Mrs. Françoise Schepmans, a member of the Brussels Parliament – Capital Region, expressed her support for democracy, freedom, and equality between men and women in Iran.
On March 20th, 2023, thousands of Iranians gathered in the streets of Brussels for a rally organized by theNational Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) to celebrate the Iranian New Year, Nowruz, and demand the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
The Iranian people, along with prominent European and American dignitaries, members of the Belgian Parliament, and Iranian activists, participated in this rally to protest against the Iranian regime’s atrocities and suppression of legitimate protests. They chanted slogans such as “Blacklist IRGC now!” and called upon the EU to take a firm stance against the clerical regime’s terrorism, blackmailing, and hostage-taking.
Among the dignitaries who addressed the rally was Mrs. Françoise Schepmans, a member of the Brussels Parliament – Capital Region, who expressed her support for democracy, freedom, and equality between men and women in Iran. She condemned the Iranian regime’s crimes committed to suppressing legitimate protests by the Iranian population in Europe, including in Brussels.
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“We cannot remain insensitive. We cannot stand idly by in the face of this front-line battle led by courageous women,” she said.
Mrs. Schepmans emphasized the need to support the courageous women who are leading the front-line battle for freedom and democracy in Iran. She praised the role of Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, whom she had met with in November, and quoted her slogan, “No to obligatory religion, no to obligatory governments, and not your obligatory hijabs,” as a demand for individual freedom and choice.
Mrs. Schepmans also mentioned the long-standing demand of the Iranian people and their resistance to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization. She stated that this was also the request of the European Parliament and the organizers of the demonstration.
“The Iranian people and their resistance have demanded that the Islamic Revolutionary Guards, responsible for so many crimes, be recognized as a terrorist organization,” she said.
In conclusion, Mrs. Schepmans wished the Iranian people a happy New Year and encouraged them to continue their fight for freedom and democracy in Iran. She expressed her support for a democratic and secular republic in Iran.
The rally was a passionate display of solidarity with the Iranian people and their struggle for freedom and democracy. Iranian activists held performances and a large street exhibition, making the event even more memorable. It was also a reminder to the world that the Iranian people will not be silenced in their fight for justice, and that they deserve to live in a free and democratic society where their voices are heard and their rights are respected.
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