Voice of Iran Congratulates Iranian People and Appreciates House of Representatives for Passing the 2 Resolutions on Human Rights Violations in Iran
The Voice of Iran is delighted to extend its heartfelt congratulations to the Iranian people and express gratitude towards the House of Representatives for passing two significant resolutions, Mahsa Act Res. 589 and Res. 492. These resolutions aim to acknowledge the human rights violations occurring in Iran and hold the Islamic Republic Regime accountable for its actions.
What is Mahsa Act Res. 589?
Mahsa Act Res. 589 is a crucial resolution passed by 410 votes of support! Coinciding with the one year anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s murder, the House of Representatives acknowledges the widespread human rights violations taking place in Iran by passing this resolution. The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing and condemning these violations, which include arbitrary arrests, torture, extrajudicial killings, restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly, discrimination against women and religious minorities, and other forms of oppression.
The resolution calls upon the international community to support efforts aimed at documenting human rights abuses in Iran and bringing those responsible to justice. It also urges governments worldwide to impose targeted sanctions on individuals involved in human rights violations, including freezing their assets and restricting their travel.
What is Res. 492?
Res. 492 is another significant resolution passed by the House of Representatives that aims to make the Islamic Regime in Iran accountable for its human rights violations towards the religious minority, especially imprisoning numerous Bahai people currently and over the past 45 years. This resolution urges the Islamic Republic to release all Baha’i prisoners that have been imprisoned for being religious minorities. is essential for justice, promoting human rights, and ensuring a better future for all Iranians.
The passing of Mahsa Act Res. 589 and Res. 492 by the House of Representatives signifies a significant step towards addressing the human rights situation in Iran. These resolutions demonstrate the international community’s concern for the well-being and fundamental rights of the Iranian people.
By acknowledging and condemning human rights violations, these resolutions send a strong message to the Iranian government that such actions will not go unnoticed or unchallenged. They also provide a platform for raising awareness about the ongoing abuses and encourage further international cooperation in addressing these issues.
The Voice of Iran commends the House of Representatives for its commitment to promoting human rights and justice in Iran. These resolutions serve as a reminder that the world is watching and standing in solidarity with the Iranian people, advocating for their rights and freedoms.
What do we do now?
The Woman, Life, Freedom movement has lit a fire of hope in both Iranian Americans and the Iranian people. Here in the U.S., we have seen the Iranian diaspora show up in large numbers to amplify the voices of the protesters in Iran, the families of those imprisoned, and the unrelenting call for freedom in Iran. Voice of Iran is filled with gratitude for the many individuals and organizations who have worked to build support for the MAHSA Act. Through our combined efforts as a community, we were able to successfully see its passage in the House, and now it is time to work together to achieve the same results in the Senate.
We encourage you to visit the offices of your Senators to let them know the importance of this bill and what it means to you. Voice of Iran also created an action alert that allows you to find your senator and directly email your Senators about the MAHSA Act with just a few clicks. We’ve come far, but we can’t let the momentum decline now.
Tell the Senate to Pass the MAHSA Act!
You can copy and paste the below message into your email to your senator:
A year after Mahsa Amini was murdered by morality police, the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising in Iran remains strong. Across the country, women and their allies are standing up and speaking out in support of human rights and democracy.
Here in the United States, our community has come together to urge our elected officials to take action in support of the brave people of Iran. These efforts have led to the bipartisan passage of the MAHSA Act in the House of Representatives, and now we must continue that work to ensure its passage in the Senate.
The MAHSA Act codifies sanctions on the Supreme Leader of Iran, the President of Iran, and their offices for human rights abuses and support of terrorism. Specifically, the legislation requires the Executive Branch to determine sanctions under existing executive orders (E.O.). This includes E.O.13876 which sanctions the Iranian Supreme Leader’s Office and his inner circle, E.O. 13553 and E.O. 13818 which pertain to human rights abuses, and E.O. 13224 which pertains to counterterrorism.
The Iranian regime’s gross human rights violations are clear. In response to the growing Woman, Life, Freedom uprising, regime forces have violently repressed free speech, injured and even executed protesters, and repeatedly blocked access to communications services. This legislation is a crucial step in holding the regime’s leaders accountable for their human rights abuses.
Take Action NOW! Tell your Senators to stand with the Iranian people, hold the Islamic Republic accountable for its actions, and do this by cosponsoring the MAHSA Act.