Neda Soltan, Angel of Iran

Many of you perhaps remember the terrible day that
the images of the murder of Neda Soltan were sent around the globe. As is reported on Wikipedia,

“The footage of the death of Neda Agha-Soltan (Persian: ندا آقا سلطان - Nedā Āġā Soltān; January 23, 1982 – June 20, 2009) drew international attention after she was killed during the 2009 Iranian election protests. Her death was captured on video by bystanders and broadcast over the Internet and the video became a rallying point for the reformist opposition. Nedā (ندا) is a word used in Persian to mean "voice", "calling," or "divine message," and she has been referred to as the "voice of Iran."She was filmed as she lay dying on the street. Her death thus became iconic in the struggle of Iranian protesters against what they said was the fraudulent election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.”

This story is of interst to us because of the role that women are playing in the movement for democracy and freedom around the globe.

Please, click on the pictures and learn more about this effort.