The Galway-based, female-led network of Iranian immigrants believe human rights concerns are being overshadowed by geopolitical issues
Dr Mahya Ostovar
The surge in fuel prices and the protests that followed has reminded Ireland that wars in the Middle East affect countries and communities far beyond the region. With the US-Iran conflict far from over, a new Galway-based advocacy group has launched an appeal for Ireland and the EU to place Iranian people – and not just geopolitical interests – at the centre of international decision‑making.
The Iranian Democratic Diaspora Network in Ireland (IDDNI) is a multi-ethnic, non-partisan, female-led network of Iranian first‑generation immigrants living across Ireland.