[FREE IRAN Project] In The Spirit Of Cyrus The Great

[Oppenheimer]

From SMCCDI: daneshjoo.org

SMCCDI News
Mass arrest of women for 'un-Islamic behavior'
SMCCDI (Information Service)
Aug 24, 2005



Mass arrest or brutalizing of Iranian women have increased for the "non-observance of Islamist veil" or "un-Islamic behavior". Reports from various cities, such as, Rasht, Esfahan, Hamedan, Mashad and Shiraz are stating about the enforcement of the backwarded Islamist Sharia law and increased harassment of women.

Members of the Islamic Moral Squad and Bassij paramilitary force have been posted at important junctions, parks and public places and have arrested or fined hundreds of women. Some have been condemned to lashing.

Some of these arrests have lead to minor clashes as many Iranian men are objecting to such repressive measures or oppose them.

Clerics have increased their anti-woman speeches and are using the Fridays' collective prayers in order to mobilize their followers in what has been qualified as "making respect the values of Islam and morality".

The application of other discriminatory measures against Iranian women have increased, as well, and the Gender Apartheid policy and the Sexual Segregation have been strengthen . Such policy is based on the strict interpretation of Islamic rules which are dating from 14 centuries ago in the tribal Saudi Arabia which became the cradle of Islam.

A kind of so-called "national uniform" is under project in order to avoid the continuation of what has been qualified as 'some liberalities' by Iranian women who have been forced, since 1979, to observe the mandatory veil. Other projects are the construction of separate parks or libraries for women, an enforcement of the segregation in collective buses and taxis, as well as, to ban entrance of restaurants to singles.

Women are banned from attending soccer games, singing in solo, dancing, exercising some professional activities or making some studies. They can't become Judge as Islam consider women as inapt for making decisions, and their testimony is considered as half of a man. Their husbands, brothers or fathers can decide of their fates. Their husbands have the right to take several wives and to have the custody of children.

Women's hair is considered as a 'source of temptation' by Islamists who're believing that it issues a kind of 'magnetic wave'. Such official backwarded statement was made first by Abol-Hassan Bani-Sadr, the first Islamic president who's living in exile in our days, and by narrow minded individuals, such as, Abdol-Karim Soroosh who's now living in England. Actually, some of these controversial individuals are being praised by some foreign sources as enlighted elements because they've recently started a kind of mild critic of Islam and are echoing a small portion of what millions of Iranians are denouncing for decades.

Recently an Iranian movie showed an unveiled woman. She was able to play without veil as she had shaved her head.

The today's situation is the total contrary of what was existing before the 1979 Islamic revolution. Women were then able to exercise any kind of profession, such as, becoming Ministry of State, Ambassadress, Judge, Teacher, Doctor, Architect and even Fighter Pilot. They were able to decide for their own fate and were granted of right of vote a year earlier than Switzerland.

Such background was the main cause that Islamists were not able, till now, to transform totally Iran into a Taleban type land for Iranian women. Many clerics were looking, in 1979 and in early 80s, to ban Iranian women from schools and any type of employment but Iranian women consistently opposed these measures sometimes in detriment of their lives. Many were killed or injured by Islamists as they chanted "No Veil, No Submission!"

Eventually due to the world's accomplice silence, they had to resign to their forced fate of wearing the symbol of women's submission on their heads and to accept the discrimination. But they were at the same time able to force the regime to back off from some of its most backwarded decisions.

Many Iranian women have burned their mandatory veils in some demos in order to attract the world's attention to their case. They're believed to be the force that will bring down, a day, the Islamic regime and would impact the entire Middle-east.

Visit the "Women History and Conditions" in the "About Iran" section of the SMCCDI's website for more information on the case of Iranian women.

© Copyright 2003 SMCCDI: daneshjoo.org

[Oppenheimer]

Women's Equality Day, 2005
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America




On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was adopted, guaranteeing American women the right to vote. The passage of this amendment was the culmination of a long struggle that reached back to the founding of the country and was furthered by the 1848 women's rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York. By celebrating Women's Equality Day, we commemorate the adoption of this amendment and honor the visionary women who fought tirelessly for women's suffrage.

Led by women such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott, the suffragists stood up against injustice and persevered until, as Susan B. Anthony wrote, the handful who first took a stand for suffrage grew into an army. The efforts of these pioneers helped secure for American women the right to vote.

Since the adoption of the 19th Amendment, women have continued to make great contributions to our Nation. Women today are leaders in medicine, law, journalism, business, government, and other professions. They are doctors and mothers, teachers and lawyers, homemakers and pilots, artists and entrepreneurs. Women also are serving with great honor in our Armed Forces as we fight a war on terror and defend our freedoms. The hard work of American women is essential to the strength and vitality of our country.

One hundred and fifty-seven years after the Seneca Falls Convention, we continue to work so that all people can enjoy their God-given rights. This Women's Equality Day, as we celebrate the 85th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we honor the perseverance, leadership, and achievements of the suffragists and all of America's women, and we renew our commitment to equal justice and dignity for all.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 26, 2005, as Women's Equality Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

[Rasker]

hmm, here's an off-the-wall idea for Iranian women to demonstrate in a humorous way against the tightening restrictions:

Why not go the regime stooges one better by groups of women dressing in Mao-era 'Cultural Revolution'/North Korean uniforms and putting on lockstep marching exhibitions by the universities or other good locations, meanwhile giving weird salutes and chanted tributes to the Velly Fakey Supreme leader. Perhaps they could do the North Koreans one better and call Khamenei a Living God, and AhmediNejad the wisdom that shines out of his backside.

I have read somewhere that a woman with a shaved head is not required to wear the veil, perhaps these marchers could whip off their veils, exposing their shiny bald heads and do some Red Chinese style Ballet using their veils as accessories.

Anyway, must be the caffeine kicking in
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The Sun Is Rising In The West!Soon It Will Shine on All of Iran!

[Oppenheimer]

Rasker, then they'd accuse them of converting to Buddhism......

[Spenta]

This is their pscyhological game. The Mullah$ are trying to prove that they are hitting back hard and winning. So far it seems that they are, this sends a message abroad that their regime is solid.

[Liberty Now !]

in yaroo Oppenheimer chera hamash amrica ro be rokhe ma mikeshe?

yeki nist behesh bege, zanane iran ham azadi dashtand, ta zamanike carter e past fetrat be in mozdoore englis khomeini komak kard ke be ghodrat berese.

Iranian women fought really hard against this damn 'forced hijab'. it took the most brutal forces of islamo-fascism with hizbollah terrorist gunmen in every street corner, FIVE LONG YEARS to force Iranian women to wear it. along with cutting their faces with knives, and throwing acid at them!

and while all this was happening, the entire international community watched with amuzement without condemning any of it!

no American or U.S. gov. official voiced an opposition to all the horrific crimes by islamists in Iran. none whatsoever.

rather they continued their secret meetings. sent khomeini the mad fascist a cake ! God knows why. perhaps to congratulate him on his successful massacres and crimes against humanity. what else.

it tears my heart that the nation morns the 9/11 victims while it's already a hostage itself to islamo-fascist criminals who would not come into power without U.S/ EU support!

Yet for 26 years, no American or European paid any attention to our poor nation.

they still dont. everything's about them. their own security. their rights...

Iraqi women are forced to wear hijab. do you think U.S cares? No.
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Paayande Iran

[Oppenheimer]

"do you think U.S cares? No."

Liberty, you are as full of s&!t as a Cristmas turkey....ever read the yearly country human rights reports put out by the US Dept of State?

Should I post the complete record of public statement by the US gov.?

http://www.state.gov/

Go do some research for once before you open your yap, and until then, you are nothing but a propaganda spewing mullah's man in my book.
I'm going to be right in your face every time you post, not out of anger, but because as long as idiots like you exist...I have an obligation to call you on your lies.

Until the site administrator decides he's had enough of your BS.....and you get the boot off this forum, that is....


Let's see if you blame anyone but the IRI for this little jem....


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Iran says women unfit to manage restaurants Fri. 9 Sep 2005



Iran Focus

Tehran, Iran, Sep. 09 – Female restaurant managers in Iran will be required to name a man as the person who will carry out the management on their behalf, or else their businesses will be shut down, the country’s police force announced on Friday.

According to the Public Places Inspection Office of the para-military police, Iranian restaurants must be managed by men to prevent “social corruption”.

The new announcement was confirmed by the head of Union of Restaurant Owners, who claimed that apart from the regular licence required, if a man was not appointed as manager, the restaurant would not be given a government approval permit and would face closure.


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Oh let me offer folks a little proof while I'm at it....just to prove your asinine statement....."do you think U.S cares? No."
....is indeed nothing more than a lie....

Note: as this is a public forum, personal info has been altered as (--) indicated.


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Mr. (deleted),

This information has been sent through immediately to the Iran Security Desk for further action. (signature deleted)

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Dear Sir,



Thank you for taking the time to review this, and please let me know if I may be of further assistance in this matter, and/or what action will be taken by the US gov.



Sincerely,



(Oppenheimer)



P.S. Happy Holidays





----- Original Message -----

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To: president@whitehouse.gov

Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 1:09 PM

Subject: Re: Urgent: Time sensitive material



To: The Honorable George W. Bush, President

Dear Mr. President,

In light of your recent proclamation of Human Rights week, I believe it is incumbent upon you to lend the weight of your public office to speak out against the following abhorrent action by the Republic of Iran, to which violates all tenants of civilized behavior.

I offer my congratulations on your extended term in office; wish you the best for the future, good health, and Happy Holidays.

Thank you for your consideration in this most urgent matter.

Sincerely,

(Oppenheimer)


(As reported)

An Iranian woman charged with adultery faces death by stoning in the next five days after her death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court last month. Her unnamed co-defendant is at risk of imminent execution by hanging. Amnesty International members are now writing urgent appeals to the Iranian authorities, calling for the execution to be stopped.

According to reports, Hajieh Esmailvand was sentenced to five years imprisonment, to be followed by execution by stoning, for adultery with an unnamed man who at the time was a 17 year old minor. Although the exact date of her arrest and trial are not known, it is reported that she has been imprisoned in the town of Jolfa, in the north west of Iran, since January 2000.

The Iranian Penal Code is very specific about the manner of execution and types of stones which should be used. Article 102 states that men will be buried up to their waists and women up to their breasts for the purpose of execution by stoning. Article 104 states, with reference to the penalty for adultery, that the stones used should "not be large enough to kill the person by one or two strikes, nor should they be so small that they could not be defined as stones".

All death sentences in Iran must be upheld by the Supreme Court before they can be carried out. In November 2004, the Supreme Court upheld the death sentence against Hajieh Esmailvand but changed the lower court's verdict from 'death by hanging' to 'death by stoning'. Reports suggest that the Supreme Court has ordered that the remainder of Hajieh's five year prison sentence be annulled so that the stoning sentence can be carried out before 21 December.

Amnesty International UK Media Director Mike Blakemore said:

"This is an urgent case. Hejieh could be killed in the next five days if we do not act quickly. Our members here in the UK are writing to the Iranian authorities, imploring them to stop this brutal execution. Campaigners in Iran are also taking action. But we need more people to stand up and be counted, to tell the Iranian authorities that this is not acceptable.

"Every day, thousands of women across the world face repression and violence, just because they are women. From the battlefield to the bedroom, women are at risk. Violence against women is a human rights atrocity and one we must tackle immediately."

The news follows reports of a 19-year old girl, "Leyla M", who has a mental age of eight, reportedly facing imminent execution for "morality-related" offences in Iran after being forced into prostitution by her mother as a child. According to a Tehran newspaper report of 28 November, she was sentenced to death by a court in the central Iranian city of Arak and the sentence has now been passed to the Supreme Court for confirmation.

Leyla M was reportedly sentenced to death on charges of "acts contrary to chastity" by controlling a brothel, having intercourse with blood relatives and giving birth to an illegitimate child. She is to be flogged before she is executed. She had apparently "confessed" to the charges.

Leyla was forced into prostitution by her mother when she was eight years old, according to the 28 November report, and was raped repeatedly thereafter. She gave birth to her first child when she was nine, and was sentenced to 100 lashes for prostitution at around the same time. At the age of 12, her family sold her to an Afghan man to become his "temporary wife".

His mother became her new pimp, "selling her body without her consent". At the age of 14 she became pregnant again, and received a further 100 lashes, after which she was moved to a maternity ward to give birth to twins. After this "temporary marriage", her family sold her again, to a 55-year-old man, married with two children, who had Leyla's customers come to his house.

One in three women around the world suffer serious violence in their lifetime, at home, in the community or in war, just because they are women. Amnesty International is running a global campaign to 'Stop Violence Against Women'. The human rights organisation is calling on governments to repeal laws that permit and encourage violence against women, and on communities to challenge attitudes that allow violence to continue. For more information visit: www.amnesty.org.uk/svaw.

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The Leyla M case was not only included in this year's Human rights report, but through great international pressure by numerous nations, her sentence was suspended, and placed under review.

Reason I went to the extent of calling DOS was after talking with the Whitehouse, I found that email was backlogged for six weeks before it could be reviewed....the fellow at DOS stayed late to receive the email, knowing the urgency after I'd talked with him.

Now, you want to continue to post lies Liberty? I gotta say, it's a real pleasure busting your balls every time you post....just like clockwork.