{"id":327919,"date":"2025-01-22T09:58:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T08:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=327919"},"modified":"2025-01-22T09:58:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T08:58:02","slug":"simaye-azadis-29th-telethon-a-beacon-of-resistance-and-hope-for-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-resistance\/simaye-azadis-29th-telethon-a-beacon-of-resistance-and-hope-for-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"Simaye Azadi\u2019s 29th Telethon: A Beacon of Resistance and Hope for Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_327923\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-327923\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-327923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Simay-e-Azadi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Simay-e-Azadi.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Simay-e-Azadi-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Simay-e-Azadi-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Simay-e-Azadi-750x420.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Simay-e-Azadi-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Simay-e-Azadi-696x390.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-327923\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Simaye Azadi (Iran NTV) 29th Telethon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.iranntv.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simaye Azadi<\/a>, the dissident satellite TV channel serving as the voice of the Iranian Resistance, successfully concluded its 29th telethon, raising an unprecedented 599 billion tomans ($7.31 million). This milestone underscores the channel\u2019s vital role in exposing the regime\u2019s repression and amplifying the voices of a nationwide movement demanding democracy and freedom.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For 54 hours, from January 17 to January 21, contributions poured in from Iranians across the world, including those inside the country, despite severe economic hardships and oppressive conditions. From political prisoners and academics to ordinary citizens, participants pledged their support, underscoring Simaye Azadi\u2019s role as a lifeline for the Iranian people and their Resistance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the few independent media outlets focused on Iran, Simaye Azadi is known for broadcasting unfiltered news, reports, and documentaries that highlight the regime&#8217;s human rights abuses and the efforts of the Iranian Resistance. Its financial independence maintained entirely through public contributions, ensures it remains free from regime influence and propaganda.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On January 17, 2025, Simay-e Azadi (Iran NTV) commenced its 29th telethon\u2014a three-day event showcasing the unyielding determination of Iranians worldwide in their fight against the oppressive regime. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FreeIranTelethon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FreeIranTelethon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BT2FNMTk87\">https:\/\/t.co\/BT2FNMTk87<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/en_simayazadi\/status\/1880459138721010146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 18, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Platform for the People\u2019s Voices<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contributors shared messages of hope, resilience, and defiance against the regime. Sepideh, an elderly woman from Mashhad, donated 80 million rials despite her husband\u2019s unemployment, declaring: \u201cSimaye Azadi is the light of our home. The regime has been exposed, and its power is no longer effective. We are ready to fight until freedom is achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Samira from Iran\u2019s Kurdistan pledged her monthly medication expenses, stating:\u00a0\u201cWith God\u2019s help and under the leadership of Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, we will reclaim our beloved Iran.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From outside Iran, contributors echoed the same determination. Saeed from Norway called Simaye Azadi \u201cthe voice of freedom\u201d and announced a collective contribution of 260,500 Norwegian krones. Similarly, Afsaneh from Germany likened the telethon to \u201cthe arrival of spring,\u201d pledging \u20ac27,600.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">January 18, 2025 \u2013 Day two of Simay-e Azadi\u2019s 29th telethon highlighted the unity and resolve of Iranians and their global supporters.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FreeIranTelethon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FreeIranTelethon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/r70BUllgyS\">https:\/\/t.co\/r70BUllgyS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/en_simayazadi\/status\/1880832046828048832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">International Endorsements<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The telethon also drew support from international political figures, academics, and activists. John Perry, a former Irish government minister, emphasized:\u00a0\u201cSimaye Azadi broadcasts the Iranian people\u2019s struggle. This independent TV is crucial in amplifying their voices and exposing the regime\u2019s atrocities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Similarly, The Rt. Hon. David Jones and William Powell from the UK acknowledged the channel\u2019s role in highlighting the Iranian Resistance\u2019s efforts and the regime\u2019s increasing vulnerability.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Movement Beyond Borders<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contributions from over 40 countries reflected the global solidarity behind Iran\u2019s resistance movement. Whether through financial support, personal sacrifices, or sharing stories of perseverance, participants reaffirmed their commitment to challenging the regime\u2019s oppression.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Messages from inside Evin Prison further underscored Simaye Azadi\u2019s importance as a platform for the oppressed. Female political prisoners called on Iranians to support the channel, describing it as \u201cthe voice of the uprising and the people\u2019s hope.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Simay-e Azadi\u2019s telethon amplifies voices of resistance with global support, heartfelt messages, and powerful contributions for a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FreeIran2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FreeIran2025<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FreeIranTelethon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FreeIranTelethon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rSahJpjRQi\">https:\/\/t.co\/rSahJpjRQi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/en_simayazadi\/status\/1881167407546605759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 20, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Simaye Azadi\u2019s 29th telethon was more than a fundraising effort\u2014it was a resounding affirmation of unity and determination. At a time when the regime faces unprecedented internal and external challenges, this event demonstrated the strength of a movement committed to democracy and human rights.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/message-29th-telethon-simaye-azadi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stated<\/a>:\u00a0\u201cEvery step taken for the Resistance is a step toward reclaiming Iran\u2019s freedom. Together, we will end decades of tyranny and build a democratic future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The telethon\u2019s success sends a clear message to the regime: the Iranian people\u2019s struggle for freedom is alive and unyielding, supported by a global network that will not rest until Iran is free. Simaye Azadi remains at the forefront, illuminating the path toward a democratic and sovereign Iran.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Message on the Successful Completion of the 29th National Hamyari (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FreeIranTelethon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FreeIranTelethon<\/a>) with Simay Azadi (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a> NTV)-<br \/>The dedicated women, men, youth, and supporters of the Iranian Resistance who tirelessly contributed to this National Telethon created a campaign that stands as a\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0pNCV9XzV5\">pic.twitter.com\/0pNCV9XzV5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Maryam_Rajavi\/status\/1881761388668039277?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simaye Azadi, the dissident satellite TV channel serving as the voice of the Iranian Resistance, successfully concluded its 29th telethon, raising an unprecedented 599 billion tomans ($7.31 million). 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