Angelina Jolie highlights tragic loss of 7-year-old girl in Iran protests, calls for justice

Jolie calls for "accountability for those responsible, and greater freedom for all those who are seeking it"

Hollywood star and humanitarian Angelina Jolie drew attention to the human toll of ongoing protests in Iran by sharing a poignant photo of a seven-year-old girl at her mother’s grave. The girl’s mother, Parisa Lashkari, 30, was reportedly killed during demonstrations in Noorabad, Fars province, Iran, on January 10.

In her Instagram post, Jolie wrote, “No child should have to carry this kind of grief. May her mother’s memory be honored and may the truth be established, with protection for civilians, accountability for those responsible, and greater freedom for all those who are seeking it.”

 

 

 

 

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The post comes amid widespread protests in Iran, sparked by political and social unrest. Demonstrations have intensified over the past year in response to issues ranging from restrictions on personal freedoms to government crackdowns on dissent. Many protesters have called for greater human rights protections and accountability for the deaths of civilians during clashes with authorities.

Jolie, an Academy Award-winning actress and long-time advocate for human rights, has frequently used her platform to draw attention to humanitarian crises, refugee rights, and the protection of civilians in conflict zones. She has previously served as a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and has campaigned globally for the protection of vulnerable populations affected by war, displacement, and political violence.

By sharing the photo and highlighting the tragedy, Jolie’s post emphasizes the personal cost of political repression and calls for international attention to protect civilians in Iran. Her advocacy reinforces a global conversation about accountability, justice, and the need for greater freedoms for citizens in countries experiencing political unrest.