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Media Advisory: Women, Life, Freedom 5K Run and Walk

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) is organizing a 5-kilometre (5K) run or walk on October 22, 2023, in support of the global Women Life, Freedom revolution and to commemorate the victims of Flight PS752.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) is organizing a 5-kilometre (5K) run or walk on October 22, 2023, in support of the global Women Life, Freedom revolution and to commemorate the victims of Flight PS752.
  • The event aims to amplify the voices of people in Iran and raise awareness about the ongoing struggles of brave Iranian women.
  • Funds raised during the event will be donated to the PAND Settlement Charity to offer crucial assistance to Iranian refugees who have fled the country out of fear for their safety.
  • Participants in Canada and the United States will receive a medal for their participation.

Flight PS752 case referred to International Court of Justice, significant step towards justice

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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TORONTO, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) is pleased to share that the Government of Canada, alongside Ukraine, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, have formally referred the case regarding Islamic Republic of Iran’s downing of the Ukrainian International Airlines Flight PS752 on January 8, 2020, to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

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  • TORONTO, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) is pleased to share that the Government of Canada, alongside Ukraine, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, have formally referred the case regarding Islamic Republic of Iran’s downing of the Ukrainian International Airlines Flight PS752 on January 8, 2020, to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
  • This referral is a significant and long-awaited step towards holding the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accountable.
  • The Islamic Regime declined to respond within the six-month arbitration period, enabling this referral to the ICJ.
  • If accepted, an impartial court and hearing process will be initiated to investigate the downing of Flight PS752, which killed all 176 passengers and crew on board and an unborn child.

Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims announces resignation of Dr. Hamed Esmaeilion from role of President and Spokesperson

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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TORONTO, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It is with both sadness and understanding that the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) announces the resignation of Dr. Hamed Esmaeilion from his role as President and Spokesperson effective immediately.

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  • TORONTO, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It is with both sadness and understanding that the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) announces the resignation of Dr. Hamed Esmaeilion from his role as President and Spokesperson effective immediately.
  • Hamed’s resignation follows his acceptance of a formal and involved role in Iran’s revolution.
  • “It has been incredibly meaningful to be the voice of the Association over the past three years,” says Hamed Esmaeilion, former President and Spokesperson of the Association.
  • We will continue to support him in every way that we can,” says Kourosh Doustshenas, Board Member and newly appointed Spokesperson for the Association.

Honouring the Memories of Victims on the Third Anniversary of Flight PS752 Downing

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Sunday, January 8, 2023
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TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks three years since Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks three years since Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
  • “As we commemorate the third anniversary of this horrific event, our hearts break all over again.
  • The anniversary ceremony included speeches from family members of victims, as well as various elected officials including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • Many Federal, Provincial, and Municipal politicians of all stripes attended the event, exemplifying broad support for those who lost loved ones.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Third Anniversary Commemoration of the Downing of Flight PS752

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Reception and art gallery viewing: 11:00am-1:50pm

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  • Reception and art gallery viewing: 11:00am-1:50pm
    The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) is hosting a ceremony to commemorate the third anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752.
  • Over 85 cities across Canada and around the world will join the Association to honour and remember the victims of Flight PS752 and to express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution.
  • Media are requested to RSVP to this event via the media contact provided below.
  • Media are required to request access to the livestream link prior to Friday, January 6, 2023, by emailing the media contact.

Senior officials of the Iranian government officially banned from Canada

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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As the Iranian people continue to press their government and hold it accountable, the Government of Canada is taking action to prevent senior members of the Iranian regime from finding safe haven in Canada.

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  • As the Iranian people continue to press their government and hold it accountable, the Government of Canada is taking action to prevent senior members of the Iranian regime from finding safe haven in Canada.
  • It includes: heads of state, members of the Cabinet, ambassadors, senior diplomats, members of the judiciary, senior military and intelligence officials and senior public servants.
  • In addition to being banned from entering Canada, current and former senior officials present here may be investigated and removed from the country.
  • With today's news, senior officials of the Iranian regime and the IRGC are inadmissible to Canada.

Canada to implement new measures against the Iranian regime

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Canada will take significant, further action against the Iranian regime.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Canada will take significant, further action against the Iranian regime.
  • Taken together, this new suite of measures will help hold the Iranian regime to account for its egregious actions.
  • Earlier this week, Canada also announced additional sanctions against senior Iranian officials and prominent entities that directly implement repressive measures, violate human rights, and spread the Iranian regime's propaganda.
  • We will continue to use every tool at our disposal to implement the most robust sanctions against the Iranian regime in the world.

One Thousand Days Since Flight PS752: Rally in Ottawa Calls for Action

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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OTTAWA, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) organized a rally in Ottawa on Tuesday to mark the one thousandth day since the downing of Flight PS752.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) organized a rally in Ottawa on Tuesday to mark the one thousandth day since the downing of Flight PS752.
  • It has been one thousand days of relentlessly pursuing truth and justice for the 176 passengers and unborn child that were killed on Flight PS752, including my wife and daughter, says Hamed Esmaeilion, President and Spokesperson of the Association.
  • We are a group of grieving families often discouraged by the politics, legalities, and processes that make justice feel so out of reach.
  • Thousands attended the rally to stand with the Association and join with them in calling on the government for more action.

MEDIA ADVISORY - Thousandth Day Rally for Victims of Flight PS752

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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What: The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) will be marking the thousandth day since the downing of Flight PS752 with a march and rally in Ottawa.

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  • What: The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) will be marking the thousandth day since the downing of Flight PS752 with a march and rally in Ottawa.
  • The event will emphasize the need to hold the Iranian regime accountable for the downing of Flight PS752 and reinforce the Associations continued demands for truth and justice.
  • Media are invited to join the event for photo and interview opportunities.
  • One thousand days after the tragic downing of Flight PS752, the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims continues to fight for truth and justice.

Families of Flight PS752 victims submit request for the International Criminal Court Prosecutor to examine Iran’s role in the shootdown of Ukraine Airlines International Flight 752

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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The Association requested that the OTP include these crimes in its investigation of the situation in Ukraine.

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  • The Association requested that the OTP include these crimes in its investigation of the situation in Ukraine.
  • The request includes the evidence of victims directly impacted by the shootdown of flight PS752 and the actions of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps preceding and following the shootdown.
  • Javad Soleimani, Chair of the Associations Fact-Finding Committee, stated that: The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims believes that justice is not negotiable.
  • The families of the victims killed in the shootdown have been intimidated and harassed by Iranian authorities in the aftermath of the shootdown.