We, the undersigned, demand the immediate release of Kamran and Faran Rahimian, who were arrested by the Iranian regime's security forces in late September.
For the past 32 years, supporters of the Bahai faith have been persecuted for practicing their beliefs and not converting to Islam. Iran's state-sponsored discrimination extends into the educational system. Kamran and his wife, Faran, were educators within a makeshift university system set up by the Baha'i community in Iran to educate their young.
The Iranian regime must cease the unlawful detainment of political prisoners and abide by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, of which Iran is a signatory.
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October 14, 2011
I am currently coordinating with international human rights observers to submit formal documentation regarding the status of the Rahimians. My focus remains on establishing direct communication channels with diplomatic offices to advocate for their release.
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Stop the oppression. Free Kamran and Faran.
Education is not a crime. stop persecuting people just for what they believe. total insanity.
Sending love to the Rahimian family. nobody should be in jail for trying to help kids get an education.
So heartbreaking. Thinking of them both and hoping for their safe return home soon.
This is just wrong. Everyone has a right to learn and teach. Free them now!!
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We, the undersigned, demand the immediate release of Kamran and Faran Rahimian, who were arrested by the Iranian regime's security forces in late September.
For the past 32 years, supporters of the Bahai faith have been persecuted for practicing their beliefs and not converting to Islam. Iran's state-sponsored discrimination extends into the educational system. Kamran and his wife, Faran, were educators within a makeshift university system set up by the Baha'i community in Iran to educate their young.
The Iranian regime must cease the unlawful detainment of political prisoners and abide by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, of which Iran is a signatory.
Updates
October 14, 2011
I am currently coordinating with international human rights observers to submit formal documentation regarding the status of the Rahimians. My focus remains on establishing direct communication channels with diplomatic offices to advocate for their release.
Reached 100 supporters
October 14, 2011
6 Comments
Absolutely ridiculous that this is still happening in this day and age. Let them go back to their families.
Stop the oppression. Free Kamran and Faran.
Education is not a crime. stop persecuting people just for what they believe. total insanity.
Sending love to the Rahimian family. nobody should be in jail for trying to help kids get an education.
So heartbreaking. Thinking of them both and hoping for their safe return home soon.
This is just wrong. Everyone has a right to learn and teach. Free them now!!
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Absolutely ridiculous that this is still happening in this day and age. Let them go back to their families.