In a powerful address at the Summit, Iranian women’s rights activist Masih Alinejad sharply criticized European politicians for what she described as years of silence over the Iranian regime’s actions. Speaking before an international audience, Alinejad accused Western leaders of failing to confront what she called terrorism and “gender apartheid” in Iran.
She pointed to victims present in the room who had been shot during protests, underscoring the human cost of what she described as global inaction. The speech marked a rare and emotionally charged moment at a UN-linked gathering in Geneva, drawing attention to ongoing human rights concerns and the treatment of women in Iran.