Loving and caring for my beautiful wife is not a crime but it’s made feel like that because she is a person who arrived in Australia seeking asylum. Mojgan fled from sexual abuse and torture in her home country of Iran - she was being forced to marry a man in his late 50s. We once lived happily together with my family in Brisbane - we were married 2 years after falling in love. Two months after we were married, Mojgan was detained in Brisbane Immigration Transit Accommodation (BITA) as she was told she had no case for asylum and the things that had happened to her were domestic violence so she could not stay in Australia.
From when Mojgan was first detained, I would make the trip from my home each and every day to visit her behind the bars and wire in the detention centre in Brisbane. I love her truly and she is everything to me. I thought after we got married that I would get every chance to see her smile and make her happy. We both are young and should feel like we have a bright future ahead of us. We just want to have a chance to live happily together. I am an Australian permanent resident but immigration rules prevent her from applying for a partner visa while she is detained. PLEASE help us to get out of this nightmare.
UPDATE #1 (9/08/2015): Mojgan was forcibly transferred to Darwin detention centre on Friday 8 August 2015 and I could not even say goodbye. I am already missing her - my heart is breaking. She had only 3 months left of her Year 12 studies - education is so important to her so she is devastated. She has been able to make contact with me and she said, "I don't know how to say thank you to these wonderful Australians who are very supportive to me" and she also repeated that she has hope her dream of a free life will come true with your support.
UPDATE #2 (25/2/2016): Mojgan graduated from Yeronga SHS at the end of 2015, completing her studies through skype while in Wickham Point detention centre. On the 13th of October 2015, it was our first anniversary but she was not here with me - I visited her. I also visited her for Valentine's Day 2016. While we loved our time together, it was heartbreaking to say good-bye.
Minister Peter Dutton has now officially responded to Mojgan's last submission asking if he would please exercise his discretion and allow Mojgan to apply for a partner visa while onshore in recognition of how unsafe it is for her to return to Iran. The Minister's response was that he "does not wish to intervene in this matter". No reason was given for his decision. Mojgan now faces INDEFINITE DETENTION with no hope for freedom in any country - it will be prison in Australia or prison in Iran.
#FreeMojgan supporters will not stop fighting for Mojgan as they know what is right and they know Mojgan is an innocent, beautiful young woman who only wants to live in freedom with me, become a midwife and start a family.
I am so proud to belong to a country where people care and support Mojgan and me. AUSTRALIA I know you care. Please show your support by signing my online petition.
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August 25, 2016
The public attention generated by your support brings us to the threshold of ten thousand signatures. This momentum is essential for demonstrating the urgency of Mojgan's situation to the relevant authorities. Please circulate this petition within your networks to help us reach this significant milestone.
October 2, 2015
The public response to this petition has grown significantly and provides me with a great sense of hope. Your collective attention brings much needed visibility to the circumstances Mojgan and I are currently enduring. This momentum confirms that our situation is recognized as a matter of importance.
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 8, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
July 9, 2015
July 6, 2015
The signature count is nearing one hundred and this threshold will significantly increase the visibility of our request. Please circulate this petition within your own networks to ensure we reach this goal promptly. Maintaining this momentum is essential for Mojgan and our future.
3,358 Comments
I cannot believe that the minister will not intervene in this case. Honestly what risk does mojgan really hold to Australia except for the opportunity to help others as a midwife and to love her husband and friends?? What has this country come to??
Mojgan's story is one of great heartbreak. To flea a country in search of safety and to be then given a glimpse of freedom and then have it taken away and treated worse then a criminal is just cruel. It makes me ashamed to call myself an Australian
Mojgan will be safer, happier and more welcome than anywhere else on earth, in the community, and with the family where she belongs. She should be able to continue her education and her asylum claim can and should be processed onshore in Brisbane.
It is not illegal to seek asylum. It is not illegal to marry. This not just, fair, or compassionate. It makes no sense. Bring her back to her husband. I do not support this action. And the government is not doing this in my name, or with my authority.
As someone married to a foreigner who received residency after our marriage, I feel for this couple. I'm very saddened to see Australia becoming a 'big brother' country where it seems no one, even residents with dual-nationality, can live in peace.
I support this young lady in her application to stay in Australia
Please release this lovely girl so her and her husband can be together and create a great future in Australia..thank you
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Loving and caring for my beautiful wife is not a crime but it’s made feel like that because she is a person who arrived in Australia seeking asylum. Mojgan fled from sexual abuse and torture in her home country of Iran - she was being forced to marry a man in his late 50s. We once lived happily together with my family in Brisbane - we were married 2 years after falling in love. Two months after we were married, Mojgan was detained in Brisbane Immigration Transit Accommodation (BITA) as she was told she had no case for asylum and the things that had happened to her were domestic violence so she could not stay in Australia.
From when Mojgan was first detained, I would make the trip from my home each and every day to visit her behind the bars and wire in the detention centre in Brisbane. I love her truly and she is everything to me. I thought after we got married that I would get every chance to see her smile and make her happy. We both are young and should feel like we have a bright future ahead of us. We just want to have a chance to live happily together. I am an Australian permanent resident but immigration rules prevent her from applying for a partner visa while she is detained. PLEASE help us to get out of this nightmare.
UPDATE #1 (9/08/2015): Mojgan was forcibly transferred to Darwin detention centre on Friday 8 August 2015 and I could not even say goodbye. I am already missing her - my heart is breaking. She had only 3 months left of her Year 12 studies - education is so important to her so she is devastated. She has been able to make contact with me and she said, "I don't know how to say thank you to these wonderful Australians who are very supportive to me" and she also repeated that she has hope her dream of a free life will come true with your support.
UPDATE #2 (25/2/2016): Mojgan graduated from Yeronga SHS at the end of 2015, completing her studies through skype while in Wickham Point detention centre. On the 13th of October 2015, it was our first anniversary but she was not here with me - I visited her. I also visited her for Valentine's Day 2016. While we loved our time together, it was heartbreaking to say good-bye.
Minister Peter Dutton has now officially responded to Mojgan's last submission asking if he would please exercise his discretion and allow Mojgan to apply for a partner visa while onshore in recognition of how unsafe it is for her to return to Iran. The Minister's response was that he "does not wish to intervene in this matter". No reason was given for his decision. Mojgan now faces INDEFINITE DETENTION with no hope for freedom in any country - it will be prison in Australia or prison in Iran.
#FreeMojgan supporters will not stop fighting for Mojgan as they know what is right and they know Mojgan is an innocent, beautiful young woman who only wants to live in freedom with me, become a midwife and start a family.
I am so proud to belong to a country where people care and support Mojgan and me. AUSTRALIA I know you care. Please show your support by signing my online petition.
Updates
August 25, 2016
The public attention generated by your support brings us to the threshold of ten thousand signatures. This momentum is essential for demonstrating the urgency of Mojgan's situation to the relevant authorities. Please circulate this petition within your networks to help us reach this significant milestone.
October 2, 2015
The public response to this petition has grown significantly and provides me with a great sense of hope. Your collective attention brings much needed visibility to the circumstances Mojgan and I are currently enduring. This momentum confirms that our situation is recognized as a matter of importance.
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 8, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
July 9, 2015
July 6, 2015
The signature count is nearing one hundred and this threshold will significantly increase the visibility of our request. Please circulate this petition within your own networks to ensure we reach this goal promptly. Maintaining this momentum is essential for Mojgan and our future.
3,358 Comments
I am ashamed of my country for treating Mojgan like this. I am praying for her. I have called Peter Duttons office and spoken to his receptionist. I am now going to email Jillian Triggs. Try to stay strong Mojgan. There ar many people who care.
I cannot believe that the minister will not intervene in this case. Honestly what risk does mojgan really hold to Australia except for the opportunity to help others as a midwife and to love her husband and friends?? What has this country come to??
Mojgan's story is one of great heartbreak. To flea a country in search of safety and to be then given a glimpse of freedom and then have it taken away and treated worse then a criminal is just cruel. It makes me ashamed to call myself an Australian
Mojgan will be safer, happier and more welcome than anywhere else on earth, in the community, and with the family where she belongs. She should be able to continue her education and her asylum claim can and should be processed onshore in Brisbane.
It is not illegal to seek asylum. It is not illegal to marry. This not just, fair, or compassionate. It makes no sense. Bring her back to her husband. I do not support this action. And the government is not doing this in my name, or with my authority.
As someone married to a foreigner who received residency after our marriage, I feel for this couple. I'm very saddened to see Australia becoming a 'big brother' country where it seems no one, even residents with dual-nationality, can live in peace.
I support this young lady in her application to stay in Australia
Please release this lovely girl so her and her husband can be together and create a great future in Australia..thank you
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I am ashamed of my country for treating Mojgan like this. I am praying for her. I have called Peter Duttons office and spoken to his receptionist. I am now going to email Jillian Triggs. Try to stay strong Mojgan. There ar many people who care.