Vancouver, Canada – November 8, 2025 – Iranian-Canadians, supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) gathered in Vancouver to condemn the Iranian regime’s widespread use of the death penalty as a grave violation of human rights, particularly its execution of political prisoners.
Call to Abolish the Death Penalty in Iran
The rally demanded the complete abolition of capital punishment in Iran and the unconditional release of all political prisoners, especially those facing imminent execution. Organizers also called for senior regime officials to be held accountable before an international tribunal for crimes against humanity.
A Call for Justice and a Free Iran
Participants reaffirmed support for Maryam Rajavi‘s “No to Executions” campaign, advocating for its global expansion. They emphasized the Iranian people’s right to a secular, democratic republic, rejecting both theocracy and monarchy, and highlighted the ongoing efforts of MEK Resistance Units inside Iran fighting for justice and human rights.
🇨🇦Canada , Vancouver November 8, 2025: MEK supporters rallied against the mullahs' regime, demanding #StopExecutionsInIran and #FreePoliticalPrisoners. They also supported @Maryam_Rajavi's #FreeIran10PointPlan. pic.twitter.com/4POEI0nHE3
— Iran Democratic Association (IDA) Canada 🇨🇦 (@IDA_Canada) November 11, 2025
Urging Global Action
The rally urged the Government of Canada and the international community to take a firm stance in this year’s United Nations resolution on Iran. Attendees called for support for the abolition of the death penalty and a strong condemnation of the 1988 massacre of political prisoners, one of the darkest chapters in modern Iranian history. The event emphasized Canada’s role in standing with the people of Iran in their ongoing struggle for freedom, democracy, and human dignity.
