Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality

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"Yesterday and today, Iran's Pasteur Institute, after more than a hundred years of efforts to produce vaccines, was completely destroyed by American bombs. During the Corona period, this institute's Iranian vaccines saved our people, including me and my family, despite the sanctions imposed by the United States and Europe. I really don't know what the definition of a war crime is from the perspective of Western governments anymore."  International Humanitarian Laws Database - https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treaties/icc-statute-amendment-art8-2010/article-8 Article 8 - War crimes 1. The Court shall have jurisdiction in respect of war crimes in particular when committed as part of a plan or policy or as part of a large-scale commission of such crimes. 2. For the purpose of this Statute, "war crimes" means: (a) Grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, namely, any of the following acts against persons or property protected under the...

On March 1, the day after the U.S. and Israel launched their unprovoked war against Iran, the Virginia Defenders wrote to an old friend in Tehran and asked if he and his family were OK. The friend is Habib Ahmadzadeh, a prominent author and filmmaker whom we met during our 2007 journey through Iran. The emails we have received from Habib tell the story you won’t hear from the corporate media. We hope they will inspire you to speak out loudly and demand an end to this senseless, murderous war.  As new emails arrive they will be added to the page, The Emails. Please share widely. You can also subscribe to this blog to receive notifications of each update.

King Salim Khalfani  

Current issue:  U&A March 12, 2026 - No War On Iran!   Recent past issue: U&A February 26, 2026 - ICE OUT of RVA!

IMMIGRANT SUPPORT The New Virginia Majority, Richmond Tenants Union, and Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality, along with other allied groups are hosting a rent party this Saturday, February 7th from 7-11pm at Studio Two Three! Our goal is to raise $10,000 with all proceeds directly supporting families who are currently under threat of eviction by the city. This need is urgent so limited presale tickets available. Purchase on Venmo  @richmond -tenants. Tickets available at the door. Please bring cash for drinks, raffles and more! Thank you to our generous DJs and performers for gifting us with their time & talents! Thanks to the individuals, groups and businesses that are making this event happen. Get your dance on and stand up for your neighbors! We protect us. ————————— ¡New Virginia Majority, Richmond Tenants Union y Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality, junto con otros grupos aliados, estamos organizando una fiesta benéfica este sábado 7 de f...