Once again, in the Islamic Republic, a tragedy has resulted in the death of 51 workers and injury of many others. The mine owner, in pursuit of more profit, despite the workers’ warnings about the presence of gas, without conducting gas measurements in the tunnels, sent them to their deaths, destroying dozens of families. For the capitalists, 51 is just a number. But the revolutionary movement of “Woman, Life, Freedom” has taught us to rise in defense of the right to live in all its dimensions. This tragedy was
neither an “accident” nor a “workplace incident.” In just the year 2023, about 2,115 workers lost their lives at work, and 27,000 workers were injured. For us, these figures are not just numbers; they represent lives sacrificed to profit-seeking and for capitalist exploitation.
The Islamic Republic, in order to conceal its crimes and as the advocate of private sector employers, punishes those who fight to end exploitation and oppression. This includes the case of Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist sentenced to death for her struggle for a humane and just society.
To seek justice and prevent the recurrence of such crimes, we must demand justice for all the victims of this oppressive and exploitative system. In conclusion, we call for an investigation into the situation of the families of those killed and the prosecution of those responsible for the Tabas mine disaster, urging all conscious individuals to pursue justice for this tragedy.
Woman, Life, Freedom
September 27, 2024
Association of Iranian Women in Montreal
Collective of Woman Life Freedom – Rome
Dallas Iranian Women Association (DIWA).
Everyday Feminism
Frauen Tribunal – Hannover, Germany
Free Iranian Women’s Association
Gender Equality Committee of Solidarity of Republicans of Iran
IKWRO-Women Rights Organizations.
Iranian Circle of Women for International Networking (ICWIN)
Iranian Women Activist in Exile – Berlin, Germany
Iranian Women Association of Parto, Germany.
Iranian-German women’s association, Cologne, Germany
IWIN Iranian Women In Network
Left Unity of Women
Maanaav – LGBTQ Community – Sweden
Me Too Movement Iran
Orange County Women Study Group.
Stop honor Killings
The Organization for Emancipation of Women
Together for Women’s Health Foundation.
Women for Sustainable Freedom & Equality
Zanan Group in Northern California