Global Day of Action for Iran in Montreal

A Global Day of Action For Iran took place across the world on Saturday, in Montreal people came together marching, to protest Iran’s compulsory Hijab law and that country’s morality police, after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died while in the custody of the morality police.

“I’m here to support all the women, all the humans who are fighting against that regime for their very basic rights,” said a protester there, who shared Mahsa’s name.

Protests took place in 150 cities around the world, those in montreal marched along Sherbrooke street – more than a thousand, making their way to Jeanne-Mance Park.

“All around the globe, all the Iranian communities are out and chanting together, united. And we have never been this united before. And it really warms my heart,” said another protester.

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The current protests in Iran have now seen over 75 killed, the majority, women. Those taking part in the protests holding up signs reading Women life Freedom – or Femme Vie Liberté 

“All Iranians are trying to protest against Islamic Republic, and we want the world to hear our voice. That’s why we need freedom. We need justice,” said an Irainian-Montrealer in attendance.

The protestors, while standing in solidarity with those in Iran, are also calling for change in the Iranian government, one of democracy.

“They want to be free. They need a democratic democracy in their country. So we are gathering to give voice to them,”

For most participating the common sentiment was the demand that their voices finally be heard.

“It’s time for the world to hear our voices, and it’s time for the world to stand with us because it doesn’t matter where we are from. We’re humans at the end of the day, and we’re supporting each other,”