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Leading Iranian Trade Union Activist Spends May Day in Prison

In Iran, those who advocate peacefully on behalf of their fellow workers are likely to wind up in prison.
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Kiri Westby: Refusing To Be Silenced: Iranian Nobel Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi to Speak in Boulder (Part 1)

News : Huffington Post (4 years ago)

This is a rare opportunity for all of us to hear from a leading Iranian peace advocate about her vision for human rights and women's rights in Islam. Read Post

The Real News: Struggle in Iran's Streets Beyond Elections

News : Huffington Post (4 years ago)

Iranian trade unionist, Mehdi Kouhestaninejad: "Iranian workers, the same as other Iranians, fought for... fundamental rights that we don't have in Iran at this moment." Read Post

Iran: Arrested Women's Rights Activist Begins Prison Term

News : Huffington Post (4 years ago)

On June 12, 2006, 70 Iranian women's rights activists were arrested for helping to organize a peaceful protest demanding the revision of discriminatory laws against women in Iran. Those arrested continue to be summoned, charged, arr... Read Post


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