On February 17, 2026, members of the Academics in Exile Association in the UK, supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), held a book display and photo exhibition in Manchester to express solidarity with the nationwide uprising in Iran. The event also commemorated the 40th day since the deaths of those who lost their lives in the January 2026 protests against the mullahs’ regime. It highlighted the resilience of the Iranian people and their unwavering demand for freedom, justice, and democratic governance.
Book table and exhibition held in Manchester, England, marking the 40th day of those who lost their lives, in solidarity with the Iranian people’s uprising.
📅 17/02/2026
Standing for freedom, justice, and the voices of the Iranian people. #Iran #IranRevolution2026 pic.twitter.com/46qiErKobd
— Academics In Exile Association (@iranianacademic) February 18, 2026
The organizers sought to draw the attention of local citizens to the suffering of Iranians and their determination to reject all forms of dictatorship—whether monarchical and theocratic. Through images and testimonies, the exhibition underscored the sacrifices made by protesters and called on the international community to stand with the Iranian people rather than any form of authoritarian rule.
Participants emphasized the need to establish a free and democratic republic in Iran, reaffirming their support for the ongoing struggle of Iranians seeking political rights and civil liberties. The event served both as a memorial to those who lost their lives and as a renewed appeal for global solidarity with a movement striving for meaningful change.
