Rasoul Hardani; an Ahwazi Arab prisoner suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS), who is currently serving a 22-year sentence in Rajaee Shahr prison in Tehran, began a hunger strike today (Saturday July 2nd) in protest at his prolonged imprisonment and the intolerable conditions in the prison, which are reportedly further damaging his already poor health, according to human rights activists.
June 15, 2016 9:15 AM Meetings Location: Conference Rooms The Challenge of Pluralism in Iran June 15, 2016 9:15 AM – 4:30 PM Please RSVP by June 10, 2016: https://challengeofpluralisminiran.eventbrite.com Join us for a symposium on the history and aspirations of Iran's diverse population groups. As Iran moves toward reintegration with the global system, the country's rich mix of ethnic religious and cultural minorities are asking for greater national pluralism. The day will be spent discussing the optimal response from democratic governments, media and civil society. Speakers include: • Keynote Address by Mehrangiz Kar, Prominent Iranian lawyer, human rights activist and author of Crossing the Red Line • Saad Eddin Ibrahim, Ibn Khaldun Center • Karim Abdian, Ahwaz Human Rights Organization • M. Hossein Bor, American-Baloch Council • Ava Homa, Kurdish writer, editor and university lecturer • Anthony Vance, Baha’is of the United States • Ali Al-Taie, Sociologist & Author • Elahé Sharifpour-Hicks, Partners for Rights • Joe Stork, Human Rights Watch For a full list of speakers and additional event details visit https://challengeofpluralisminiran.eventbrite.com For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Hosted by the Ibn Khaldun Center and AHWAZ Human Rights Organization. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT, CONTACT: Annie Sznajder This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
