Canadian foreign minister to host virtual meeting with 14 others to discuss Iran protests

Canada will host a meeting of female foreign ministers across the world to highlight Iran's "brutal" assault on protests sparked by the killing of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini.

Melanie Joly, Canada's foreign minister made theannouncement on Thursday (October 20). Joly's office stated that the state of womenand human rights in Iran will be discussed by her and 14 others. It was further mentioned that they will also discuss ways to increase support for Iranians.

As per reports, the virtual meeting will be joined by a foreign minister from Germany, Chile, Norway, New Zealand, and others.

The Canadian foreign minister said, "My counterparts and I will gather to send a clear message: the Iranian regime must end all forms of violence and persecution against the Iranian people, including their brutal aggressions against women in particular."
The Guardian reportsshe further added that Canada will continue to show its support for women in Iran.

Additionally, sanctions against six people and four entities, including Iran's Deputy Interior Minister Majid Mirahmadi, were imposed by Joly in response to human rights abuses in the country.

Protests in Iran began after 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini died on September 16, after being imprisoned by morality police in Tehran for three days due to her "inappropriate hijab."

Not just Canada, but people worldwide have criticised Iran for this. Several violent clashes broke out in the country leading to the deathof many and injuries toseveral.

(With inputs from agencies)

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