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New York: StandWithUs for “Durban Three-Ring Circus of Hypocrisy” Demonstration at UN this Thursday

New York, NY - United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), StandWithUs, and other organizations will hold a “Circus of Hypocrisy” demonstration in front of UN headquarters on Thursday, September 22, from noon until 2 PM.

New York: Ahmadinejad is not welcome here

UANI Unveils “Mobile” Ahmadinejad Billboard, Moving Through Manhattan This Week

  

New York, NY – Today, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) announced the launch of a mobile billboard coinciding with Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit to New York this week. The billboard reads “AS WE REMEMBER 9/11 TEN YEARS LATER, AL QAEDA’S SILENT PARTNER IS COMING TO NEW YORK: TAKE ACTION AT UANI.COM“

The mobile billboard is attached to the bed of a truck, and will be driven through Midtown Manhattan all this week between 42^nd and 50^th streets, near the United Nations. It will make stops at Iran’s UN Mission, and also at the Warwick hotel, which has irresponsibly decided to host Ahmadinejad and his delegation.

Interview with Lawyer of Javid Houtan Kian, Courageous Advocate of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani [ENG & FA]

The below is an interview conducted by HRANA with the former lawyer of Javid Houtan Kian, who courageously defended Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani against a stoning execution in Iran. For the past year, Houtan Kian has been held under severe torture as a political prisoner – because he defended his client.

Tuesdays Until the Islamic Republic Is No More

[FARSI]
We declare Tuesdays as a day of solidarity with the families of political prisoners, and we will continue to show solidarity with the political prisoners and their families on these days until the total and complete overthrow of the Islamic Republic in its entirety, including all its flanks and filthy cliques. On this day of the week, wherever we are, and preferably in front of the Islamic Republic embassies – these houses of terror and crime, these pits of espionage and dissemination of Islamic reactionary ideology – we will remember the political prisoners and show our solidarity and sympathy with them and their families.

 

We ask honorable people in Iran to go on Tuesdays, with a red rose in hand, and join the families of political prisoners outside the prison gates.

Wednesdays are days of executions. Not that the Islamic Republic doesn’t execute on other days – it does – but in any case, the Islamic headmen prefer Wednesdays for killing people. Perhaps the excitement of taking the life of a human being in the middle of a long work-week reduces the boredom. We too await the day that is coming – and it is a day that is coming very soon. This day could be tomorrow! The day of answering, the day of the peoples’ revolutionary courts, the Court of the Bloody Decade, the court of Khavaran, the court of the Sanandaj garrisons, the Court of Ahwaz, and Anzali (1) and Ghombad (2) and Nekah (3)… the Court of all Iran and all people of Iran.

Especially now that the regime of crimes and atrocities, once again fearing that the day of answering is drawing near has raised the gallows again, our presence and solidarity with the political prisoners and their families are becoming even more important.

Tuesdays are visiting days. Not that every Tuesday the families of the prisoners get to visit their loved ones. The reality is that many families of jailed victims have queued for months or even years behind those closed iron doors without seeing their beloved. They have bowed to and bribed every pasdar and mullah and torturer and basiji, to every expert in rape, lashing, kicks and punches, and to other similar non-entities [without once seeing their beloved]. In any case, Tuesdays are the days that the families of political prisoners gather in front of the prison gates.

Our people are indebted to political prisoners. We are indebted to all of those of today and of yesterday: for being human, for thinking and wanting, for opposing the filth and crimes of the Islamic regime of stray and rabid dogs like Khomeini and Rafsanjani and Khamenei and Khalkhali and Hassani and Mousavi and Ahmadinejad. They have been beaten and broken and put under torture, and yet they continue. And Kahrizaks and Evins are filled with them. Holding Tuesdays of Solidarity, from today until the fall of the Islamic Regime, inside and outside of Iran, in front of the Embassy, side by side with the families in front of the prisons – this is but a little step towards paying the debt that we have to these, our loved ones, political prisoners and their families.

We call Tuesdays the day of solidarity with political prisoners and their families, and until we bring down the gates of Evin, until the freedom of all political prisoners, until the establishment of a government that does not tolerate the suppression of opposing ideas, until the uprooting of this rotting Islamic tumor, and until the establishment of a humane governance, on this day every week we will be a thorn in the side of the Islamic Republic.

 

(1: Anzali is a major port on the Caspian Sea where the Islamic Republic, in the first days after their counterrevolution, massacred impoverished fisherman who protested against the regime’s rules and regulations that ruined their livelihoods such they could not go fishing. These were very poor fishermen who worked from rowboats. The Islamic Republic opened fire on all of them with machine guns and killed many.)

 

(2: Ghombad is a place in Iran where Turkman people, who had created their assemblies to democratically conduct their community’s business – schools, cities, water – were attacked by the Islamic Republic. The leaders of the assemblies, who were utterly defenseless, were all arrested and executed directly.)

(3: Nekah is the city where an orphaned 16-year-old girl Atefeh Rajabi was mercilessly executed by the Islamic Republic of Iran.)

Quelle missionfreeiran

Iran: 9/11 – Menschenrechte auch für Iraner – Beenden wir die Unterdrückung von 75 Millionen Iranern!

Amnesty Austria – Wien:HINTER GITTERN: 100 STUNDEN SOLIDARITÄT MIT HUNDERTEN GEWISSENSGEFANGENEN IM IRAN

In einer Solidaritätsaktion für Gewissensgefangene im Iran, unter ihnen viele Frauenrechtsaktivistinnen, wird sich ein aus dem Iran stammender Amnesty-Aktivist vom 19. bis zum 23. September 100 Stunden öffentlich einsperren lassen. Er wird als Zeichen der Hoffnung Kraniche aus Papier falten, die nach der Aktion der iranischen Botschaft übergeben werden. Daneben wird ein AI-Zelt stehen mit Informationen zum Iran und Petitionen.Irans Gefängnisse sind überfüllt. JournalistInnen, StudentInnen, MenschenrechtsverteidigerInnen, FrauenrechtsaktivistInnen, RechtsanwältInnen, GewerkschafterInnen, Homosexuelle, „EhebrecherInnen“, Geistliche und alle, die Kritik an der Regierung üben, sind den staatlichen Repressionen ausgesetzt. Viele werden ohne Anklage in Haft genommen oder nach unfairen Verfahren mit fadenscheinigen Begründungen zu langen Gefängnisstrafen oder sogar zum Tode verurteilt. Folter, Misshandlungen, Vergewaltigungen in der Haft sind an der Tagesordnung.

The Swedish Government Intends to Deliver Fouad Velzi to the Murderers of Farzad Kamangar

Farsi at the end…

Fouad was born in 1354 (1976) in Orumieh. This date coincides with the increase in

organizational and propagandistic activities by Kurdish opposition groups in Iran and Iraq, which were again on the rise after the defeat of the Barazanis. Fouad’s father, like many others, was in contact with the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, which was asking for some national rights, including autonomy from the central government. Fouad’s father’s activities against the Islamic Republic continued for 14 years, and his profile became known in the region. Fouad also joined the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan in his early years, and as a member of its underground organization supported the logistics and supplies division for the Democratic Party until the date of his arrest.

URGENT ACTION: Write to the European Parliament in Support of the People in Iraqi Kurdistan

The Mothers of Peace: This is a group of Kurdish mothers from Turkey who have gone out and used their bodies as human shields to block the roads so that the Turkish military cannot pass. Peace Mother Hava Kıran made a brief announcement saying, “We are blocking traffic so soldiers do not die. This action is a natural right of mothers. We closed this road so no more mothers are hurt.”

Please send an email based on this letter to the European Union to help stop the attacks on the people in Iraqi Kurdistan.

PLEASE SEND TO: jerzy.buzek@europarl.europa.eu &maja.kocijancic@ec.europa.eu

To the European Parliament:

I am writing to express my deep concern about the attacks by the Turkish government and the Islamic Republic of Iran against people in Iraqi Kurdistan, against their villages, homes, and livelihoods.

I want the European Union to pressure the government of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran to stop their attacks immediately, and to compensate the people in Iraqi Kurdistan for the losses of lives, homes, livelihoods, and infrastructure, all of which have been destroyed in these illegal attacks.

I also want the European Union to condemn the media blackout on Iraqi Kurdistan that has been imposed by the Iraqi government. The EU should demand that the Iraqi government immediately lift all restrictions on the access of international media to the area.

Sincerely,
[Your name]

 

Quelle: ICRIR

Berlin: Iran Mahnwache am 28.August 2011

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Berlin/Essen/Frankfurt: Demonstration vor türkischen Einrichtungen – Freitag, 26. August · 15:00 – 16:30

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مرزهای مشترک کشورهای ایران، عراق و ترکیه که عمدتا محل سکونت شهروندان کرد در این کشورها هستند در طول یک ماه گذشته بر اثر حمله نیروهای نظامی ارتش ترکیه و سپاه پاسداران انقلاب اسلامی دست خوش یک فاجعه بزرگ انسانی شده اند. صدها خانواده مجبور به ترک محل زندگی خود شده و نزدیک به بیش از 10 شهروند عادی که در میان آنها چند کودک خردسال و یک زن وجود دارند بر اثر حملات نظامی در مناطق غیر نظامی کشته شده اند.جهت محکوم نمودن این حملات و مطلع کردن جامعه جهانی و افکار عمومی کشورهای اروپایی از فاجعه انسانی در حال وقوع در مناطق کردستان، ما جمعی از فعالان ساکن شهرهای مختلف آلمان، روز جمعه، 26 آگوست، ساعت 3 بعداز ظهر به وقت اروپای مرکزی، با گردهمایی مقابل سفارت کشور ترکیه، این جنایت ضد بشری را محکوم خواهیم کرد. همچنین از فعالان سایر کشورهای سراسر جهان نیز دعوت می کنیم تا با برگزاری تجمعات مشابه در شهرهای محل سکونت خود، در اعتراض به این فاجعه انسانی با ما هم صدا شوند. کمیته مشترک ضد سرکوب کردستان آدرس محل برگزاری هر شهر به شرح زیر است و اطلاعات تکمیلی متعاقبا اعلام خواهند شد.

Hossein Ronaghi Maleki’s Father: Their Ultimate Intention Is To Kill Hossein

On Monday August 23, blogger and human rights activist Hossein Ronaghi Maleki, was once again taken to a hospital outside of Evin prison.

Despite recommendations by the physicians for Hossein’s need to be hospitalized and treated outside of prison, he was taken back to Evin after a short series of tests were performed.

Ahmad Ronaghi, Hossein’s father told Jaras news site, “Today, Hossein was taken to Hasheminejad hospital for a series of tests and CT scan, but he then was returned to prison. O judicial authorities, hear my voice, my son is seriously ill and needs to be under physicians care, he will lose his life in prison.

URGENT: Letter-Writing Action: Stop Sweden’s Illegal Deportation of Ahwazi Activist Ali Mansouri!

PLEASE URGENTLY SEND THIS SAMPLE LETTER TO STOP THE SWEDISH GOVERNMENT’S ILLEGAL DEPORTATION OF IRANIAN ACTIVIST ALI MANSOURI.

Dear friends: Ali’s illegal deportation by the government of Sweden is scheduled for Friday, 26 August 2011. We have learned that the Swedish government has already bought his tickets and his flight will go directly to Imam Khomeini airport. There is no time to lose. The Swedish government demonstrates once again, despite its illegality, that it is determined to send an Iranian activist to detention, torture, and possible execution. We have pushed the Swedish government back many times now, and working together, we will do it again for dear Ali Mansouri. Please URGENTLY use this as a sample letter to send your own letter of complaint to the Swedish government; relevant email addresses are below.

Open Letter to International Education: Teachers Lashed, Beaten, and Soon to be Executed in Iran Need Your Support

We ask our readers to also write to International Education and ask their support for persecuted teachers in Iran. You are welcome to use our letter as a template for your own.

Emailaktion: Freilassung des entführten kurdisch-iranischen Schriftstellers Ali-Reza

  Der kurdische Schriftsteller Ali-Reza Sepahi Laeen, Foto: GfbV-Archiv

August 2011Am 30. Juli 2011 gegen 1.30 Uhr stürmen bewaffnete, in Zivil gekleidete Angehörige der Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) das Haus des Kurden Ali-Reza Sepahi Laeen. Mit Handschellen gefesselt und mit verbundenen Augen wird der Schriftsteller verschleppt. Bis heute ist sein Aufenthaltsort unbekannt. Seine Frau und seine drei Töchter sind sehr besorgt: Ohne seine täglichen Medikamente ist das Leben des schwer an Diabetes-erkranken Ali-Reza in Gefahr. Auch droht ihm schwere physische und psychische Folter, da politische Gefangene im Iran systematisch gefoltert werden. Ali-Reza ist unschuldig. Sein einziges Verbrechen ist sein Einsatz für die kurdische Sprache und Kultur. Im Vielvölkerstaat werden die Kurden sowie viele andere Minderheiten diskriminiert und verfolgt.

Swedish Government’s Attempt to Deport Peyman Najafi Halted; All Hands on Deck for Navid Mirpourzadih!

Iranian activist Peyman Najafi’s deportation order was cancelled today at the last minute, on the day he was to be forcibly boarded on a flight to Tehran. We extend thanks & gratitude to each and every person who called, faxed, emailed and otherwise supported the call to stop Peyman’s deportation.

We especially thank Andisheh Alishahi of the International Federation of Iranian Refugees for all of her hard work on the ground. And we thank Pascal Yasmina, Stéphane Julien and all of the French activists who helped us pass a decisive milestone in our struggle for a humane world. When the French union CGT stood to support Peyman Najafi and Navid Mirpourzadeh, it demonstrated that we are not the only ones who believe that the attack against the rights of refugees is an attack against society in general and in its totality; and in our barricades to defend our humane rights, we too need the unity and solidarity of our sisters and brothers worldwide. This has made a qualitative difference in the struggle both for Peyman and Navid, and for the larger struggle for asylum-seekers’ rights as well.

Urgent : stop à l’expulsion de Peyman Najafi

voir en anglais | voir en farsi
Merci a Iran en Lutte pour traduction en francais.

L’opposant iranien Peyman Najafi est gravement menacé d’arrestation, de torture et même d’exécution s’il est renvoyé en Iran. Il est urgent de stopper son expulsion et toute la force de votre soutien est nécessaire, le gouvernement suédois a d’ores et déjà acheté ses billets d’avion pour Téhéran pour un départ le 12 août 2011.

Vous pouvez utiliser ces informations pour écrire ou parler avec l’équipe gouvernementale de Suède (n’oubliez pas d’indiquer le numéro de dossier de Peyman Najafi : # 1346710):

Right-wing Swedish Government Detains and Intends to Deport Navid Mirpourzadeh, Mission Free Iran’s Representative on Asylum Issues in Sweden

The Swedish government, in continuation of its depraved and inhumane right-wing politics, has detained Mission Free Iran’s representative on asylum issues in Sweden, Navid Mirpourzadeh (read his story). The Swedish government has the intention of illegally deporting him. We knew that they would make this attempt. We also know that they will not succeed. We, hand in hand with rights activists, Navid’s lawyer, and honorable people worldwide will see to it that Navid stays, and is granted his full complement of rights as a recognized refugee in Sweden. Together, we will once again force back the right-wing Swedish government’s hand as it makes a criminal attempt to send yet another activist at risk of torture and execution back to Iran. We have joined hands and done it before, and we will do so again. Count on it.

 

The below post appeared on our affiliate site, World without Borders, written by Ahmad Fatemi.

Navid Mirpourzadeh was detained today.

This is really sad.

It is sad because Navid is political activist who has gone many extra miles to fight the Islamic terrorism both in Iran as an active university student and here in Sweden as an asylum seeker, member of Mission Free Iran, our representative in Sweden regarding the asylum issues…

It is sad because Navid’s case is so crystal clear that should have been resolved with a positive response earlier.

It is sad because the news will torment Navid’s family which has already lost a child, Navid’s brother a labor activist who was executed by the regime of terror and crime.

It is sad because it was EXPECTED and this is really SAD. It is really sad because there is a terrorist regime which has murdered 10s of 1000s of human beings in Iran, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America to promote one of the most reactionary and barbaric systems of governance, governance under Shari’a law; and there people like Navid who are combating this barbarity and intend to replace it with a free and humane political entity; and there are regimes like Sweden which claim to be democratic, to value human dignity, to care for freedom …and sadly seems to have mobilized an entire bureaucracy, from the paper pushers of the Migration office to the Migration judges, with strict orders to send Iranian political activists back to Islamic persecution….It is sad.

Navid stays in Sweden. We promise this to Navid, his family and friends.

Navid stays in Sweden. We promise this to the Migration office and minister.

Navid stays in Sweden. We promise this because we know the Swedish society and the depth of this beautiful people’s respect for humanity and human rights.

Navid stays here. We promise this!

Mission Free Iran will launch a political campaign in support of our dear Navid. More information will be released shortly.

Iran-Mahnwache Berlin

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Iran JEDEN Tag zwei (?) Hinrichtungen

Iran Jeden Tag zwei Exekutionen Es ist schwer an Informationen zu kommen. Oft erfährt man es erst Tage nach den Hinrichtungen. Oft erfährt man nicht die Namen derjenigen, die im Iran erhängt wurden. Sie sind nur Nummern für die iranische Regierung. Drei wurden in Kirmaşan erhängt und vier Personen im Qom-Gefängnis vor einigen Tagen. Mohammad Reza Mir-Heydari, der Chef der Sicherheitskräfte in Qom sagte auf einer Pressekonferenz, dass die vier Personen, die in Qom hingerichtet worden sind, angeklagt waren Drogen geschmuggelt zu haben. Das Hauptthema der Pressekonferenz war die Verhaftung von mehr als 200 Personen inklusive 32 Drogenhändlern, 79 „gefährlichen Drogenabhängigen“ und 137 Drogenkonsumenten, die Mir-Heydari als „marginal“ bezeichnet. Der Iran hat nach Informationen einer internationalen Menschenrechtsorganisation in den letzten sechs Monaten dieses Jahres durchschnittlich etwa zwei Personen am Tag hingerichtet. Die scharfe Eskalation in der Anwendung der Todesstrafe kommt zu einer Zeit, in der die iranische Regierung darum kämpft, eine prodemokratische Bewegung, die sich im gesamten Mittleren Osten ausbreitet, zurückzudrängen. Nach Informationen von Amnesty International hat der Iran eingeräumt seit dem Beginn des Jahres bis Juni 190 Personen exekutiert zu haben. Die Menschenrechtsorganisation Iran Human Rights (IHR) aus Norwegen, berichtete dagegen von 390 Exekutionen seit Januar. Die Internationale Kampagne für Menschenrechte im Iran (ICHRI), eine amerikanische NGO hat 320 Exekutionen gezählt. Quellen: ANF, 20.07.2011

An open letter from The “Mothers of Laleh Park” -Mourning Mothers of Iran- to the United Nations special Rapporteur

An open letter from The “Mothers of Laleh Park”

 (Mourning Mothers of Iran ((1)

 to the United Nations special Rapporteur

 regarding the investigation of the human rights in Iran

 

Iran: 24 Monate nach der Ermordung von Neda

Die Geschichte ist nicht der Anfang des Widerstands gegen das iranische Regime, aber es war der Beginn einer weltweiten Solidarität der Menschen mit der iranischen Bürgerrechtsbewegung. Es war der Auftakt zu zahlreichen “Global Day of Action”, wie auch wieder morgen, am 20.Juni 2011.

Auch wir werden weiterhin Seite an Seite mit den Menschen im Iran stehen…..Die Namen der Opfer sind Ansporn genug, wir werden sie niemals vergessen….Neda, Sohrab……

 

Iran: 24 Monate Gewalt gegen das eigene Volk – Bilderserie

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Iran: Opfer – ermordet/verhaftet – wir werden sie niemals vergessen

Iran’s dead and detained

ID	Name	Age	Occupation	Status	Notes
1	Abbas Akhtari	31		Detained	Arrested in Navvab; detained in Evin prison
2	Abbas Kousha		Politics	Detained	Member of political bureau of Islamic Iran Participation Front
3	Abbas Mirza Abutalebi		Politics	Detained & released	Head of the Reformist Front. Released 1 September
4	Abbas Mostafavi	29		Detained	Arrested in Tehran
5	Abbas Pourazhari		Politics	Detained	Arrested on a peaceful protest in Tabriz

Mother of Mohammad & Abdollah Fathi Calls for Campaign against Execution in Iran | پیام مهوش علاسوندی مادر عبداله و محمد فتحی علیه اعدام ها در ایرا

In the name of Humanity and Freedom. I am Mahvash Fathi, the mother of Mohammad and Abdollah Fathi, who were recently executed at the hands of the [Iranian] regime’s executioners. In the wake of the anniversary of the mass murders of the 1980s and, in particular, June 20th and the mass executions of 1988, and the continuation of executions as late as today, I am inviting all families who have lost their loved ones – their children, spouses, brothers, and sisters – to executions to join me in a protest against these executions.

I’m also asking all freedom-loving people of the world, wherever they may be, to declare June 20 – 28 as days to declare “No to Execution.” By organizing and demonstrating their opposition to execution throughout this week to condemn this inhumane act – which is government-sponsored murder, born of stone-age thoughts aimed at annihilating the opposition so they can continue with their power-hungry dictatorial rule, shameful existence, and plundering of the national wealth of whatever country they’re in charge of – I’m hoping that this act, repeated every year on its anniversary, with the aid of aware and awakened individuals, will mark the beginning of a movement and the arrival of a day when we no longer have to witness such inhumane acts, and we live, instead, in a humane world free of executions.

I’m hoping for that day.

Again, this is Mahvash Fathi, the mother of Mohammad and Abdollah Fathi.

Translation by Ham Sangar.

Iran Mahnwache in Berlin

UNITED4IRAN – June 12 – Global Action – Please support the peoples in Iran

Learn more at 12June.org.

June 12, 2011: A Day to Reconnect, Recommit, & Remember

Today, nearly two years since Iran’s disputed election, many of Iran’s best and brightest face extremely unjust imprisonment and sentences for daring to voice dissent.

Hundreds continue to endure systematic persecution, detentions, torture – and worse – simply for their faith, ethnicity or beliefs. And though the protests in Iran have lessened under the heavy hand of Iran’s authorities, the gross human and civil rights violations have only intensified.

With much of the world’s attention now focused on the Arab Spring movements across the Middle East and North Africa, the focus on struggles for human rights has turned away from Iran.

However, Iran’s movement IS continuing. Nobel Laureate, Dr. Shirin Ebadi, has compared the movement in Iran to a “fire under the ashes” with glowing embers that can re-ignite at any time.

In a 24/7 news cycle world, we often expect quick resolutions and immediate conclusions. However, as history has shown, movements take time. Momentum in movements is challenging to realize and sustain and takes patience, trust and determination. To ensure human rights are adhered to and sustained, grassroots activism and engagement is a necessity in every society. >>Read More

Goals & Demands
The day’s goals involve encouraging activists worldwide to continue highlighting Iran’s human rights violations; to sustain international support for the Iranian people and their aspirations; and to urge the United Nations and governments worldwide to support human rights in Iran and to hold accountable those responsible for rights abuses.

The day’s demands directly call on the Islamic Republic of Iran to respect the universal rights of Iran’s citizens (including the freedom of expression, association, and assembly and the right to hold free and fair elections); to stop discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, or ethnicity; to release all prisoners of conscience; and to institute a moratorium on all execution sentences and move towards the total abolishment of the death penalty. >>Read More

Sponsors
The day’s sponsors include

-Amnesty International
-Baha’i International Community
-Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies
-Democracy Coalition Project
-International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran
-International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)
-Ligue pour la Défense des droits de l’homme en Iran (LDDHI)
-Noble Women’s Initiative

Get Involved! Organize an Event
Various events have already been confirmed across the world, ranging from an art and music event in Amsterdam, to a Race 4 Rights event in Washington DC, to recreating Azadi Square in Chicago and New York, to a panel on religious freedom and women’s rights in London, to a Bike 4 Iran marathon in Madrid.

There are numerous ways you and your organization can get involved, either by organizing an event for the day or by participating in various online actions. Organizing an event can be as complicated as a public art installation to simply meeting friends at a café to write letters or sigh postcards.

The full list of events can be found on the12June.org event map. If you are hosting a human rights focused event you would like to see included on the event map, please e-mail the event details and relevant links to share@united4iran.org.

There are also various toolkits, resources, and materials available for download to help you and your organization. >>Read More

Take Action Online!
U4I welcomes everyone to take part in the day by participating in various online actions, including a pledge drive, downloading and mailing postcards, and sending e-letters to various UN officials and Foreign Ministers.

To send an e-letter reflecting the day’s demands, click here.

To download, print, and mail postcards, click here.

Participate in the Pledge Drive
The online pledge drive is one of the online components of the day. You or your group can commit to completing one or more Iran-focused actions over the coming year.

You can pledge to recommit to anything from ongoing advocacy for a specific prisoner of conscience, to writing and mailing postcards to your government representatives, to passing a Resolution of Support, to organizing events, to building relationships with your local media, and more! The pledge can be found here. >>Read More

What’s Next?
If you or your organization is interested in coordinating an event, please send an e-mail to info@united4iran.org so we can share your plans with the world via the U4I calendar and Google map.

Please share footage of your actions by e-mailing pictures or links to uploaded videos to share@united4iran.org. Please also include a short summary of your event, where it took place, who it was hosted by, and what was done.

Make sure to also take part in the online actions and encourage your friends and networks to do the same! Know the U4I team is here to support you and help you meet your commitments and pledges, whatever they may be! If you have any questions, please e-mail us at info@united4iran.org.

UNITED4IRAN: Global Day 12.Juni 2011 – Berlin- Iran Mahnwache, Pariser Platz

June 12, 2011: A Day to Reconnect, Recommit, & Remember
Today, nearly two years since Iran’s disputed election, many of Iran’s best and brightest face extremely unjust imprisonment and sentences for daring to voice dissent.

Hundreds continue to endure systematic persecution, detentions, torture – and worse – simply for their faith, ethnicity or beliefs. And though the protests in Iran have lessened under the heavy hand of Iran’s authorities, the gross human and civil rights violations have only intensified.

With much of the world’s attention now focused on the Arab Spring movements across the Middle East and North Africa, the focus on struggles for human rights has turned away from Iran. However, Iran’s movement IS continuing. Nobel Laureate, Dr. Shirin Ebadi, has compared the movement in Iran to a “fire under the ashes” with glowing embers that can re-ignite at any time.

Berlin: 24 Monate Iran-Mahnwache Berlin – jeden Sonntag ab 16 Uhr, Pariser Platz

Zwei Jahre nach den gefälschten Präsidentschaftswahlen findet dieser Dauerprotest gegen das herrschende iranische Regime noch immer statt.

24 Monate Iran Mahnwache bedeutet: 148 Mal Solidarität mit der iranischen Bürgerrechtsbewegung. 148 Veranstaltungen in der deutschen Hauptstadt. Rund 250 Stunden Einsatz für Menschenrechte im Iran. Das sind aber auch Tausende von Namen iranischer Opfer, die wir seit dem vorgetragen haben, das sind Hunderte von Kerzen, die seit der ersten Mahnwache gebrannt haben. Und es sind viele, viele Tränen geflossen hier in Berlin, nicht aus Freude.

Immer wieder fragen uns Menschen, warum macht ihr das eigentlich? Es gibt viele Gründe dafür, nur ein paar, einige von uns sind natürlich Iraner, für die es eine Selbstverständlichkeit ist hieran teilzunehmen. Es ist gelebte Solidarität mit den eigenen Landsleuten in der Heimat. Für die anderen, uns Deutsche, ist es ein Beitrag für die Menschenrechte, ein Beitrag für Frieden, Freiheit und Demokratie. Ein Beitrag begründet durch die eigene Geschichte, als vor gut zwanzig Jahren in der ehemaligen DDR dort unsere Landsleute friedlich für die Demokratie im eigenen Land demonstriert haben. Und aus dem dann wieder ein Deutschland entstand.

MOTHERS OF LALEH PARK (MOURNING MOTHERS OF IRAN*) DEMAND AN IMIDIATE INVESTIGATION OF THE TERIBBLE CONDITIONS INSIDE THE PRISONS IN IRAN

 

No freedom loving human being can stay silent when hearing the horrible news that leak from Iran’s prisons time to time. These news tell the story of a massive human catastrophe that is happening every day in small and large, well known and unknown prisons of the country.

According to prisoners, mock execution, rape, pulling of nails, pushing prisoners heads into toilet bawl, getting attacked by vicious dogs, witnessing the torture of  their close relatives, being forced to take mind altering drugs until they are reduced to a plant life state, long interrogations while being naked. sexual humiliation, wiping, sleep depravation, being locked in small cage, long solitary confinement, being threatened and lied to have been common tortures in the prisons of The Islamic republic all along. But torturing the prisoners in order to get false confessions is only part of the crimes and what goes on to political and non-political prisoners, old and young, men and women on a daily basis, is horrible and inhumane.