'Once people are willing to give up their lives to make change, I think we all need to support that': London rally to support reforms in Iran
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Protestors opposing the Iranian government gathered in London’s Victoria Park Saturday afternoon, continuing the calls for reform in the Islamic Republic
Protestors opposing the Iranian government gathered in London’s Victoria Park Saturday afternoon, continuing the calls for reform in the Islamic republic.
Organizers of the rally say it's vital to keep the pressure on the government.
About 300 people gathered at the entrance to park, filling the air with chants, including "women, life, freedom" and "down with dictators."
One organizer expected the gathering to be larger and worries there's a narrative being spread that the protests are opposing Islam.
"This has nothing to do with religion. This has nothing to do with what you believe. This has nothing to with if you want to wear a hijab or if you don't want to wear a hijab," says Sara. Like many demonstrators who have family in Iran, she only uses her first name for fear of reprisals. She says the protests are about basic human rights, "This has more to it. This about that of your part of the LGBTQ community, if you're gay, you're lesbian, you're a bisexual. Like, as a woman, your voice won't count."
Protests started in Iran hours after a 22-year-old woman died after being taken into custody by Iran's so-called morality police.
It's been more than a month since Mahsa Amini lost her life and since that time there have been persistent protests, both in Iran and around the world."
