We see your struggle, and we stand with you. So, to the girls and women of Iran, I want to say: Your song sings in our hearts. This new year, they, too, should be surrounded by support and kindness. Today, as the battle cry of “women, life, freedom” continues to reverberate around the world, we cannot celebrate the renewal of spring without thinking of them. (Applause.)Īnd earlier this month, here in this room, we recognized the bravy of - bravery of Iranian women and girls fighting for freedom at the International Women of Courage awards. (Applause.) Not before his music became an anthem for freedom, sung in the streets.Īnd that’s why, in February, I was so honored to announce that Shervin had won a Grammy. Shervin Hajipour was arrested, but not before his video was seen 40 million times in two days. THE FIRST LADY: When I first heard “Baraye,” I was stunned by the courage of this song and the women it lifts up.

Those lyrics are so powerful, aren’t they? …freedom, for freedom, for freedom.” (Applause.) And E- (applause) - and Eid-eh Shoma Mobarak! (Applause.) Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””.

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