"We deplore the violence and crackdown on peaceful protesters, the increasing restrictions on civil liberties, and the imprisonment of a growing number of civil leaders in Iran." Archbishop Destmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Laureate, 1984. "If one country sincerely wants to support democracy in another country that is under dictatorial rule, the only thing to do is to support the freedom fighters who stand for the democratic institutions of that country. Done this way, the sapling of democracy will bear the flower of freedom." Shirin Ebadi, Iranian human rights activist, Nobel Peace Laureate, 2003. "The Iranian leadership is violating the country’s own commitments to international human rights treaties, as well as contravening Iran’s own laws." Mairead Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate, 1976...
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Desmond Tutu and other Nobel Peace Laureates, Iranian Poets and Artists Support July 25th Global Day of Action
United4Iran
Protests in Iran Continue – Global Activism Increasing
United4Iran, July 20, 2009 – "We deplore the violence and crackdown on peaceful protesters, the increasing restrictions on civil liberties, and the imprisonment of a growing number of civil leaders in Iran." Archbishop Destmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Laureate, 1984
"If one country sincerely wants to support democracy in another country that is under dictatorial rule, the only thing to do is to support the freedom fighters who stand for the democratic institutions of that country. Done this way, the sapling of democracy will bear the flower of freedom." Shirin Ebadi, Iranian human rights activist, Nobel Peace Laureate, 2003
"The Iranian leadership is violating the country’s own commitments to international human rights treaties, as well as contravening Iran’s own laws." Mairead Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate, 1976
"We call for the release of all political prisoners, the secession of violence against protesters, and respect for human rights and civil liberties in Iran." Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Laureate, 1997
The two most prominent living Iranian poets, Ismael Khoie, and Simin Behbahani, who lives in Tehran, have joined the Global Day of Action. Dariush, socially conscious singer and Iranian cultural icon, will perform at the Washington D.C. United4Iran rally.
Desmond Tutu, Shirin Ebadi, Mairead Maguire and Jody Williams are available for interviews.
Join this unprecedented wave of global citizen activism in solidarity with the people of Iran. On July 25, participate in an event in one of more than 60 cities around the world.
July 25: Global Day of Action for Human Rights in Iran
July 8, 2009
United4Iran, July 8, 2009 – Human rights activists are organizing a coordinated Global Day of Action on July 25, 2009 to demand respect for the human rights of the Iranian people and to demonstrate worldwide solidarity with the civil rights movement in Iran. Major human rights organizations have sponsored the event.
Around the world, people will gather in solidarity with the Iranian people following over a month of intensified state repression against citizens peacefully demonstrating for their rights. Many have been killed in the streets, many hundreds have been beaten and injured, and at least 2,000 are thought to have been detained.
The Global Day of Action is a not affiliated with any partisan political agenda, and is aimed at securing the internationally recognized rights of the Iranian people.
The organizers believe that while political questions facing Iran can only be resolved by the Iranian people themselves, the violent repression of their internationally guaranteed human rights are of concern to people all around the world.
The global day of action is organized around the following core demands:
That member states and civil society organizations of the international community give sustained attention to the Iranian people’s human rights as a matter of international concern, and that the UN should immediately initiate an investigation into grave and systematic human rights violations in Iran, including the fate of prisoners and disappeared persons, unlawful killings, and torture and other ill-treatment;
An end to state-sponsored violence, accountability for crimes committed and no recourse to the death penalty.
The immediate and unconditional release of all prisoners of conscience, including politicians, journalists, students, and civil society activists; and
Freedom of assembly, freedom of association, and freedom of expression (including freedom of the press) as guaranteed by the Iranian constitution and Iran’s obligations under international covenants that it has signed.
Initial sponsors of the Global Day of Action include: Shirin Ebadi, 2003 Nobel Peace Laureate; Iranian League for Defense of Human Rights (LDDHI); International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran; Human Rights Watch, Reporters without Borders;
For more information:
Contact Hadi Ghaemi; phone +1 917 669 5996 , email: info@united4iran.org
Visit www.united4iran.org for the latest information and list of participating cities.
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IF THE 'FAIR-HAIRED CHILD' ISRAEL IS ALLOWED TO DO ANYTHING AND DOESN'T EVER RES POND TO 'GOY' LAWS-
WHY SHOULD IRAN BE FORCED TO 'HEEL'?
THE 'MODEL-OF-DEMOCRACY', ISRAEL, HAS POLLUTED MANY COUNTRIES, IE. INDIA, SRI LANKA, WITH IT'S BEASTIAL HYPOCRISY, BEING BACKED BY THE U.S. /BRITISH 'ZOGs'
BLATANT HYPOCRAZY/ HYPOCRISY,
Comment by peterkhanzendran - 22 Jul 2009 - 20:14 [USER NOT REGISTERED]
Date Tue, 21 Jul 2009 1:40 PM ( 1 min 30 secs ago )
From "Peter Khan Zendran"
To info@united4iran.org
Subject SHOMA NA HARF ZADAN IRANIANS
Having read your site and your actions one can only come to the
conclusion that you are NOTHING but a bunch of liars a talab e
cia/zionism.
You claim you are acting for human rights in Iran, yet the results of
your actions will only make things worse for Iranians everywhere.
Contrary to what your sites say you ARE partisan, for if you peshi
succeed you will effect Iran for the worse in terms of stability.
People in Iran have more freedoms and rights than people in amrika, yet
you put out lies about this. You deal with those who fabricate likes
like jendeh ebadi, with talab e amrika like Iranian League for Defense
of Human Rights (LDDHI) and International Campaign for Human Rights in
Iran, and with 501c3 whore organizations like amnesty international and
human rights watch who have had marginal success and care only about
making money. Furthermore, your actions come at a time when Iranians in
amrika, ingland, and other western countries are subject to human rights
violations than those you claim go on inside Iran and when Iran remains
under threat of attack from israel and from amrika.
You do NOT speak for Iranians and certainly NOT for me.
Peter II, Khan-e-Mazendaran
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