25 June 2009

Humanitarian Resource Institute
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HRI Global Arts Integration Into Education Initiative
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Humanitarian Intervention Initiative (H-II)
Url: www.UNArts.org/H-II

H-II: Appeal to International Association of University Presidents - 70 Professors Arrested in Iran

Having included the International Studies Association, with UNESCO level academic discussions associated with recent human rights violations in the country of Iran, it was disturbing to hear that 70 University professors were arrested (Iran opposition leader blasts rulers; 70 professors arrested, LA Times, 25 June 2009). The International Association of University Presidents is being asked to join leaders in every United Nations member country who are calling for the immediate release of the professors, journalists and  pro-reform protesters.

Human Rights Attorney, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Shirin Ebadi, has called for the results of the recent election to be annulled and will legally represent the family of a young woman shot dead during a protest in Tehran (Iran's Neda killing 'was illegal': Al Jazeera News, 24 June 2009). 

Nobel Peace Prize winner, Shirin Ebadi stirred up an emotional crowd of Iranians in front of the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday.-- Iran Rally: Nobel Prize Laureate Addresses E.U.: New Tang Dynasty Television, 25 June 2009.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced his concern regarding the situation in Iran and his dismay over the post-election violence, particularly the use of force against civilians, in his talks with Iranian human rights activist and Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi. -- Secretary-General discusses situation in Iran with Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi: UN News Centre, 24 June 2009.

Related:

• H-II:  IOC Asked  to Support Iranian Athletes, Humanitarian Resource Institute, 24 June 2009.
  
• H-II: Shirin Ebadi, Human Rights Attorney, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, will represent family of Neda, Humanitarian Resource Institute, 24 June 2009.
• H-II: Human Rights Reporting - Evidence Collection - Witness Protection, Humanitarian Resource Institute, 23 June 2009.

In deepest appreciation of your support.

Stephen M. Apatow
Founder, Director of Research & Development
Humanitarian Resource Institute
Humanitarian University Consortium Graduate Studies
Center for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine & Law
Phone: 203-668-0282
Email: s.m.apatow@humanitarian.net
Internet: www.humanitarian.net