A call from the World Peace Council to the peace movements of the world
For rights and justice in Iran
STEVE BISHOP reports from Codir’s AGM in London which took stock of the struggle for human and labour rights in Iran
Protesters take part in a demonstration outside the Iranian Embassy in south west London on Monday October 30 2023
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THE Committee for Defence of Iranian People’s Rights (Codir) held a well-attended AGM this weekend at Unison’s central London headquarters.
In her opening remarks, the meeting’s chair, Liz Payne, welcomed everyone, including those joining online from Canada, where Codir also has an active organisation, Germany and across Britain.
The election of a new central council saw Gawain Little, general secretary of the General Federation of Trade Unions, confirmed as Codir’s new general secretary.
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