Iranian of the Day

Civic Center, San Francisco: "My father, Kourosh Zaim, is still in solitary confinement in Evin Prison. They are still allowing him one visitor a week. I am collecting information on all other nonviolent political prisoners in Iran and plan to hold a hunger strike in solidarity with them and to call attention to their struggle. The action will be a combination of a fast and a vigil, to pressure the Iranian regime to release those detained and being held for speaking their mind. Thank you to those of you who have pledged to help with this fast and vigil, and thank you to Ross Mirkarimi and his office for getting behind the staging of this event. We intend to hold it at the Civic Center or right on City Hall. I have to raise thousands of dollars just for the permits and necessary costs. I will be adding a "Donate" button to this site very soon, and posting a list of supplies we also need donated. Please direct any questions to donate@turaj.com "