12/12 Arts United 4 Iran: Abbreviated Event Summary
About | Event Locations | Key Participants
ABOUT
12/12 Event Message
“In Honor and Celebration of the Civil Rights Movement in Iran.”
“In Honor and Celebration of the Civil Rights Movement in Iran.”
12/12 Event Background
In celebration of International Human Rights Day, on Saturday December 12, 2009 United4Iran will facilitate Arts United 4 Iran, a day devoted to worldwide displays of musical, visual, and performing arts highlighting the issues of human rights in Iran. This is a non-partisan event focusing on human and civil rights in solidarity with the people of Iran. 12.12 is the first Saturday after International Human Rights Day (IHRD), which coincides with the 61st anniversary of the General Assembly’s adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is also the six-month anniversary of June 12th, the beginning of the peaceful protests in Iran that were violently put down. IHRD is historically marked by supporters engaging in action in support of human rights.
12/12 Event Sponsors
- Front Line Defenders
- Human Rights Watch
- International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran
- Nobel Women’s Initiative
- Reporters without Borders
- PEN International
- PEN Kenya
- PEN USA
- ARTICLE 19 (Make sure to check out ARTICLE 19′s new interactive website when it launches December 10th. http://www.AzadTribune.org will expose the organization structures behind Ira’s censorship system, assess recent trends in Internet-related detentions, and provide an opportunity for an online discussion.
With the generous support of the following organizations
- 12 Petals Media Group
- Ballet Afsaneh
- Canadian Human Rights Voices
- ChildrenofIran.net
- Design Action Collective
- Flowers4Iran
- Grand Central Art Gallery
- Intersection for the Arts
- Iris Arts & Education Group
- Kala Art Institute
- Levatine Cultural Center
- Mended Arrow Design/Gallery5
- Mid-East Youth
- Shahrzad Dance Company
- Voz Propia Foundation
12/12 Demands to the the Government of Iran
- Freedom of Expression, Assembly, and Press
- Free Prisoners of Conscience in Iran
- End Rape, Murder and Torture of Detainees and Hold Accountable Those Responsible
12/12 Goals
- To continue standing in solidarity with all Iranian artists, activists, students, and concerned citizens fighting for their human and civil rights.
- To increase public awareness regarding the continuing civil rights movement in Iran and the continuous human and civil rights violations in Iran.
- To let the government of Iran know that we are still watching and will not tolerate the abuses.
- To engage new partners and artists in support of civil and human rights in Iran.
- To connect communities around the world working to support our brothers and sisters in Iran.
- To build capacity in putting on events and building alliances.
Event Locations
| Event Locations | More Information |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | http://united4iran-nl.org |
| Austin, TX, USA | See event map |
| Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | See event map |
| Boston, MA, USA | http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000030693361 |
| Copenhagen, Denmark | http://www.fritiran.dk |
| Cupertino, CA, USA | See event map |
| Dallas, TX, USA | http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=106003271721 |
| Dusseldorf (with Koln & Bonn) | http://www.united4iran.de http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186643251268&index=1 |
| Frankfurt, Germany | http://www.united4iran.de http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186643251268&index=1 |
| Fullerton, CA, USA | http://www.grandcentralartcenter.com/ArtGallery_gcartgallery.php |
| Hamburg, Germany | http://www.united4iran.de http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186643251268&index=1 |
| Heidelberg, Germany | http://www.united4iran.de http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186643251268&index=1 |
| Honolulu, Hawaii | See event map |
| Kansas City, MO, USA | http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=187991884020&index=1 |
| London, UK | http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=225292435019&index=1 |
| Los Angeles, CA, USA | -U4I SoCal: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215272023922&index=1 -Artists for Iran: http://united4iran.com/2009/12/artists-for-iran-a-celebration-of-the-arts-and-human-rights/ |
| MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA (6-Dec) | http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000030693361 |
| New York City, NY, USA | -http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=194437917759&index=1 -http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=194767539431&index=1 |
| Nottingham, UK | http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=183171064820&index=1 |
| Orlando, FL, USA | http://www.floridaforfreeiran.org/ |
| Paris, France | http://move4iran.org |
| Portland, OR, USA | http://www.portlandstandswithiran.org/ |
| Prague, Czech Republic | http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=332995030283&index=1 |
| San Francisco, CA | -NorCal4Iran: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=187415692410&index=1 -We Are All Iran: http://events.sfgate.com/san-francisco-ca/events/show/89437298-we-are-all-iran-a-literary-reading-to-mark-the-six-month-anniversary-of-the-iran-elections |
| Tempe, AZ, USA (with Phoenix) | See event map |
| Tokyo, Japan | http://www.azadi.jp/ |
| Toronto, Canada | -http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215209253141&index=1 -http://solidaritywithiran.com/?p=770 |
| UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA | http://united4iran.com/2009/10/off-the-beaten-path-violence-women-art-uc-san-diego-oct-23-dec-12-2009/ |
| Vancouver, BC, Canada | http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=187302088386&index=1 |
| Vienna, Austria | http://www.iran-scientists.net/ |
| Washington, DC | http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=321919360060&ref=mf |
Key Participants, Supporters, & Contributions
| Name | Type | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Michael C. Hillmann | Academic | Speaking in Austin, TX |
| Niloofar Beyzaie | Acitivist | Speaking in Heidelberg |
| Mehrtash Rastegar | Activist | Speaking in London |
| Mehrangiz Kar | Activist, Human Rights Lawyer | Speaking in Washington DC |
| Joe Stork | Activist, Human Rights Watch | Speaking in Washington DC |
| Astrid Cathala, Behi Djanati Ataï, Frédéric Ferrer, Maria Montes, Jean-Claude Montheil, Benjamin Nicolas, Karen Ramage, Délia Roubtsova, Stéphane Schoukroun | Actors | Dedicated play in Paris |
| Nazanin Boniadi | Actress | MC of Los Angeles event |
| April Waters | Artist | Message of Support |
| Catherin Margerin | Artist | Dedicated video |
| Chaz Mabiyane-Davies | Artist | Dedicated piece of art |
| Mana Neyestani | Artist | Art show in Vancouver |
| Paula Slater | Artist | Bronzed sculptures of Neda and Sohrab, unveiling on 12/12 in San Francisco |
| Sheila Isham | Artist | Message of support and dedicated art |
| Soheil Tavakoli | Artist | Message of Support and dedicated art |
| Wanda Whitaker | Artist | Dedicated piece of art |
| Shirindokht Daghighian | Blogger | Speaking in Los Angeles |
| Soraya Fallah | Blogger | Speaking in Los Angeles |
| Nikahang Kowsar | Cartoonist, Journalist, & Blogger | Message of Support and dedicated several cartoons |
| Maz Jobrani | Comedian | Message of Support |
| Patrick Monahan | Comedian | Performing in London |
| Soula | Comedian | Performing in Amsterdam |
| Petr Lom | Director | Speaking in Amsterdam |
| Bahman Ghobadi | Director | Message of Support and dedicated his award winning film "No One knows About the Persian Cats" |
| Mohsen Makhmalbaf & Family | Filmmaker | Active supporters of 12/12 Arts United 4 Iran, Hana Makhmalbaf has dedicated her film "Green Days" to 12/12 and the People of Iran |
| Narges Kalhor, Daughter of Mehdi Kalhor (Ahmadinejad's Advisor) | Filmmaker | Message of Support |
| Reza Allamehzadeh | Filmmaker | Dedicated films to Iranian People |
| Ron Buitenhuis | Folksinger & Journalist | Dedicated music |
| Azad | Hip Hop Artists | Performing in Los Angeles |
| Angus McDowell | Journalist | Speaking in Amsterdam |
| Masih Alinejad | Journalist & Writer | Dedicated her "Letter to Obama" |
| Roxana Saberi | Journalist | Message of Support |
| Rudi Bakhtiar | Journalist | Master of Ceremony, Dc |
| Hassan Yousefi Eshkevari | Journalist & Researcher | Speaking in Los Angeles |
| Afshin Mehrassa | Musician | Coming Soon! |
| Alan Kushan | Musician | Performing in NY |
| Alireza Heidari | Musician | Performing in Austin, TX |
| Anonymous Sinners | Musician | Performing in Dusseldorf |
| Arash Sasan | Musician | Dedicating piece of music |
| Arsi Nami | Musician | Dedicated Music |
| Asrar: Mohmmad-Reza, Tymaz Saba; Ammar Sedqui | Musician | Performing in Vancouver & Message of Support |
| Branko Galoic | Musician | Performing in Amsterdam |
| Emad & Friends | Musician | Performing in SF |
| Faramarz Aslani | Musician | Performing in Orlando |
| Farjam | Musician | Performing in Amsterdam |
| Kafarane Bi Nam | Musician | Performing in Dusseldorf |
| Kiosk: Arash Sobhani & Ardalan Payvar | Musician | Performing in San Francisco |
| Leo | Musician | Performing in SF |
| Mohsen Namjoo | Musician | Message of Support |
| Nooshin | Musician | Dedicated music |
| Omid & Navid | Musician | Music Video |
| P. Cantell | Musician | Music Video & Written Message of Support |
| Pablo Fagundez | Musician | Performing in Amsterdam |
| Raam, Hypernova | Musician | Message of Support |
| Rana Farhan | Musician | Performing in NY, Music Videos |
| Robert Karimi | Musician | Message of Support |
| Ron Buitenhuis | Musician | Music Video |
| Sahand Sahebdivani | Musician | Performing in Amsterdam |
| Shaahin Najafi | Musician | Performing in DC |
| Shams Ensemble | Musician | Performing in Los Angeles |
| Sussan Deyhim | Musician | Dedicated Music |
| Tapesh 2012 | Musician | Performing in Dusseldorf |
| The Freedom Glory Project | Musician | Performing in NY |
| TJ and Justin Dean Thomas of THE BOWERY RIOTS | Musician | Performing in NY |
| Turaj Zaim | Musician | Video Message |
| Ziba Shirazi | Musician | Dedicated videos |
| Pejman Akbarzadeh | Musician/Filmmaker | Dedicated Music |
| Atash Group | Musicians | Performing in Austin, TX |
| Masters of the Mezrab | Musicians | Performing in Amsterdam |
| Ojala Group | Musicians | Performing in Austin, TX |
| Mansour Taeed | Performer | Performing in SF |
| Sahar Dehghan | Performing Artist | Coming Soon! |
| Esfandiar Tabari | Philosopher | Speaking in Heidelberg |
| Filip Spagnoli | Photographer | Dedicated art |
| Leila Farjami | Poet | Reading in LA |
| Majid Naficy | Poet | Reading in Los Angeles and dedicated a poem |
| Nafiss Nia | Poet | Reading in Amsterdam |
| Partow Nooriala | Poet | Reading in Los Angeles |
| Hadi Khorsandi | Poet & Satirist | Message of Support |
| Guadalupe Urbina | President of Fundación Voz Propia | Sponsor |
| Majid Mohammadi | Scholar | Speaking in Washington DC |
| Parviz Ghelichkhani | Soccer Player (retired) & Publisher/Editor | Message of Support |
| Azar Mahloujian | Writer | Contributed writing |
| Peyvand Khorsandi | Writer | Speaking in London |
| Shadab Vajdi | Writer | Reading at event |
| Soheila Ghodstinat | Writer | Reading at event |
| Ali Tayefi | Writer & Sociologist | Speaking in Dusseldorf |
| Sirus Malakooty | Writer, Founder of Artists without Frontiers | Reading at event |
| Massoud Noghrekar | Writer/Author | Performing in Orlando & dedicated piece of writing |
| Mark LeVine | Writer/Musician | Coming Soon! |
| Agnes Meadows | Writer/Poet | Reading in London |
| Philo Ikonya | Writer/Poet/PEN President | Message of Support |
| Reza Hiwa | Writer/Poet | Dedicated poem |
[Updated 10-Dec 2009]
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