Free Iran World Summit 2023, Day 3 – Excerpts of Speeches on 1988 Massacre
The following is a summary of the speeches of lawyers, political figures, and human rights activists on the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023, in Paris.
Remarks by Former Colombian Senator Ingrid Betancourt, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023
Ingrid Betancourt, Former Colombian Senator and Presidential Candidate for 2022, addressed the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023. The summit was under the title: Prosecute Iran’s Regime Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide.
Remarks by Former Canadian Minister Tony Clement, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023
Tony Clement, Former Minister of Treasury of Canada (2011-2015), addressed the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023. The summit was under the title: Prosecute Iran’s Regime Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide.
Remarks by Australian Senator Eric Abetz, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023
Senator Eric Abetz from Australia(1994-2022); Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister for Small Business (2013-2015), addressed the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023. The summit was under the title: Prosecute Iran’s Regime Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide.
US House Resolution 627: Holding the Iranian Regime Accountable and Ensuring Protection for Political Refugees in Albania
On July 27th, United States Representative Lance Gooden introduced a significant proposal in the form of US House Resolution 627. This resolution aims to condemn the clerical regime in Iran for the atrocious 1988 massacre of political prisoners and recent uprisings.
Decoding the Why and When of the 1988 Massacre in Iran
Iran’s history has been marred by a clerical dictatorship known for its deceit and attempts to rationalize heinous actions. Among its darkest chapters is the summer of 1988, when thousands of political prisoners lost their lives in a massacre. State officials, rather than owning up to their roles, try to downplay or deny involvement in what human rights experts consider a “genocide.”
Remarks by Professor Melanie O’Brien, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023
Dr. Melanie O’Brien (Australia), President of the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS), addressed the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023. The summit was under the title: Prosecute Iran’s Regime Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide.
Remarks by Former UN Human Rights Expert Ariel E Dulitzky, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023
Prof. Ariel E Dulitzky (Argentina), Chair of the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (2013-2015), addressed the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023. The summit was under the title: Prosecute Iran’s Regime Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide.
Remarks by Ambassador Zorica Maric-Djordjević, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023
Amb. Zorica Marić-Djordjević (Montenegro), Special Representative of Montenegro to the UN Human Rights Council 2013-2015, addressed the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023. The summit was under the title: Prosecute Iran’s Regime Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide.
Remarks by Former UN Special Rapporteur Anand Grover, to the Free Iran World Summit 2023, on July 3, 2023
Anand Grover (India), UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health (2008 to 2014), addressed the third day of the Free Iran World Summit on July 3, 2023. The summit was under the title: Prosecute Iran’s Regime Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide.