Articles from Iran
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Trade union rights are human rights 22 December 2008 Farzad Kamangar still at risk in the Evin Prison
EI has been informed that on December 18, Farzad Kamangar complained of severe pain and low blood pressure due to a chin inflammation, and he was again denied access to medical treatment.
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Union growth 27 November 2008 Iranian teacher unionist still alive, but remains at risk
Teachers, trade unionists and human rights defenders around the world are mobilising in defence of Farzad Kamangar, an Iranian Kurdish teacher and trade unionist who is at risk of execution.
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Union growth 26 November 2008 Alert: Iranian teacher unionist could be executed today
Education International has been informed that Farzad Kamangar, the Iranian Kurdish teacher and social worker sentenced to death on “absolutely zero evidence” according to his lawyer, could be hanged on Wednesday 26 November 2008.
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Union growth 1 October 2008 Iran: Arrest of teachers attending a union meeting
Iranian teachers trying to attend a trade union meeting have been illegally detained in Iran. Teacher trade unions convened the meeting to give members the opportunity to peacefully discuss possible activities to celebrate World Teachers Day. Every year on 5 October, millions of educators worldwide undertake public activities highlighting that...
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Trade union rights are human rights 15 September 2008 Save Farzad: Your support is still urgently needed!
According to the latest news on Farsi websites, the situation of Iranian teacher trade unionist Farzad Kamangar remains critical. Farzad is still alive, but facing the death sentence which has not yet been commuted. At present, he is in solitary confinement in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison in section 209, the...
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Trade union rights are human rights 10 September 2008 Iran: The internet fosters free expression
Iranians are using the internet to exercise their right to free expression as never before - despite strict prohibitions and severe penalties imposed by the authorities.
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Union growth 19 August 2008 Farzad Kamangar: sentenced to death after a five-minute trial
On 25 February 2008, the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Farzad Kamangar to death on charges of "endangering national security" and "enmity against God" (moharebe). The death penalty was confirmed by the Supreme Court on 11 July.
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Trade union rights are human rights 14 August 2008 EI launches urgent action appeal for Iranian teacher Farzad Kamangar
EI launched an urgent action appeal on 14 August in a bid to save Farzad Kamangar, a 33-year old teacher and former trade unionist from the Kurdistan Province of Iran, who is currently at risk of being executed following the ruling issued at an unfair trial.
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Trade union rights are human rights 8 August 2008 Iran: Kamangar’s defenders suffer reprisals
Three teachers who joined a committee in support of Farzad Kamangar have been imprisoned, and several other trade unionists who have been calling for re-examination of his case are now receiving threats and phone calls from the Ministry of Intelligence, which does not hesitate to call family members of activists...
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Trade union rights are human rights 17 July 2008 Iranian court upholds death sentence against teacher trade unionist
Farzad Kamangar could face execution in the near future, according to the web site Human Rights Activists in Iran. On 11 July, the Iranian Supreme Court confirmed the death penalty against Kamangar, a 33-year-old Kurdish teacher and trade unionist.
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Union growth 10 June 2008 EI appeals on behalf of Iranian teacher unjustly facing death penalty
Education International has taken up the cause of Farzad Kamangar, a 32-year-old Iranian teacher and trade unionist who has been repeatedly tortured in custody and sentenced to death by the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
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Union growth 13 March 2008 Iran: Crackdown on activists
Iran’s relentless intimidation and harassment of teachers shows no sign of abating. Indeed, the worsening situation has caused human rights defenders to speak out about a crackdown by the government of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
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Union growth 7 March 2008 EI participates in the Global Action Day in solidarity with Iranian Workers
Together with other Global Union Federations and civil society partners, EI took part in the Global Action Day for Solidarity in front of the Embassy of Iran in Brussels on March 6, 2008.
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Trade union rights are human rights 5 March 2008 Iran: EI joins the Global Action Day on 6 March 2008
EI joins the International Transport Federation and other Global Union Federations in a Global Action Day in solidarity with Iranian workers and teachers on 6 March 2008.
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Trade union rights are human rights 20 December 2007 Iran: Intimidation of teachers continues
On 14 December, nine teachers were sentenced to 91 days imprisonment by a criminal court of the province of Hamadan in Iran.
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Trade union rights are human rights 9 August 2007 International Day of Action in solidarity with Iranian union leaders
Today, 9th August, is the ITF/ITUC International Action Day in solidarity with union leaders Mansour Osanloo and Mahmoud Salehi.
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Union growth 12 July 2007 Iran: Abduction of the President of the Vahed Bus Driver's Union
EI strongly condemned the abduction on 10 July of Mansour Osanloo of the Tehran Workers’ Bus Union, Sherkate Vahed.
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Trade union rights are human rights 11 May 2007 Iran: Five Teachers detained on 8 May released
Of the seven teachers arrested and taken to Evin prison during a protest on 8 May, five have been released after posting bail of $30,000 each.
Iran: Five Teachers detained on 8 May released