Iranian women's rights activist wins Nobel Prize

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67675851

Well done to Narges Mohammadi, and how heartbreaking that she is in prison and her children had to accept the Prize on her behalf.

'In a speech smuggled out of Iran and delivered by her 17-year-old children Kiana and Ali Rahmani in French, Ms Mohammadi said: "I write this message from behind the high, cold walls of a prison."
She praised young Iranians who she said have "transformed the streets and public spaces into a place of widespread civil resistance" - referring to the protests that began last year following the death of Mahsa Amini.
"The resistance is alive and the struggle is not weakening. Resistance and non-violence are our best strategies - it is the same difficult path that Iranians have walked until today, thanks to their historical consciousness and their collective will."

So brave. Good to hear she's being honoured with this award.

Well done and well deserved. Let's hope her optimism turns out to be justified.

Thank you for posting this. Phenomenally brave woman.

Well deserved.

I hope next year the winner will be a woman or women from Afghanistan. That Sisters Uncut etc. are not doing mass protests for the women and girls there is extremely disconcerting.

A well deserved honour . 💐

Ms Mohammadi has for years been a prominent human rights figure in Iran. The 51-year-old has been in jail almost continuously since 2010 - and in total has been arrested 13 times, convicted five times, and sentenced to a total of 31 years in prison.

She is currently in jail for "spreading propaganda".

Thanks for sharing op. I am completely in awe of the bravery of women like Narges Mohammadi. This is obviously an important award recognising their struggle against Iran’s authoritarian regime. Solidarity with Narges and her family. 💐

In related news, Mahsa Amini's family were stopped from travelling to collect an award given to her posthumously.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-67672565

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67159908

'The European Union has awarded its top human rights prize to Mahsa Amini and the Iranian "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement her death triggered.
The 22-year-old died in custody after allegedly violating the strict Iranian hijab (headscarf) rule for women.
Her death sparked protests that presented the most serious challenge to the Iranian authorities in decades.
The annual Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought recognises human rights activists and dissidents.
After announcing Ms Amini's win, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the day of her death would live in infamy.
"The brutal murder of 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini marked a turning point. It has triggered a women-led movement that is making history," Ms Metsola said.'

The courage of these women is incredible.