Iranian Solidarity Group New Zealand

15/09/2026

Four years after Jina Mahsa Amini’s killing, Woman, Life, Freedom remains one of the most unifying movements in Iran’s recent history, bringing together people across political views, generations and ethnicities around a shared demand for freedom, equality and dignity.

Women were at the forefront of this movement. The regime responded with brutal repression, killing hundreds of women, men and children. Yet the people of Iran have not given up. They rose again in January 2026, facing an even more brutal crackdown in which thousands of people were killed.

Four years on, we remember Jina and all those who have lost their lives. We honour their courage and the struggle they gave their lives for. And we demand meaningful international action to hold accountable all those responsible for crimes against humanity committed against the people of Iran.



Video credit: Siyâvash Shahabi

15/09/2026

Amnesty International Aotearoa NZ is privileged to be co-hosting 4-centre screenings of the documentary NASRIN , in association with Iranian Solidarity Group NZ. The screenings mark the 4th anniversary of the killing Jina Mahsa Amini, while she was in custody for not wearing her hijab in proper accordance with the local law. This screening will provide an opportunity for Amnesty International to talk about its ground-breaking report, detailing the Iranian regime’s grave human rights abuses against its own people.

Jina Mahsa Amini's killing sparked the beginning of the women-led Woman, Life, Freedom revolution, a movement that brought people from around the world together and united them through shared political demands: women’s freedom, dignity and equality. Since then, protests have continued, with Iranian authorities responding with an ever more brutal crackdown.

You can now book your seat. Follow the registration link for each city in Iranian Solidarity Group New Zealand bio

➡️ Dunedin
· Date: Friday 18th September
· Location: Archway 2 Lecture Theatre
· Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
https://events.humanitix.com/dunedin_jina_mahsa_amini_four_years?&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=blah+blah+blah&utm_content=Dunedin

➡️ Auckland
· Date: Sunday 20th of September
· Location: Pioneer Women's Hall, Ellen Melville Centre
· Time: 5:00 – 7:30 pm
https://events.humanitix.com/auckland_jina-mahsa-amini-four-years?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=blah+blah+blah&utm_content=+Auckland

➡️ Wellington
· Date: Sunday 20th of September
· Location: Two/fiftyseven Willis St
· Time: 2 - 5:30 pm
https://events.humanitix.com/wellington_jina-mahsa-amini-four-years?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=blah+blah+blah&utm_content=Wellington

➡️ Christchurch
· Date: Thursday 17 September 2026
· Location: Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre, 455 Hagley Avenue
· Time: 5:30 – 8 pm”
https://events.humanitix.com/christchurch_jina-mahsa-amini-four-years?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=blah+blah+blah&utm_content=Christchurch

14/09/2026

At least 135 lawyers in Iran faced judicial or security actions over the past year. HRANA documented arrests, prison terms, travel bans, and restrictions on practicing law. At least 34 identified lawyers were arrested. Five remain imprisoned.
Read more in HRANA’s report:
https://ow.ly/XGWZ50ZNrBR

14/09/2026

11/09/2026

A reminder: Only a few days left until our events across Aotearoa New Zealand. Registration closes the night before each event.

In partnership with Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand, join us in Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington and Auckland to mark four years since the killing of Jina Mahsa Amini and stand in solidarity with the people of Iran.

Our events will feature the launch of Amnesty International’s global campaign on human rights violations in Iran, speeches by MPs, powerful performances, poetry and more.

We’ll also share a video message from Nasrin Sotoudeh, sent directly from Iran, followed by a screening of the powerful documentary Nasrin.

We’ll speak about executions, political prisoners and the ongoing struggle for freedom and human rights inside Iran.

Seats are limited, so register now to secure your seat.

▶️ Registration closes the night before each event.

📍 CHRISTCHURCH
Thursday 17 September | 5:30–8:00 pm
Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre
455 Hagley Avenue
Link to Christchurch FB event and registration: https://facebook.com/events/s/four-years-since-the-killing-o/2694110740990571/

📍 DUNEDIN
Friday 18 September | 5:30–8:30 pm
Archway 2 Lecture Theatre
Otago University Main Campus
Link to Dunedin FB event and registration: https://www.facebook.com/share/14sWuMKp3p3/

📍 WELLINGTON
Sunday 20 September | 2:00–5:30 pm
two/fiftyseven (above Unity Books)
Level 2, 57 Willis Street
Link to Wellington FB event and registration: https://facebook.com/events/s/four-years-since-the-killing-o/2221338198442327/

📍 AUCKLAND
Sunday 20 September | 5:00–7:30 pm
Pioneer Women’s Memorial Hall
Freyberg Place
Link to Auckland FB event and registration: https://facebook.com/events/s/four-years-since-the-killing-o/1362462259332197/







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