Protests and Events:
Report on the Status of Iranian Refugees in Turkey, presented by the Society for Human Rights in Iran - Southern California
Date: Sunday, June 26th, 2010
Time: 3 - 5 pm
Place: Westside Pavillion, 3rd Flr., Community Room B
10800 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90064
From March 28 - April 3, a delegation of 14 individuals from five different countries traveled to Turkey on a fact-finding mission to meet with Iranian refugees, UNHCR, foreign government representatives and NGOs to discuss ways to expedite the relocation or resettlement of the refugees outside of Turkey. Bay Area representatives of the delegation will report back on their experiences, meetings, follow up work and discuss steps the community can take on behalf of the refugees.
This program will be in both English and Persian
Further questions may be directed to: info@ShriSc. org
Run/Walk: I RAN 4 IRAN T-Shirts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt0L9bioN9k
Thank you everyone for a great event! Click here to view pictures. Please find T-shirts for sale at the following locations:
Tribu Cafe- 6501 San Pablo Ave, Oakland
Green Copy- 5267 Broadway, Oakland
IMMIGRATION AND CENSUS CLINIC
Wednesday March 17th 3 pm - 4 pm
Free immigration consultation from Omid Advocates lawyers. Omid Advocates can help clients with:
- Naturalization,
- Family Based Visa Petitions
- Adjustment of Status Petitions (Green Cards)
- Asylum Petitions
- Free Consultations and Referrals on all immigration employment, housing,civil rights matters
Do you have questions about reporting your family in the upcoming 2010 Census? Free legal rights information session and consultations about the 2010 Census and its relationship to national security law (FBI) and immigration law (Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)).
AT THE PERSIAN CENTER IN BERKELEY
Date: Sunday, June 26th, 2010
Time: 3 - 5 pm
Place: Westside Pavillion, 3rd Flr., Community Room B
10800 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90064
From March 28 - April 3, a delegation of 14 individuals from five different countries traveled to Turkey on a fact-finding mission to meet with Iranian refugees, UNHCR, foreign government representatives and NGOs to discuss ways to expedite the relocation or resettlement of the refugees outside of Turkey. Bay Area representatives of the delegation will report back on their experiences, meetings, follow up work and discuss steps the community can take on behalf of the refugees.
This program will be in both English and Persian
Further questions may be directed to: info@ShriSc. org
Run/Walk: I RAN 4 IRAN T-Shirts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt0L9bioN9k
Thank you everyone for a great event! Click here to view pictures. Please find T-shirts for sale at the following locations:
Tribu Cafe- 6501 San Pablo Ave, Oakland
Green Copy- 5267 Broadway, Oakland
IMMIGRATION AND CENSUS CLINIC
Wednesday March 17th 3 pm - 4 pm
Free immigration consultation from Omid Advocates lawyers. Omid Advocates can help clients with:
- Naturalization,
- Family Based Visa Petitions
- Adjustment of Status Petitions (Green Cards)
- Asylum Petitions
- Free Consultations and Referrals on all immigration employment, housing,civil rights matters
Do you have questions about reporting your family in the upcoming 2010 Census? Free legal rights information session and consultations about the 2010 Census and its relationship to national security law (FBI) and immigration law (Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)).
AT THE PERSIAN CENTER IN BERKELEY
OMID Advocates for Human Rights
ANNOUNCING THE RELEASE OF: REPORT ON THE SITUATION OF IRANIAN REFUGEES IN TURKEY POST JUNE 12th: ONE YEAR LATER
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PRESS RELEASE: INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN DELEGATION RETURNS FROM VISITING REFUGEES IN TURKEY
April 6 2010
Delegation supporters include: Dr. Shirin Ebadi, Dr. Payam Akhavan, International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), League for the Defense of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI), International Association of Democratic Lawyers, United4Iran, International Society for Human Rights, NorCal4Iran, Iran Foundation, National Lawyers Guild (International Committee and The United People of Color Caucus), Iran Crime Watch
Click here to view Dr. Shirin Ebadi's message of support for the delegation!
Delegate Members:
Mr. Akhtar Hussain, Esq. – International Association of Democratic Lawyers, Pakistan
Mrs. Marietje Schaake – Member of European Parliament, Netherlands
Professor Hans-Joachim Funke – Human rights scholar, Germany
Mr. Hanno Timner, Esq. - Human Rights Watch Germany Board Member, Attorney
Ms. Azadeh Rojhan Gustavsson – Swedish Parliament candidate, Social Democrats Iran Committee
Dr. Mohammed Reza Saburi – Austria
Mrs. Mandana Hakimafzal, RN – United States
Ms. Maryam Ali – Refugee traumatologist
Ms. Nancy Hormachea, Esq. - Omid Advocates for Human Rights
Ms. Mina Litvak, Esq. - Omid Advocates for Human Rights
Upon return of the delegation, Omid Advocates for Human Rights is working on a forthcoming report. For further information, please view the following links:
Interview with VOA - Farsi
http://www.voanews.com/wm/voa/nenaf/pers/pers1730vbMON.asx
Interview with KPFA - English
http://kpfa.org/archive/id/60060
http://vomena.org/blog/
http://kpfa.org/podcasts
Interview of Radio Times with MEP Ms. Marietje Schaake - Farsi
http://www.zamahang.com/podcast/2010/20100421_Interview_Schaake_Pejman.mp3
Print media:
http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-206667-mep-compared-to-us-eu-is-doing-little-for-refugees.html
Oakland Tribune
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15008801
PLEASE contribute to sending this delegation using our donations page.
ACTION ALERT: REFUGEE LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
OMID advocates for the rights of Iranian refugees through its Refugee Legal Assistance Program. We provide legal services in ways that will empower refugees to advocate for themselves and confidently navigate through the asylum procedure by:
•Encouraging refugees to present a clear, credible and coherent claim;
•Encouraging refugees to support their claims with reliable documentation;
•Helping refugees to understand the interview process and to prepare for the interview;
•Encouraging refugees to seek medical and psychological treatment when appropriate.
•Referring refugees to resources for financial assistance or support.
•Advocating for refugee laws, policies and practices that coincide with the mandates of international refugee and human rights law.
As part of this program, we are collecting donations to financially assist the Iranian refugees receiving our legal support. Refugees in Turkey are struggling to survive without work permits and adequate housing. The conditions in Turkey are severe, especially in the winter months, and add to the suffering of the already traumatized refugees. Many are cut off from their families and are recovering from injuries sustained under torture while imprisoned in Iran. They require assistance to pay their rent, utilities, residence fees (almost $300 per six months), medicines, clothing, and food. PLEASE help by donating using our donations page.
DONATE $120 AND RECEIVE A "SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF IRAN" POSTER!
Click here to view Dr. Shirin Ebadi's message of support for the delegation!
Delegate Members:
Mr. Akhtar Hussain, Esq. – International Association of Democratic Lawyers, Pakistan
Mrs. Marietje Schaake – Member of European Parliament, Netherlands
Professor Hans-Joachim Funke – Human rights scholar, Germany
Mr. Hanno Timner, Esq. - Human Rights Watch Germany Board Member, Attorney
Ms. Azadeh Rojhan Gustavsson – Swedish Parliament candidate, Social Democrats Iran Committee
Dr. Mohammed Reza Saburi – Austria
Mrs. Mandana Hakimafzal, RN – United States
Ms. Maryam Ali – Refugee traumatologist
Ms. Nancy Hormachea, Esq. - Omid Advocates for Human Rights
Ms. Mina Litvak, Esq. - Omid Advocates for Human Rights
Upon return of the delegation, Omid Advocates for Human Rights is working on a forthcoming report. For further information, please view the following links:
Interview with VOA - Farsi
http://www.voanews.com/wm/voa/nenaf/pers/pers1730vbMON.asx
Interview with KPFA - English
http://kpfa.org/archive/id/60060
http://vomena.org/blog/
http://kpfa.org/podcasts
Interview of Radio Times with MEP Ms. Marietje Schaake - Farsi
http://www.zamahang.com/podcast/2010/20100421_Interview_Schaake_Pejman.mp3
Print media:
http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-206667-mep-compared-to-us-eu-is-doing-little-for-refugees.html
Oakland Tribune
PLEASE contribute to sending this delegation using our donations page.
ACTION ALERT: REFUGEE LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
OMID advocates for the rights of Iranian refugees through its Refugee Legal Assistance Program. We provide legal services in ways that will empower refugees to advocate for themselves and confidently navigate through the asylum procedure by:
•Encouraging refugees to present a clear, credible and coherent claim;
•Encouraging refugees to support their claims with reliable documentation;
•Helping refugees to understand the interview process and to prepare for the interview;
•Encouraging refugees to seek medical and psychological treatment when appropriate.
•Referring refugees to resources for financial assistance or support.
•Advocating for refugee laws, policies and practices that coincide with the mandates of international refugee and human rights law.
As part of this program, we are collecting donations to financially assist the Iranian refugees receiving our legal support. Refugees in Turkey are struggling to survive without work permits and adequate housing. The conditions in Turkey are severe, especially in the winter months, and add to the suffering of the already traumatized refugees. Many are cut off from their families and are recovering from injuries sustained under torture while imprisoned in Iran. They require assistance to pay their rent, utilities, residence fees (almost $300 per six months), medicines, clothing, and food. PLEASE help by donating using our donations page.
DONATE $120 AND RECEIVE A "SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF IRAN" POSTER!
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Nature Journal: "We are all Iranians"
Huffington Post Iran Update Live Blogging by Nico Pitney
Bay Area for Iran Facebook Page
Twitter: Iran Election
BBC Farsi
Videos on ireport.com
The Daily Dish
Tehran Bureau Independent News Organization
European Parliament: "Hans-Gert Pottering ready to lead an EP investigation in Iran"
UN News Centre: "Secretary-General discusses situation in Iran with Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi"
Time Magazine: "In Iran, One Woman's Death May Have Many Consequences"