Glamour.com: June’s postelection fervor was called a women’s revolt by many, but Iranian women may have first found the courage to speak out thanks to an earlier movement: the One Million Signatures Campaign. For the past three years, members of the One Million Signatures initiative have pressed for women’s rights and have endured the constant threat of jailings and beatings as a result. This quest for equality was born on June 12, 2006, when hundreds of protesters gathered in Tehran’s Haft-e-Tir Square to peacefully demonstrate against the legal restrictions they face. The police attacked them with pepper spray and billy clubs; by the end of the day, 70 people had been arrested. “We never imagined we’d be met with so much resistance,” recalls Sussaan Tahmasebi, a Tehran-based campaign member. “Our demands were so basic.” But the demonstrators pressed on and devised a plan: They would gather a million signatures on a petition asking parliament to grant equal rights to women. The sheer number of names would prove that equality was the will of all Iranians. Geographic and security obstacles have prevented a complete tally of the signatures, but some estimates put the total so far in the hundreds of thousands >>>
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MMFri Feb 19, 2010 05:02 PM PST
Finally, the million signature campaign for women's rights gets the recognition it deserves.
Congratulations to our Iranian lionesses, again.
Vatanforoush = Islam and its followers since 1979.
by AlexInFlorida on Fri Feb 19, 2010 04:53 PM PSTIslamic Ideals have caused all Iranians to reflect on how badly they want to be muslim. They are nose diving as a society backwards like all other muslim nations since Islams ideals go against peoples inner conscience and desire for survival which they use in secular democracies.
Equality is Not Islamic, It is Zardoshti,
by AlexInFlorida on Fri Feb 19, 2010 04:45 PM PSTThis is a very sensitive issue for Iran and there are many opposing views on this matter. So first we are all Iranian. Second, Koran says worth of a woman is half that of a man. So For a mostly muslim country you need to resolve that issue.
Many various solutions either reform islam or be a version of islamic protestant, new religion etc etc.
Really Iranians are facing either reforming Islam (which is very resistant to change) or completly losing Islam. If government would be secular like it was under shah, it would not be able to digest this problem... It would give people equal rights to serve them well and then you would have some khomeini financed by the cia to overthrow the government which is the greatest betrayal. Just like what we saw in 1979.
What you can't do is have a nation of people worshipping a god that says women are less than men and then have a shah provide equality to women and expect iranians to respect him and remain loyal to him.
Islam has yet to prove itself, unlike monarchies ideals that have succeeded for thousands of years. On a global scale we see Islamic people are really the sixth call citizens of the poor and disfunctional 3rd world. So for now we can enjoy Irans nose dive as well as the failed ideals of the 1979 revolution. I am sure if I am wrong Iranians will prove it to me soon, but for 31 years they have not.
Funny picture of women wearing head scarfs in submission and asking for equality.
Freedom5
by American Dream on Mon Nov 16, 2009 06:07 AM PSTYou are not in touch with people in IRAN so don't try to pretend that you know what IRANIAN want.
Yes, I am in touch with people in Iran. You are wrong once again.
"What is your purpose...... attention or are you just lonely."
It seems like you are the lonely one. You keep on trying to get my attention with bogus statements.
You hate IRANIAN how can you be one or as you claim your ancestors are from IRAN. I DO NOT BELIEVE A WORD YOU ARE SAYING.
You are wrong here too. Yes my ancestors are from Iran. I don't need you to believe me. Who are you anyway?
You lied about being a member on this site ever since it started and you are also claiming that you posted anonymously.
It is absolutely true. There was a time when one could post anonymously on Iranian.com. You should read the earlier posts on this site. It appears that you are not very intelligent.
I do not believe that ....you can't post comments on this site anonymously. You must have a user name.... why don't say it.... Are you scared?
There was a time on Iranian.com that user names were not needed to post something. What is this about being scared? You are the one that is scared.
You are not Iranian, in fact I have a feeling that either you are from Afghanistan or IRAQ.
Iraq or Afghanistan? Why would an Afghani or an Iraqi post on this site? It doesn't make sense. Iraqis speak arabic and Afghan's speak the dari form of Persian. It seems that you are confused.
American Dream = Vatanforoush+ liar
by Freedom5 on Sun Nov 15, 2009 06:20 PM PSTYou are not in touch with people in IRAN so don't try to pretend that you know what IRANIAN want. You speak on behalf of every body in IRAN yet you are stating that your ancestor are from IRAN. What is your purpose...... attention or are you just lonely. You hate IRANIAN how can you be one or as you claim your ancestors are from IRAN. I DO NOT BELIEVE A WORD YOU ARE SAYING. You lied about being a member on this site ever since it started and you are also claiming that you posted anonymously. Hardly ... I do not believe that ....you can't post comments on this site anonymously. You must have a user name.... why don't say it.... Are you scared?
You are not Iranian, in fact I have a feeling that either you are from Afghanistan or IRAQ.
Freedom5
by American Dream on Sun Nov 15, 2009 04:00 PM PST"Which part of IRAN did you born??"
What does that mean? Please re-phrase that.
"If i remember vividly you had said that your ancestors came from IRAN, which I highly doubt."
My ancestors were from Iran. There is nothing to doubt.
And you quoted m and there is nothing that is a lie there.
Is there a drug problem in Iran?
Yes.
Do some Shia Muslim Iranians drink alcoholic drinks?
Yes.
Are revolutionary guards in Iran involved in the black market in Iran?
Yes.
Everything I wrote was the truth.
American Dream =
by Freedom5 on Sun Nov 15, 2009 07:06 AM PSTHow long did you take to come up with this comment so you can hide your true face. On one hand you are supporting independency of all tribes and ilk and on the other hand yourself Persian. Which part of IRAN did you born??
If i remember vividly you had said that your ancestors came from IRAN, which I highly doubt. You hate Iran and Iranian and you are the master of deception and your propaganda machine is a phenomena.
You are claiming that you have been a member on this site since created and I encourage everyone to check on your history. YOU ARE A LIAR, and i have no respect for liars. If that does not proof that you are liar and a deceiver that I ask everyone to take a look at the other comment by you. You are despicable .Quote, I believe as an American, the best form of government in Iran is a democratic republic like the United States. What types of social freedoms should a democratic republic of Iran have? The same freedoms we see in Amsterdam. I know a lot of Iranians who are predominantly Shia Muslims and they drink like fish. They drink so much alcohol. And a lot of them smoke that opium stuff. Many of the men are womanizers and their wives also carry on adulterous relationships. unquote and here is American dreams final touch and his mighty opinion in regards to Mullah's rule in IRAN. You will be the judge. quote from American Dream Do I see the theocracy going away in Iran? No. It will evolve with time. The more pressure by Iranians the more the theocracy will change so they can stay in power. The Iranian theocracy is willing to make pork and alcohol "Halal" if they can stay in power. God knows the Revolutionary Guards help introduce satellite dishes into Iran and take in money for it. That being said, things will take time to change. Unquote, rest my case.
Freedom5
by American Dream on Sat Nov 14, 2009 07:29 PM PSTThe goal is to liberate ethnic minorities in Iran.
The threat to seperate from the central government should be alarming. It should lead to the central government attempting to alleviate the problems of ethnic minorities in Iran. That is the goal of such an action.
I am for the liberation of ethnic minorities in Iran.
You on the other hand are for a dictatorship of your views.
And your views are just plain nutty.
What??
by OmidKarimi on Sat Nov 14, 2009 10:24 AM PSTThey didnt give this to Michelle Obama??? Smug bastards...
I kid.. well deserved my sisters, you are our back bone, thank you so much.
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American Dream = ...
by Freedom5 on Sat Nov 14, 2009 07:29 AM PSTAll,
Be aware, American Dream in not IRANIAN, write and may be speaking farsi but he is not IRANIAN in fact he hates Iranian and IRAN, see below.
by American Dream on Fri Nov 13, 2009 06:16 PM PST
You don't know anything about the Kurds.
The Kurds want an independent Kurdistan. They have been fighting the Iranian central government for over 100 years. One day they shall be free and they will break away from Iran once and for all.
As for the Baluchis, they too will get their independence. They will break away from the Iranian central government and create greater Buluchistan.
And the great freedom loving Iranians of Khuzistan, The tomb Islands, Kish Island and Abu Musa Island will also break away and create Arabistan. These people will all be free.
If you don't like the West or America go back to Iran freedom5. No one is forcing you to stay here. Stop using the english language to post stuff on this site.
freedom5, you are one sorry bad-bakht bee-char-eh who just happens to post on this site.
dorood bar shir zanan tarikh
by zananiran on Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:32 PM PSTdorood bar shir zanan tarikh sazeh iran. shoma baase eftekhar ma hastid. you are unique. we are all proud of you.
All I can do...
by Ali P. on Fri Nov 13, 2009 05:48 PM PSTis to bow!
Ali p.
I love them all...
by Bijan A M on Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:02 PM PSTThey put me and the likes of me to shame with their courage.
This is an Iraian daughter revolution...
May you all stay strong.
How brave
by Kambiz_Se on Fri Nov 13, 2009 08:39 AM PSTI don't think any other nation has or has had such brave and determined women. You, all, have brave hearts.
Iranian Women
by capt_ayhab on Fri Nov 13, 2009 07:33 AM PSTIranian Women are simply pride of womanhood all over the globe. They have endured so much, yet accomplished so much against all the odds.
JUST imagine the contribution they will make to the world once the chains of oppression that have been weighting them down for 30 years are broken and their talent, power and true selves are allowed to flourish.
Well deserved.
-YT
Well deserved
by Mona 19 on Fri Nov 13, 2009 06:40 AM PSTCongratulations and best wishes
For members of One Million Signatures Campaign -- //alaflowers.com/100Roses.jpg
Mona
SHIR Zanann e IRANI
by Maryam Hojjat on Fri Nov 13, 2009 05:30 AM PSTWe are proud of you. You are all IRAN's Pride!
Payandeh IRAN & IRANIANS
Thank you Mrs. Amanpour,
by پیام on Fri Nov 13, 2009 01:44 AM PSTand more to all the other ladies who are in the forefront of the freedom movement in our country.
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by yolanda on Fri Nov 13, 2009 09:23 AM PSTA very inspiring video....way better than the video with scantily clad models! Iranian women spearhead the movement toppling IRI! They are fearless!
A great choice of video!