Iranian American comedian Maz Jobrani, best known for the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, sent a birthday message to imprisoned student activist to...
RadioZamaneh: Florence honours jailed Iranian lawyer with human rights award
Sat, 03/26/2011 - 18:37 The City of Florence has awarded its 2010 human rights award to jailed Iranian human rights lawyer, Nasrin Sotoudeh and...
“None of the female prisoners at Rajaee Shahr Prison are well,” Says Activist’s Father
The father of imprisoned student activist Shabnam Madadzadeh, expressed concern about her condition in an interview with the International Campaign...
Filmmaker’s Wife Demoralized Over Being Banned from Contacting Husband
In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Mohammad Nourizad’s wife, Fatemeh Maleki, discussed the lack of news about...
180 Iranian women rights activist write a letter to President of the Brazilian Republic, Dilma Rousseff: “We ask you to object to the violation of the rights of Iranian women”
Letter is also available in Portuguese and Farsi 10 March, 2011 Her Excellency Madam President of the Brazilian Republic, Dilma Rousseff The Palácio...
Zia Nabavi Being Held in Ahvaz Intelligence Office Says Father
After a month without news from Zia Nabavi after being transferred from Ahvaz’s Karoon Prison to an unknown location, his father, Seyed Ali Akbar...
“Sotoudeh Illegally Detained in Ward 209; She Should Be Released On Bail,” Says Husband
Most of Iran’s women’s movement activists remain in prison on International Women’s Day, some with long sentences, others awaiting their sentence....
“My Daughter Said She Will Be Released Soon,” Says Amrabadi’s Mother
Mahsa Amrabadi is a journalist who was arrested by security forces during 1 March gatherings. Her mother, Maryam Amrabadi, told the International...
International Women’s Day: March 8, 2011
About International Women's Day: International Women’s Day (IWD) was first celebrated in 1911 in four European countries. Today, it’s an official...
Video: “James Bond” Supports International Women’s Day
The two-minute short, specially commissioned for International Women's Day, sees 007 star Daniel Craig undergo a dramatic makeover as he puts...