Appeal to all, but especially Cubans and Cuban Americans: Show your solidarity on January 3rd in Washington DC for Iranian protesters

 “The solidarity of the shaken can say ‘no’ to the measures of mobilization that make the state of war permanent. … The solidarity of the shaken is built up in persecution and uncertainty: that is its front line, quiet, without fanfare or sensation even there where this aspect of the ruling Force seeks to seize it.” - Jan Patočka

This appeal is to all, but especially Cubans and Cuban Americans in the Washington DC area.

Protests broke out in Iran on December 28, 2025 over currency devaluation and hyperinflation, but university students on December 30th linked the economic demands to political ones, and the protests have spread nationwide.

The Islamic theocracy has responded with brutal violence visited on the protesters. This is why it is so important to expose their crimes, and demand accountability.

Please come out and show your solidarity on January 3rd in Washington DC at 12 noon, in front of the interest section of  the Islamic Republic of Iran located at 1250 23rd street NW, Washington, DC 20037 for Iranian protesters seeking to restore democracy and the rule of law in Iran.

Their struggle is our struggle. The communist dictatorship in Cuba has been allied with the theocracy in Iran since 1979. 

Cuban and Iranian democrats need to join forces in the struggle for our respective peoples freedom. 

The Center for a Free Cuba is calling for Cubans to show their solidarity.

CFC calls on #Cubans to show solidarity with the brave people of #Iran fighting for #freedom. Nationwide protests have broken out across Iran. https://t.co/Kp36KoBaXG 1/9

— Center for a Free Cuba (@cubacenter) January 1, 2026

Below is a mashup of Patria y Vida and Baraye. These are two protest songs that have shaken tyrants in Havana and Tehran.  

Iranian march to the White House was a success. Some sounds and images

On Saturday October 22, 2022 in Washington, DC thousands of Iranians, and others in good will, gathered from all across the United States to show solidarity with our sisters and brothers in Iran.

We met on the National Mall in Washington DC at 3:00 pm and marched to the White House. There was a Cuban - Cuban American contingent that made it to the march. (Thank you all for coming. This blog had issued a call for such participation.)

Weren't able to make it? 

You can still take action by signing and sharing this petition to  expel Iran's diplomats and demand that political prisoners be freed. https://www.change.org/p/g7-leaders-expel-iran-s-diplomats-demand-that-political-prisoners-be-freed

Iran should also be removed from the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Please sign and share this petition. https://www.womanlifefreedom.today/#sign

Iran ranks 143 among 146 countries in the global gender gap index. It’s election to a leadership role on the @UN Commission on the Status of Women, the top body for women’s rights, is absurd! Sign this https://t.co/XABIxQpjyu #IranReveloution2022

— Nazanin Afshin-Jam MacKay (@NazaninAJ) October 24, 2022

Please share with all your friends‌. The situation in Iran remains dire, and international attention and solidarity are much needed.  #MahsaAmini

Appeal to all, but especially Cubans and Cuban Americans: Show your solidarity on October 22nd in Washington DC for Iranian protesters

“The solidarity of the shaken can say ‘no’ to the measures of mobilization that make the state of war permanent. … The solidarity of the shaken is built up in persecution and uncertainty: that is its front line, quiet, without fanfare or sensation even there where this aspect of the ruling Force seeks to seize it.” - Jan Patočka

This Saturday (Oct 22) in #DC we will gather from all across the United States to show solidarity with our sisters and brothers in #Iran. 

Meeting point: Washington DC, National Mall (3pm) 

March Destination: White House (5pm) 

Also take action online signing and sharing this petition to  expel Iran's diplomats / demand that political prisoners be freed. https://www.change.org/p/g7-leaders-expel-iran-s-diplomats-demand-that-political-prisoners-be-freed

Please share with all your friends‌  #MahsaAmini

This appeal is to all, but especially Cubans and Cuban Americans in the Washington DC area: Please come out and show your solidarity on October 22nd in Washington DC for Iranian protesters seeking to restore democracy and the rule of law in Iran.

Their struggle is our struggle. The communist dictatorship in Cuba has been allied with the theocracy in Iran since 1979. Cuban and Iranian democrats need to join forces in the struggle for our respective peoples freedom. The Center for a Free Cuba called out for Cubans to show their solidarity.

CFC calls on #Cubans to show solidarity with the brave people of #Iran fighting for #freedom. Their protest anthem's gone viral like #PatriaYVida; now its composer's been arrested same as @MaykelOsorbo349. https://t.co/YfCJafS7iI #IranProtests2022 #MahsaAmini #ShervinHajipour 1/3

— Center for a Free Cuba (@cubacenter) October 6, 2022

Anna Mahjar Barducci posted this mashup of Patria y Vida and Baraye. These are two protest songs that have shaken tyrants in Havana and Tehran.

Mashup of Songs Associated with #Iranian, #Cuban Protests: No More Lies, We Want #Freedom! #baraye #PatriaYVida @cubacenter https://t.co/IWye7roQgf

— Anna Mahjar Barducci (@AnnaMahjar) October 19, 2022