Parisa Fitz-Henley Instagram – TW: Violence against women 40 years ago today 10 women in Iran were killed for living out their beliefs. Please join me in learning about and sharing their stories and the stories of countless women in Iran who have been fighting and continue to fight for freedom in ways that move our entire world. In this video I share about Mona Mahmudnizhad, one of the women killed. She inspired me growing up and also inspired the creation of @themonafoundation — which it is my great honor to support. I hope you’ll watch and/or read on to learn about her and carry these stories forward. #OurStoryIsOne @ourstoryisone “ #OurStoryIsOne is a global campaign marking the 40th anniversary of the execution of 10 Baha’i women in Shiraz, Iran, who were hanged for their belief in a faith that promotes gender equality, justice and truthfulness. The executions prompted a global wave of support for the persecuted Iranian Baha’i community. The campaign has dedicated this anniversary to all women in Iran, regardless of faith and background, who have contributed to the long struggle for gender equality, calling for artistic content to honor the 10 as well as all the women in Iran. Following their arrests, and for six months prior to their execution, the 10 women faced brutal interrogations, torture, and ill treatment in an effort to force them to recant their faith. They were asked to choose between their beliefs or their lives. They chose to stand for equality and justice. “The arduous path to gender equality in Iran has been walked by countless women over the decades. That road has been marked by the sacrifices of those who chose to stand for their principles even over their lives,” says Simin Fahandej, the Baha’i International Community Representative to the United Nations in Geneva.” via @bahaibic #WomanLifeFreedom #Iran #OurStoryIsOne Video description: Close up of me, facing the camera. I have brown skin, and brown hair that’s been tied back. I’m wearing a black blouse with white polka dots and dangling brass earrings.