Warisha Moradi: Iranian regime targets society, but people's resistance will prevail

Kurdish political prisoner Warisha Moradi, who has been sentenced to death in Iran, said: "They are trying to condemn the entire society to oppression and execution. But the truth is that resistance will ultimately prevail."

Warisha Moradi, who is currently held in Evin Prison, sent a letter on the anniversary of the "Tuesdays Against Execution" campaign. 

Warisha Moradi emphasized that she was part of the resistance against ISIS in Kobanê, and added: "I am one of those who fought until the very end of their lives and who, even after falling as martyrs, wanted their gravestone to read: ‘I still owe my people.’ They taught us that the struggle for truth and humanity is an act of sacrifice, and that a person must never abandon this hope."

Those who resist will win!

Warisha Moradi stated: "The death sentence was given to us! We are a community of brave women who have asserted their free will! My comrades and I were sentenced as representatives of an entire society. The truth is that this nightmare has been imposed upon the whole of society. They are trying to condemn the entire population to oppression and execution. But the reality is that resistance will prevail." 

Emphasizing the importance of solidarity, Moradi added: "The support we receive, both from inside and outside, plays a crucial role in overturning death sentences, and this is a great source of strength for us. Inside prison, we have fought for freedom against the crimes and oppression carried out by security forces. Society stands with us, and this support is the clearest sign that the resistance against Iran’s oppressive state system will continue. 

The strike carried out with the participation of the people of Kurdistan was also part of this stance, and this is something to be proud of. The struggle within prison is alive; it feels as if it is happening directly on the front lines. Because this struggle concerns everyone and is a fundamental issue. This is a stand against the suppression of prisoners’ fundamental concerns and their struggle to defend their rights. The unique resistance against human rights violations and inhumane practices in Iran’s prisons continues and will not stop."

Moradi also spoke about her participation in the weekly "Tuesdays Against Execution" campaign, stating: "Women have taken this resistance upon their shoulders. It is both a stance against the pressures of the existing male-dominated system that is inherently hostile to women and a reflection of our unwavering commitment to the struggle for freedom. Every Tuesday, the 'No to Execution' campaign continues in various prisons across Iran. This act of solidarity is a way of defending our human values and fundamental rights. It is a collective call that highlights the right to life and demands the abolition of the death penalty in Iran. The campaign of the 'Tuesdays Against Execution' is the voice of humanity united against state-sanctioned executions designed to instill fear in society."

I became a comrade of those who save humanıty 

Moradi emphasized that the oppression stemming from an uncontrolled system is dragging the entire world toward destruction. She continued: "No, humanity is the very essence of our existence. That is why our struggle is the struggle of all humankind; it is waged in defense of the existence of society as a whole. We, the ‘women who have attained freedom,’ draw our strength from this reality to openly express our demands because our struggle reflects the demands of the entire society. This is a truth that empowers and strengthens the determination of all those who seek social justice. Our goal of ‘a free life’ aims to eliminate ‘a wrong life,’ and we must achieve this.

The dominant patriarchal system in the world is fundamentally opposed to the reality of humanity and human rights in every way. This system is built upon contradictions to sustain its own existence. We are challenging and questioning this system. We have liberated ourselves from narrow molds, patriarchal hierarchies, sexist and dogmatic beliefs, and we have come to witness its true nature. This system has led humanity astray for thousands of years and has been built against women, or rather, directly against life itself, because women and life are one and the same. First, men established dominance, and then they turned nature into the target of their attacks. So, what is the ultimate goal of this system? More exploitation! And what must be done in response? The struggle must continue!

Women of the past, each according to her intellectual capacity, identified this issue and sought solutions through different means. Some resisted oppression through their beliefs and leanings, some through a philosophical perspective, others through literary expression, and some through their analyses. Women have always been part of this process. They were enslaved, and they bore the greatest pain. However, none of them was ever the main subject of the struggle; they were merely the oppressed, never seen as the pioneers. Today, we have overcome this barrier. We believe that the fundamental issue of life as it exists today must be a human-centered one. Only when the natural flow of life is restored to balance will all other problems find resolution."

Moradi emphasized that Kurdish women have not fallen behind in this struggle; on the contrary, through their cultural and social consciousness, they have actively participated in this “struggle for life” and waged great resistance. She highlighted that Kurdish women have now become a symbol of the women's struggle and stated: "January 26 marked the anniversary of Kobanê’s liberation from ISIS. Everyone acknowledges this as 'the beginning of the end for ISIS.' On this date, a turning point occurred, marking the beginning of a new era of enlightenment.  Kurdish women actively participated in this war from every corner of the world, questioning patriarchal paradigms and taking significant steps forward. They became the vanguards of the battle. By acting both as a source of light and resistance against oppression and tyranny, they brought the 'women’s issue' to the forefront as one of the defining struggles of the century.”

Moradi stated that she also took part in the battle of Kobanê, saying: "Some of my pains have deepened so much that even today, they feel as if they are recurring.  This pain, in a way, feels like an honor given to me in the name of humanity, it is always in my mind. Perhaps my conscience has eased this pain slightly, but fully aware of my debt to humanity, I fought until my very last breath. I have waged this struggle throughout my entire life, and when I reach the point of martyrdom, I want it to be written on my grave: ‘I departed this world having paid my debt to my people.’"

At the end of her letter, Moradi said: "As the victory of Kobanê is celebrated, the excitement and pride brought by this triumph only strengthened my determination twice as much. I have become a comrade of those who have saved humanity. This patriarchal system refuses to accept women's resistance in any way, especially the fact that women have won a victory against a dark force and that this victory is being openly recognized."