Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Brazil is Forgetting About Human Rights

Thomas Friedman discusses the lack of human rights discussion during Lula's trip to Iran

Mr. Friedman points out that Brazilian President Lula is turning his back on the labor unions that he based his campaign on by ignoring the persecution of labor unions by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

The Stand for Freedom in Iran Coalition is disappointed that the two met at all after this letter was sent by the members of the coalition to President Lula.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran – Continued Detention of Amir Hossein Kazemi at Evin Prison

International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran – Continued Detention of Amir Hossein Kazemi at Evin Prison

The temporary custody of Amir Hossein Kazemi has exceeded the allowable limit by 10 days already! The people of Iran and everyone deserve the right to be free. By detaining Amir they are also silencing his ability to accurately report on the situations surrounding him. Stand for Freedom of the press.

Shadi Sadr and Mahboobeh Abasgholizadeh receive jail sentences

Women's rights activists sentenced in absentia

Shadi Sadr and Mahboobeh Abasgholizadeh received their sentences this week for "acting against state security by holding rallies intended to disrupt public security, violate law and order, and challenge security forces." Along with jail terms the women were also sentenced receive lashes for their assemblies. Let us Stand for Freedom of assembly this week in Iran.

Friday, May 14, 2010

More on the Kurdish executions by Roxana Saberi

Roxana Saberi's response to the execution of Kurdish prisoners

In the Washington Post yesterday, journalist Roxana Saberi urges average American citizen's to use their voice to speak out against the human rights violations in Iran.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Labor Unions Condemn the Hangings this Weekend

Labor Unions Condemn the Hangings this Weekend

This posting by Enduring America shows the rally held in response to the hangings of five political prisoners this weekend. While much of the recent media coverage about Iran has been regarding nuclear issues, this rally reminded CNN that people are still interested in the human rights abuses in Iran.

International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran – Clampdown on Teachers and Labor Activists

International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran – Clampdown on Teachers and Labor Activists

Teachers and Labor Activists Take Notice: The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran reports on the unlawful detention of activist. The article discusses the floggings that teachers received for participating in a protest.