National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)

The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) is a political coalition based in Paris, founded in the 1980s, aiming to establish a democratic government in Iran. It opposes the current Islamic Republic regime and advocates for human rights, secularism, and gender equality. The NCRI includes various groups, most notably the People's Mujahedin Organization of Iran (MEK), which has a controversial history. The organization seeks to unify Iranian opposition to promote change, and it frequently engages with international lawmakers to gain support for its cause and to raise awareness of Iran's political repression.