Solidarity Music Compilation To Be Released in June!
United4Iran is excited to announce another artistic collaboration in solidarity with the Iranian people! A music compilation CD is being produced in partnership with musical artists to show support for democracy, justice and human rights. The compilation will be released before the upcoming third anniversary of the June 12, 2009 disputed elections, when hundreds of Iranians took to the…
Join the Mad Graffiti Campaign for Human Rights in Iran!
An estimated 500 political prisoners remain behind bars in Iran for their dissent against the policies of the Iranian government. Hundreds more have been persecuted through politically motivated trials. They include human rights defenders, lawyers, journalists, opposition activists, community leaders, and ordinary Iranian citizens. In an effort to highlight these and other…
Spotlight on Human Rights in Iran: December 10, 2011 (Chicago, IL)
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 Linden Ave. No handicap access Spotlight on: Baha’is, Women, Labor, and Human Rights Defenders Amnesty International’s Human Rights Day event is on Saturday, December 10, 2011. The focus will be human rights [...]
Brazil Welcomes Iranian Filmmaker & Activist, Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Flavio Azam Rassekh and other Brazilian human rights activists regularly organize speaking tours throughout Brazil. Below are the details of the upcoming event, which was published on the front page of the cultural section of Folha de San Paulo, the leading Brazilian newspaper. Iranian filmmaker/activist and two time winner of the Cannes Film Festival, Mohsen [...]
Amnesty International: Azadi Square Virtual Protest (in partnership with United4Iran)
Student Activism is a Human Right United4Iran is partnering with Amnesty to encourage all worldwide to participate in this important campaign. In Iran, students continue to face egregious forms of repression and human rights abuses, as the Iranian authorities attempt to exert control over students opposed to their policies. Those who dare speak out do [...]
San Diego, CA: Stand Up For Women!
Stand Up For Women! End Violence, Exploitation, and Oppression Date & Time: Thursday, October 20th • 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Location: Fairbanks Country Club 15150 San Dieguito Road, RSF 92067 RSVP by Oct. 17th, $40/person or $350 pre-paid tables of ten. Student and Table Sponsorships available! Check payable to FRWF, Box 8674, RSF, [...]
Marathon for Human Rights in Iran
One amazing activist has very generously offered to help raise money for United4Iran by taking part in a half marathon run (about 13 miles!) on October 15, 2011. The run is also meant to bring awareness to the ongoing human rights violations the Iranian people suffer. Her fundraising goals is $1000. All proceeds will go to United4Iran. Donate here: http://pledgie.com/campaigns/16074 “If one [...]
“Can You Solve This?” Right to Education Campaign
From the “Can You Solve This” Campaign Page: 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. No government should deny this fundamental right to its citizens. To do so is against all legal, moral, humanitarian and religious [...]
London, UK: Human Rights Film Night (September 22, 2011)
Amnesty International, Hampstead will present a showcase of short films on human rights issues, followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers. Featuring animation, documentary, and fiction, the showcase offers a global portrait of human rights issues related to Amnesty’s campaigns, including refugees and asylum, women’s human rights, and prisoners of conscience. The short films [...]
