Giving a Face to Iran’s 14,000 Political Prisoners
Senator Miville-Dechêne gave a statement in support of the brave Iranians standing up for women, life, and freedom.
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WATCH: Calls Continue for Canada to List Iran’s IRGC as Terrorist Entity
Senator Omidvar joined Power & Politics to talk about how Canada should list Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group.
WATCH: United Nations ‘Orange the World’ in Iran
Senator Omidvar participated in a panel discussion hosted by the European Union’s diplomatic community in Toronto, the Diaspora Film Festival, and the Iranian community.
Canada Can do More to Help Iran’s Imprisoned Protesters
In this op-ed, Senator Ratna Omidvar and Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne urge the Canadian government to increase pressure on the Iranian regime.
The Inter-Parliamentary Canadian Friendship Group for a Free Iran Will Help Amplify Women’s Voices
On December 14, 2022, Senator Omidvar announced the launch of the Inter-Parliamentary Canadian Friendship Group for a Free Iran.
Press Release: Senator Ratna Omidvar and MP Ali Ehsassi Launch the Inter-Parliamentary Canadian Friendship Group for a Free Iran
Senator Ratna Omidvar and MP Ali Ehsassi have launched a Friendship Group to amplify the voices of Iranian women and girls who are protesting for their human rights.
Press Release: Canadians Overwhelmingly Support Seizing the Canadian Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials who are Violating Human Rights in Russia and Iran
According to a poll commissioned jointly by senators Donna Dasko and Ratna Omidvar, a majority of Canadians support seizing the Canadian assets of foreign officials who are violating human rights, and using these assets to help victims.
Giving Voice to Brave Iranians with the Song “Baraye”
Senator Omidvar rose in the Senate to give voice to brave Iranians. She read out the lyrics of Shervin Hajipur's song, "Baraye."
We Can Help Iranian Women and Girls by Seizing the Assets of Corrupt Officials
In an op-ed in the Globe and Mail, Senator Omidvar urges the government to go beyond freezing the assets of sanctioned Iranian officials by confiscating and redirecting them to the victims of the regime.
Will Canada Confiscate Sanctioned Iranian Assets and Repurpose them to Help Victims of the Regime?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if Canada will confiscate sanctioned Iranian assets and repurpose them to help victims.