While vacationing in Paris, I happened upon a solidarity rally for Iran’s Reform movement. Hundreds of people gathered to release green balloons into the sky. Green has become the symbolic color for revolution in Iran. Together they stood, and chanted “Free Iran” while holding a serene candle lit vigil.

It is inspiring to know that people aren’t sitting idly by. Instead they are coming together for something they believe in. They are organizing themselves and showing Iranians that they are not alone, people around the world care, want to make a difference, and want to take action.