Protesting for Mahsa Jina Amini and Women's Rights: Igniting a Humanitarian Era amidst an Era of Prejudice
In the heart of London, a commemorative event was held on September 14, 2025, to honour the memory of Mahsa Jina Amini, a symbol of resistance in the ongoing women's revolution in Iran. The speech given at this event, delivered by a representative of the Kurdish women’s movement "Jin, Jiyan, Azadî" (Woman, Life, Freedom), highlighted the current state of the world as the "Age of Hate."
The "Women, Life, Freedom" movement, born from the Kurdish struggle, represents an inclusive politics of solidarity across divides. It is an unfinished project of liberation, seeking to redefine what it means to live, resist, and be free. The movement aspires to usher in an "Age of Humanity" through a women's revolution.
The slogan "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" is closely associated with this movement. It echoes a call for womanhood, life, and freedom, resonating not only in Iran but across the globe. The movement's reach extends to Afghanistan, where women are forbidden from receiving help from medical doctors and rescue workers. The struggle of Afghan women is a testament to the need for this movement's mission.
In Turkey, women endure militarisation, displacement, and a double patriarchy. The plight of women in Iran is equally dire, with a system of sex apartheid in place. This oppressive system has been the catalyst for a revolution that began three years ago, sparked by Amini's murder by the Islamic regime of Iran.
Writers such as Khadija Khan, Maryam Namazie, Zara Kay, and Zwan Mahmod have been vocal in their support of the movement. Khan has penned articles on the hijab, Iran, and the UN's betrayal of human rights, while Namazie has written about feminism and religion, recognizing sex apartheid as a crime against humanity. Kay and Mahmod have contributed pieces on Afghan Tourism and acts of resistance in Afghanistan, respectively.
The movement's mission extends beyond borders, finding solidarity in the struggles of women worldwide. Daniel James Sharp, in his reviews, has highlighted the poetry of the Iranian Revolution in "Woman Life Freedom: Poems for the Iranian Revolution" and the poignant narrative of "Victory City" by Salman Rushdie.
The "Women, Life, Freedom" movement serves as a beacon of hope, a call to action for all who believe in the power of solidarity and the pursuit of a world where every individual can live, resist, and be free. The movement continues to evolve, standing as a testament to the resilience of women and the unwavering pursuit of justice and equality.
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