We all use the internet. But what does it mean to use the internet in a country where freedom of speech is under assault? This week, we talk to Mehdi Yahyanejad, the founder of the Balatarin, the Persian language version of Reddit or Digg. Mr. Yahyanejad talks about the importance of Balatarin for human rights activism and social mobilizing. He also tells us the many different ways the…
The Supreme Court has reduced the death sentence of Zeinab Jalalian, a Kurdish prisoner of conscience, to life in prison. In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran Jalalian’s lawyer Mohammad Sharif said that prison authorities had previously informed Jalalian of the change. “Two weeks ago, when Zeinab called me, she said that she had been summoned…
Dear Friends, United4Iran wishes you a Happy International Human Rights Day! Sixty-three years ago, today, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights...
فارسی Click here to send a letter >> The UN General Assembly’s Third Committee adopted a resolution on November 21, 2011 calling on the...
Saturday, December 10, 2011 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Baha’i House of Worship Foundation Hall 100 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 Parking available on...
فارسی Dear Brothers & Sisters at United4Iran: Since mid-March 2011, entire cities have been displaced, with armed security forces violently and...
Access to education is a basic human right. Through it, people are enabled to develop their talents and skills to be able to contribute to society....
Write to Iranian authorities and embassies worldwide expressing concern over the execution sentences of two Kurdish citizens, Zanyar Moradi and Loghman Moradi. Both were sentenced to death by public hanging on December 22, 2010. The verdict was passed down by Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, presided over by Judge Salavati, after a trial which reportedly lasted only 20-mintues. Both men faced dubious charges of moharebeh (enmity against god), for alleged involvement with the murder of the son of the Friday Prayer Imam in Marivan, and for membership in the Komala Party. On October 12, 2011 it was reported that the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the execution sentences.
Flavio Azam Rassekh and other Brazilian human rights activists regularly organize speaking tours throughout Brazil. Below are the details of the...
فارسی The Golden Cage: Three Brothers, Three Choices, One Destiny By: Shirin Ebadi Release Date: April 30, 2011 Hardback, Kales Press...