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* Book: Sciolino's book reading in Washington DC
* Rights: Nominate Batebai for student peace prize
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* Rights: Petition against Berlin trial
* Art: Ostovany's art show, Germany
* Grant: $20,000 academic grant for new Americans
* Charity: Raising funds for children in Irvine
* Heritage: Persian mummies must be returned to Iran
* Rights: Nominate Batebai for student peace prize
* Rights: Signatures in support of Eshkevari
* Academic: Iran featured in New School quarterly
* Art: Scholarship for artists
* Aid: Iran Water Aid endorsement
* Literature: Women writers of diaspora
* Rights: Support freedom of the press
* Support: Donations to journalists in Iran
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* Petition against Berlin trial
Petition for the immediate release of 17 Iranians brought to trial for
participation in Berlin conference in April 2000 >>>
DETAILS HERE
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* Ostobany's art show, Germany
Yari Ostovany's paintings will be on display in Koln, Germany, at the
Cultural House of Iran until December 23 >>>
DETAILS HERE
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* $20,000 academic grant for new Americans
What: The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
What: Each year (max of 2yrs) the Fellow receives a maintenance grant
of $20,000 (paid in two installments) and a tuition grant of one-half the
tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended by the Fellow.
When: Deadline for application is Thurs, Nov 30 >>>
DETAILS HERE
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* Sciolino's book reading in Washington DC
The Iranian-American Cultural Association of Washington DC takes great
pleasure in hosting Ms. Elaine Sciolino, senior writer for the Washington
bureau of "The New York Times". Ms. Sciolino will discuss and
sign her newly acclaimed book "Persian Mirror: The Elusive Face of
Iran". * DATE & TIME: Saturday, 18 November 2000, at 2:00-4:00
p.m. * PLACE & ADDRESS: Room 307, Marvin Center, The George Washington
University, 800 21st Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Conveniently located
just blocks away from the Foggy Bottom Metro Station on the Blue and Orange
lines Street parking available. * Reception following. * Admission: $5.00,
Free for students with a valid ID card.
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* Raising funds for children in Irvine
Fundraising Gala 2000 Saturday November 18, 2000 for the Child Foundation
Chapter of Southern California. Dinner, Danc, Live Auction and Live entertainment
with; Sattar & Lailla Forouhar. Master of ceremony : Mrs. Shoreh Aghdashloo
>>> DETAILS
HERE
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* Persian mummies must be returned to Iran - Letter
Please provide your comments regarding the following letter. Moreover,
if you are interested in signing the final version of this letter, please
send an e-mail to Professor Mohammad Ala (mala@calstatela.edu):
Recent
news of five mummies in their sarcophagus which were stolen from Iran,
and at present time are in Pakistan, concerns us a great deal. These mummies
with the jewels and other valuable artifacts must be returned to Iran.
>>>
DETAILS HERE
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* Nominate Batebai for student peace prize
You can nominate Ahmad Batebi for a student peace prize in Norway.
Batebi was arrested during the student protests in the summer of 1999.
The Economist magazine published his photograph on its front cover. You
can write your own nomination letter or use the letter here
and email it to: prize@isfit.ntnu.no
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* Scholarship for artists
Gallery Ovissi, private art Gallery in Northern California, & Evolving
Perceptions, Iranian art organization based in Washington DC are proud
to announce:
IRANIAN ARTIST SCHOLARSHIP -- $1000 Cash Award
Scholarship is open to all Iranian and Iranian-American students, 18-30
years of age, studying and living in the United States If eligible please
submit the following >>>
DETAILS HERE
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* Women writers of Iranian diaspora: Deadline extended
A new collection of writing aims to bring together the chorus of voices
by and about women of the Iranian Diaspora. We are seeking submissions
of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction essays for a new collection of writing
by and about Iranian women in the Diaspora. Works that particularly challenge
the notion of a homogeneous Iranian female and that reflect a feminist
perspective are encouraged. This new collection of writings authored by
women attempts to give voice to the unique visions, concerns, and struggles
that have been central for Iranian women in the Diaspora >>>
DETAILS HERE
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* Helping drought victims in Iran
Iranian Health Foroum e-News (www.iranianhealthforum.org)
-- To help the victims of Iran's worst drought in 30 years, donors can
make their contributions directly to the Iranian government or to relevant
UN agencies. (See news here)
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is
prepared to serve as a channel for unearmarked contributions to be used
for relief assistance. These will then be allocated in consultation with
theGovernment of Iran and relevant organizations in the United Nations
system.
Funds should be transferred to:
OCHA account No. CO-590.160.0
Swift code: UBSWCHZ12A at the UBS bank of Switzerland
P.O. Box 2770, CH-1211 Geneva 2
with reference: OCHA - Iran - Drought
OCHA provides donors with written confirmation and pertinent details
concerning the utilization of the funds contributed. For coordination purposes,
donors are requested to inform OCHA Geneva of bilateral relief missions/pledges/contributions
and their corresponding values by item.
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* Support freedom of the press
An unprecedented attack has started against the press in Iran. Some
22 newspapers, weeklies, and other publications have been ordered shut
by the judiciary. We condemn the closing of the newspapers and the jailing
of their editors and writers. We support freedom of expression for all.
We condemn suppression of the people's rights and voices in all shapes
and forms. We ask that you join us by placing the "Free Iran Press"
ribbon on your site. You are welcome to link the ribbon to this page, or
copy it to your site. >>>
DETAILS HERE
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* Donations to journalists in Iran
To those who want to support the independent press and their laid off
staff in Iran: You can send donations to a relative/friend in Iran and
ask them to deposit to: Bank Saderat-e-Iran Account # 1617
Branch Code: 2921 in Tehran (Palestine Enghelab Branch). People in Iran
have so far (May 11) donated over 13 million tomans.
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