👀📽️JOIN US for the Chicago premiere of First to Stand: the Cases and Causes of Irwin Cotler.
This powerful documentary follows @IrwinCotler and his team as we take on the cases and causes of leading human rights champions around the world.
Where: Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
When: June 26, 2025 | 6 PM-8 PM CT
After the film, join an exclusive (and rare!) open conversation with extraordinary Iranian journalist and women's rights champion, @AlinejadMasih, who is among the activists profiled in the film.
Masih Alinejad is a leading voice for women’s rights and freedom of expression in #Iran , a Time Magazine Women of the Year honoree, and an inspiration.
She will join director Irene Lilienheim Angelico and moderator Rick Salomon, RWCHR Senior Fellow and co-founder of the Illinois Holocaust Museum, for this very special conversation after the film.
Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance.
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Registration is required, but the event is free and open to the public.
We hope to see you there!
Engage w/ @Masihalinejad in a rare live appearance in Chicago on June 26 in talks with acclaimed director Irene Lilienheim Angelico at the Illinois Holocaust Museum... tickets are free but reservations are required.... check https://t.co/YDXrB9eiEv
Force Ali Khamenei and his regime to give up entirely.
It’s time for democratic nations to act with pressure.
Stand with the people or stand with their oppressors.
There is only one solution to end this war.
Please, listen to my message in this video.
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Iranian freedom fighter Masih Alinejad to make rare appearance @ Chicago Q&A w/ dir. Irene Angelico-June 26 Illinois Holocaust Museum. FREE but reserve: https://t.co/yaQoXQa3e5
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