Urgent - Iran issues first death sentences!

It’s shocking -- Iranian courts sentenced five people to death over the mass protests that have swept the country. This follows a brutal crackdown that has left hundreds dead, including children, and many more facing torture, and unfair trials. We can’t stay silent in a moment like this! Add your voice calling on key world governments to help stop the killings -- and we will take our message directly into the UN meeting happening tomorrow in Geneva! Dear friends, It’s shocking -- Iranian courts sentenced five people to death over the mass protests that have swept through the country.Many more people are in immediate danger. Journalists, human rights defenders, university students, moms, and schoolchildren have been murdered -- and many of those arrested face torture, enforced disappearance, and unfair trials.The regime is not backing down, and is now even resorting to public executions to crush the revolution. We must stand with the people in Iran!Thousands of Iranians continue to protest, and we can help them keep the world’s attention on their struggle for freedom and justice. Sign our urgent petition now for world governments to help stop these brutal killings -- and we will bring our voices straight into a crucial UN session tomorrow: [Sign Now]( It’s shocking -- Iranian courts sentenced five people to death over the mass protests that have swept the country. This follows a brutal crackdown that has left hundreds dead, including children, and many more facing torture, and unfair trials. We can’t stay silent in a moment like this! Add your voice calling on key world governments to help stop the killings -- and we will take our message directly into the UN meeting happening tomorrow in Geneva! [Sign Now]( Dear friends, It’s shocking -- Iranian courts sentenced five people to death over the mass protests that have swept through the country. Many more people are in immediate danger. Journalists, human rights defenders, university students, moms, and schoolchildren have been murdered -- and many of those arrested face torture, enforced disappearance, and unfair trials. The regime is not backing down, and is now even resorting to public executions to crush the revolution. We must stand with the people in Iran! Thousands of Iranians continue to protest, and we can help them keep the world’s attention on their struggle for freedom and justice. Sign our urgent petition now for world governments to help stop these brutal killings -- and we will bring our voices straight into a crucial UN session tomorrow: [Tell governments to help stop the brutal crackdown in Iran]( So far, more than 300 demonstrators have been killed by the government’s repression -- but the protests are not stopping. More than 1,000 indictments have been issued in Tehran alone, with hundreds more brought against people arrested across the country. The US, the EU, the UK, and Canada have all adopted human rights sanctions on Iranian leaders and some institutions, but much more is needed! Tomorrow, the UN Human Rights Council is holding a special session to discuss the Iran protests. This could lead to establishing an independent mechanism to investigate and address the most serious human rights violations committed in Iran during the recent crackdown. Global solidarity is needed to echo the call for freedom, and our support can help show government leaders that the world stands with the people in Iran. Join the campaign to stop the bloodshed and share widely: [Tell governments to help stop the brutal crackdown in Iran]( From the brutal crackdowns in Tibet and Burma to the Arab spring, over and over again, our community has stood side by side with pro-democracy movements. Now, let’s echo the call from all the brave people in Iran who are being crushed for wanting a government that brings justice, equality, and freedom. With hope and determination, Laura, Wissam, Fadi, Luis, Abdelrahman, Joana, Huiting, and the whole Avaaz team More Information: - [Iran court issues first death sentence in protest-linked cases]( (Aljazeera) - [EU sanctions 29 Iranians, three organisations over crackdown on protests]( (Reuters) - [Iran: Crackdown on peaceful protests since death of Jina Mahsa Amini needs independent international investigation, say UN experts]( (United Nations) - [UN rights council eyes probe of Iran crackdown]( (France24) - [Iran: Swift action by UN Human Rights Council essential after latest horrifying protester killings]( (Amnesty International) Photo Credit: Matt Hrkac Avaaz is a 70-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) 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