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Youth for Human Rights in Iran

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke

About Me

"Nothing that I can do will change the structure of the universe. But maybe, by raising my voice, I can help in the greatest of all causes -- goodwill among men and peace on earth." -Albert Einstein, 1920******************************************************** ********************************************************** MEHR is a Human Rights group working for a democratic society and a system of justice for protecting universal human rights in world affairs.***************************** MEHR is a network of individuals committed to strengthening advocacy on human rights situation in Iran and helping to develop greater capacity among Iranian in the future use of International mechanisms such as the Convention against Torture that provide Iranian victims avenues of and access to different systems of justice. ******************************************************** MEHR is committed to raising public awareness, exposing human rights crimes, and educating the people of Iran so they may have a united voice against human rights violations. *********************************************************** MEHR believes that it is possible for the people of Iran to organize their minds and hearts to improve the condition of their own human rights by organizing themselves peacefully to achieve meaningful social change. *********************************************************** Objectives: *********** -Bring into focus the status of Human Rights in Iran *********************************************************** -Promote awareness of the International Criminal Court and other international avenues to seek justice *********************************************************** -Prepare legal cases and explore applicable international avenues such as Convention Against Torture for bringing to justice those who have committed crimes against humanity in Iran. *********************************************************** -Promote awareness and provide the tools to the Iranian Community in Iran so they can stop the human rights abuses imposed on them by the ruling Islamic Regime. ***********************************************************M EHR has no affiliation to any Iranian/non-Iranian political or religious group. The operation of MEHR is solely based upon the donations and contributions of the members and supporters. No part of the contributions shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, directors, officers or other private persons.visit: www.mehr.org, for information contact: [email protected], to get involved MyGen Profile Generator *** MyGen Profile Generator *** MyGen Profile Generator

My Interests

Establishing Human Rights in Iran through Nonviolent Action.

I'd like to meet:

Volunteers, Interns, Funders, Collaborators, Human Rights Organizations, Potential Partners and Members.

Music:

In a world of peace and love, music would be the universal language.~Henry David Thoreau~

Movies:

Mindful and thought provoking films that inspire individuals to create change within ones self and the world around them. Human rights documentaries.

Television:

Conscious programs with the intentions of global awakening, awareness and massive human rights change.

Books:

human rights, nonviolent movements, US politics, Iranian Politics and History

Heroes:

Ghandi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Ceasar Chavez, Golda Meir ...

My Blog

Celebrate Persian New Year with MEHR

Come Celebrate Persian New Year and Honor Mowlana, a Great Poetical Genius Date: March 31, 2007 Time: 3:00 PM  10:00 PM Location: The Learning Garden Venice High School 13000 Venice Blvd. Los Angele...
Posted by Youth for Human Rights in Iran on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:09:00 PST

Press Release - We need your support!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Historic Moment for Iranian Community As Islamic Regime of Iran Will Finally Be Held Accountable For Crimes Against HumanityMEHR Iran Announces Trial Date in Washington D.C.Los A...
Posted by Youth for Human Rights in Iran on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 01:42:00 PST

Iran in the News

Gates: Iranians 'overplaying their hand' By ROBERT BURNS, AP Military Writer 27 minutes ago The Iranians are "overplaying their hand" on the world stage in a belief that setbacks in Iraq have weakened...
Posted by Youth for Human Rights in Iran on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:34:00 PST

THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR VOICE: THE DOMINO EFFECT

Your voice, yes, YOUR voice and opinions are needed and welcomed here at MEHR'S myspace page. Your views about our pictures, blogs and all our content is something we want to be heard and be seen by ...
Posted by Youth for Human Rights in Iran on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 06:30:00 PST

MEHR Press Release - Please Read

Mission for Establishment of Human Rights in Iran (MEHR IRAN) P.O. Box 2037, P.V.P., CA 90274Tel:  (310) 377-4590; Fax: (310) 377-3103E-Mail: [email protected] ; URL: http://mehr.org  FOR I...
Posted by Youth for Human Rights in Iran on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:50:00 PST

U.S. Is Holding Iranians Seized in Raids in Iraq - New York Times

U.S. Is Holding Iranians Seized in Raids in Iraq By JAMES GLANZ and SABRINA TAVERNISEPublished: December 25, 2006BAGHDAD, Dec. 24  The American military is holding at least four Iranians in Iraq, in...
Posted by Youth for Human Rights in Iran on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:44:00 PST

Iran plans Holocaust conference

..>Iran plans Holocaust conferenceTEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- Iran, whose president has labeled the attempt by Nazi Germany to exterminate Jews during World War II a "myth" and called for the destruction of...
Posted by Youth for Human Rights in Iran on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:14:00 PST

(this man is insane) Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: says holocaust is a myth!

News AnalysisDeep Roots of Denial for Iran's True Believer By MICHAEL SLACKMANPublished: December 14, 2006CAIRO, Dec. 13  Iran's so-called Holocaust conference this week was billed as a chance to for...
Posted by Youth for Human Rights in Iran on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:37:00 PST

This happens everyday in Iran!

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Posted by Youth for Human Rights in Iran on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 07:44:00 PST

A Poem By Mehr's Intern Shideh Etaat

The long black veil wrapped around her mouth does not smother the beauty of her voice we hear it louder than ever it echoes against the walls of this city walls made of hearts you tie her hands do...
Posted by Youth for Human Rights in Iran on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 04:24:00 PST