Peace for Iran

Two days ago at dusk, several hundred people of all ages and nationalities gathered at Union Square NYC. They came dressed in green, holding signs, candles and flowers. They stood side by side to honor those who have lost their lives in the recent political turmoil in Iran.







































There is a lot of conflicting information and opinions on the role our American government should take in this situation. I also know that in the past there has been media coverage that depicts the Iranian people in a way that scares some Americans. I am lucky to have a friend from this country and to have a first hand experience at knowing how good these people are, and that they are not all like the scary images we often see via the media.

I hope that my pictures can portray that the people from Iran are beautiful people that want the same as us; freedom, safety and rights for themselves and their children. We fought the battles long ago to have these rights and now it is their turn to fight for what they deserve. No matter what our government decides to do, we can support the Iranian people by staying informed and opening our eyes, ears and our hearts to this situation.