Charleston Reporter

Washington, D.C. - On May 18, the Iranian Women Caucus and the Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus held their first assembly in support of Iran’s uprising led by women and the human rights of the Iranian people. Rep. Mace, the co-chair of the Iranian Women Congressional Caucus, introduced witness Maryam Rajavi, the president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran. Rep. Mace has issued the following statement:

“We are offering our unwavering commitment to advocating for the freedom and rights of women in Iran and worldwide,”said Rep. Mace.“We will not stand for the grave human rights violations inflicted upon the women of Iran by a regime who continues to stifle their voices, suppress their aspirations, and deny their basic rights.”

Mrs. Maryam Rajavi emphasized “We call on all governments to recognize the struggle of the Iranian people to overthrow the regime. We call on them to confirm the legitimacy of self-defense for Iran’s youth against the IRGC.”

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