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BEHIND BARS: Rally for Political Prisoners In Iran Video

Admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:05:17 +0000

Four years after Iranians demanded “Where Is My Vote?” only eight men considered Khameini’s allies have been allowed to run in next week’s election. Meanwhile, more than 500 prisoners of conscience remain behind bars, including opposition leaders on house arrest. Iran is not free. United for Iran, Amnesty USA and local activists kicked off a [...]

(فارسی) در حمایت از کمپین حق تحصیل

Admin — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:21:27 +0000

اتحاد برای ایران به عنوان موسسه ای که برای تثبیت حقوق بشر فعالیت می کند، حمایت از حقوق دانشجویان را در دستور کار خود قرار داده است و محرومیت از تحصیل و اخراج دانشجویان را محکوم می کند. ادامه تحصیل ازبنیادی ترین حقوق افراد است و نقض آن باید به هر دلیلی به طور جدی [...]

Rally for Global Solidarity: “Behind Bars” Sunday June 9, San Francisco

Admin — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:57:35 +0000

Sunday, June, 9th, from 11am to 2pm, San Francisco is hosting the first day of the 5-day global solidarity action "Behind Bars" to draw attention to the plight of prisoners of conscience before the Iranian election. This event will be held at SF's beautiful Justin Herman Plaza. Speakers include Sarah Shourd, the American hiker who spent 410 days in solitary confinement in Evin Prison.

Iran Elections A Farce: Zahra, A Fictional Character, Enters Race

Admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:34:07 +0000

(8 May 2013) – Ahead of Iran’s presidential elections scheduled for June 14, an author and a human rights non-governmental organization are registering their protest by nominating for president a fictional mourning mother whose son was killed by authorities in 2009. Zahra, 52, will be the first woman to run as a virtual candidate for [...]

Urge the Human Rights Council to Extend the Special Rapporteur’s Mandate

Admin — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:56:20 +0000

On March 21st or 22nd the UN Human Rights Council will vote on the extension of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran. We need your help to ensure the vote is successful and demonstrates broad international support for the Special Rapporteur. The Special Rapporteur, Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, and his office have [...]

An Urgent Call to End Stoning Now

Admin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:12:56 +0000

On March 8th at the 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, a group of women’s rights activists will be hosting a panel discussion on stoning, violence against women, and related issues. The article below is their statement. Click here to learn more about the event, the individual presenters, or how to [...]