All across the world today, people are showing their solitary to the Iranian people in their struggle for democracy, freedom and human rights. In over 80 cities, from Austin, Texas to London to Tokyo, people are protesting against the disputed Iranian presidential election and the severe clampdown on opposition activities by the Iranian government. The event is being supported by Shirin Ebadi (2003 Nobel Peace Laureate), Iranian League for Defense of Human Rights, Human Rights Watch, Reporters without Borders, Amnesty International, 42 Arab human rights organizations etc.
This NPR article provides details on the protests that were held in Amsterdam London, Islamabad, Australia, Tokyo, Seoul, and Brussels. Shirin Ebadi addressed a crowd in Amsterdam in which she urged the international community to reject the outcome of the Iranian election.
