 2023 to March 2024, concerning the struggle of women in Iran for freedom, democracy, and equality.

Compared to the previous year, Iranian women faced even harsher conditions, yet demonstrated even greater courage and heightened resilience in the face of intensified oppression imposed by the clerical regime. They undertook various forms of resistance, including confronting security forces on university campuses, participating in street protests, seeking justice for fallen children, displaying resistance and bravery even in prison, and engaging in anti-repression operations despite the risk of severe punishment if caught.

The Annual Report portrays female political prisoners as symbols of remarkable resistance and bravery, even in the face of harsh conditions such as solitary confinement, attacks by security forces, and additional sentences for continued resistance.