Imprisoned Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi Honored with Nobel Peace Prize as Children Deliver Powerful Message of Resistance
ICARO Media Group
In a powerful and moving turn of events, imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi was recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering fight against oppression and her dedication to promoting human rights and freedom. Mohammadi, who is currently serving a total of 31 years in prison for her activism, was unable to accept the award in person. Instead, her teenage twins, Kiana and Ali, delivered her heartfelt Nobel Peace Prize lecture in Oslo, Norway, on Sunday.
The ceremony was attended by notable figures such as Iranian lawyer Shireen Ebadi, a fellow Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and British-Iranian woman Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe, who had shared a cell with Mohammadi during her own six-year imprisonment. The lecture, penned by Mohammadi herself from her prison cell in Tehran's Evin prison, highlighted her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her relentless pursuit of human rights and freedom for all.
Mohammadi's lecture shed light on the monumental impact of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests that swept across Iran in October 2022. Triggered by the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish Iranian woman in morality police custody, these protests sparked a national movement for fundamental change.
"The Iranian people will dismantle obstruction and despotism through their persistence. Have no doubt - this is certain," Mohammadi declared, emphasizing the resilience of the Iranian people's struggle for a more just society.
While unable to accept the award personally, Mohammadi used her platform to call attention to the lack of serious attention given to the situation in Iran by Western governments and the ineffectiveness of their current policies and strategies to empower Iranians and foster democracy. She urged Western governments to avoid postponing democracy and to adapt strategies that support the aspirations of the Iranian people.
Despite the somber tone in her words, Mohammadi closed her speech with a message of hope, expressing her confidence that "the light of freedom and justice will shine brightly on the land of Iran."
The closing lines of the lecture, delivered by her 17-year-old son, Ali, were met with a standing ovation from the audience, accompanied by the Farsi chant of "Zan Zendegi Azadi," the rallying cry of the recent protest movement.
Outside the ceremony, Elahe Tavakolian, who lost her eye during the protests last year, was greeted by a small group of "Woman, Life, Freedom" demonstrators chanting "Zan Zendegi Azadi," further illustrating the enduring spirit and unity of the movement.
Prior to their powerful delivery at the ceremony, Kiana and Ali spoke to CNN about their limited contact with their mother, expressing their doubts regarding ever seeing her again. Mohammadi's sentences continue to increase due to additional charges of conspiring against national security and spreading false propaganda. Nevertheless, Kiana emphasized that her mother's sacrifice and the importance of the struggle for freedom and democracy are unquestionably worth it.
As Narges Mohammadi's voice reverberates across the globe through the words of her children, the world is reminded of the courage and resilience of activists like her and the need to stand beside those fighting for justice and fundamental rights.
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