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Public Statement by Women's Forum Against Fundamentalism in Iran

CONTACT: press@wfafi.org

In a defiant move, Iranian women commemorate 2006 International Women's Day 

BOSTON, MA- Several hours ago, Iranian women held a rally in Laleh Park, Tehran, to express their opposition to the fundamentalist regime in Iran.

Women chanted "Down with the regime", "Women's mission: Justice, Peace, and Equality".

Facing a great danger and threats from the Iran's anti-riot police, women gathered and sang Iranian National Anthem "O'Iran, Land of Glory and Gem".

Women's Forum Against Fundamentalism has learned many have been arrested and reports are still coming from Iran.

The photo included was received from the rally that was held several hours ago in Tehran, Iran.

Women's Forum Against Fundamentalism in Iran, (WFAFI), is a Boston based non-profit organization, founded in 2004. WFAFI's tasks ranges from raising public awareness, conducting research projects and initiating outreach programs -- to policy discussions and analysis





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