{"id":51407,"date":"2023-10-20T07:15:38","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T05:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/?p=51407"},"modified":"2023-10-20T07:14:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T05:14:43","slug":"conference-at-the-welsh-parliament-expresses-unity-with-iranian-strive-for-democracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/supports\/2023\/10\/conference-at-the-welsh-parliament-expresses-unity-with-iranian-strive-for-democracy\/51407\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference at the Welsh Parliament Expresses Unity with Iranian Strive for Democracy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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On October 11, 2023, in observance of the World Day Against the Death Penalty, a conference was convened within the chambers of the Welsh Parliament to scrutinize Iran\u2019s human rights track record. In attendance were esteemed parliamentarians and delegates hailing from Iranian communities across the United Kingdom. The primary aim of this conference was to lend resonance and backing to the ongoing civil unrest in Iran and to advocate ardently for the establishment of a democratic republic.<\/p>\n

Leading the conference was Mark Isherwood, a prominent figure affiliated with the Conservative Party and holding the role of Shadow Minister for Social Justice. The gathering played host to distinguished speakers, most notably Altaf Hussain, a member of Parliament from the Conservative Party and the Shadow Minister for Equality, and Sam Rowlands, a fellow Conservative MP serving as the Shadow Minister for Local Government in Wales. Additionally, the event featured contributions from William Powell, a former representative of the Welsh Parliament, and Joseph Carter, a City Council member representing the Liberal Democrats.<\/p>\n

Beyond the realm of politics, passionate voices representing a mosaic of Iranian communities within the UK took the floor, sharing their personal insights and experiences. These heartfelt expressions significantly enriched the discourse and shed light on the pressing imperative of ushering in democratic change in Iran.<\/p>\n

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The conference served as a powerful call to action, urging global attention to the widespread use of capital punishment by the current Iranian regime. Furthermore, it stood in unwavering solidarity with the Iranian people\u2019s unwavering determination to secure democratic reforms. This gathering emerged as a pivotal platform for dialogue, emphasizing the vital role of international cooperation and support in the pursuit of fundamental freedoms and a democratic future for Iran.\n<\/p>

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Mark Isherwood, representing the Conservative Party and holding the post of Shadow Minister for Social Justice, underscored the unanimous support for the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI<\/a>) and its President-elect\u2019s Ten-Point Plan, a position held by a majority of the Welsh Parliament. He fervently stressed the urgency of addressing a justice-seeking campaign, particularly referencing the 1988 massacre that claimed the lives of 30,000 political prisoners in Iran. Mr. Isherwood emphasized the imperative of preventing the burial, both literal and figurative, of this atrocity. He conveyed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the Anglo-Iranian community to the Welsh Senators for their steadfast support and recognition.<\/p>\n

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1\/2 Today I Chaired this lunchtime\u2019s meeting in the Senedd\/Welsh Parliament with the Iranian Academics Association, \u2018Conference on Iran: Free and Democratic Iran within reach\u2019, supporting their efforts in advocating the Iranian people's desire for a democratic republic.<\/p>\u2014 Mark Isherwood MS (@MarkIsherwoodMS) October 11, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>