I'm on Hunger Strike

I'm on Hunger Strike
by Maryam Nayeb Yazdi
23-Oct-2010
 

A few days ago, Roya Irani, an editor for Persian2English, came up with the idea to launch an emergency hunger strike for political prisoners on hunger strike in Iran and also the Iranians on hunger strike in Greece. 

At first I was hesitant to promote the hunger strike, thinking that many people would not participate. To my surprise, in two days, over 200 people joined the FB event. And so today it begins, the first day of hunger strike. It also continues tomorrow (my picture and support is seen in this blog).   

The times to be on hunger strike are: 10:00am-7:00pm 

The Iranians in prison and in Greece launched hunger strikes because no one is caring for their human rights. These Iranians are abused, tortured, and neglected. When they go on hunger strike, we need to support them or their efforts will not reach a wide enough audience...Our hunger strike is only for 9 hours a day. Their hunger strike goes on and does not end until they are either near death or reach some compromise on their demands. 

Show your solidarity, they need you more than you know. Take a picture of yourself holding a sign that states you are on hunger strike, or, if you don't feel comfortable showing your face, just hold onto a sign and give the V sign. You can also create a banner on the computer; announce your hunger strike any way you think will work.

Then post your pic on the FB events page for the hunger strike: //www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168113686539470

 

HAMRAH SHO! SPREAD THE WORD! SHARE THE EVENT! SEND IN YOUR PICS!

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SamBij

Dear Maryam

by SamBij on Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:05 AM PDT

Good courage and bravo.


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oktaby

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by oktaby on Sun Oct 24, 2010 08:37 AM PDT

Support hunger strikers in Greece: 

www.iraneemrooz.net/iremrooz/et2010/akharinakhbar/petition.htm 

OKtaby


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Aryana-Vaeja

Courageous of you, BUT...

by Aryana-Vaeja on Sun Oct 24, 2010 03:58 AM PDT

A woman as beautiful as you should not have to emaciate themselves or deprive themselves of sustenance for any reason and for any person, human rights or no human rights. Hunger strikes don't make any sense to me because they hurt the striker than accomplish the purpose the strike is being held. I support the principle behind it,  don't get me wrong, but surely if one is not in a state of forced deprivation one should not have to go to such extremes. 

Anyway, that said, I for one am rooting for your cause!

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May we be amongst those who are to bring about the transfiguration of the Earth - Yasna XXX 9


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khaleh mosheh

Very couragous and noble stance

by khaleh mosheh on Sun Oct 24, 2010 02:37 AM PDT

My best  wishes go to you and  and everyone involved in this effort to rid Iran of the IRI infestation.

These  efforts are much appreciated! 


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Simorgh5555

Maryam jan

by Simorgh5555 on Sun Oct 24, 2010 01:34 AM PDT

Very noble of you. Very courageous of you, Maryam jan. However, inflicting harm on yourself is not moral nor will it achieve recognition of the suffering of the politcal refugees in Greece. 

As we say in Farsi, "Bayad Yek Fekre Asas Bokonim".

I am afraid the only way the suffering will come to an end is to tackle the root problem which is the Islamic Republic itself. By 'tackling' my point is clear and I will say it again:

Please support military action. 


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Darius Kadivar

Thank you for your courageous Stance Maryam Jaan

by Darius Kadivar on Sun Oct 24, 2010 01:23 AM PDT

Wishing you all the courage and strength in this generous gesture of solidarity.


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Darius Kadivar

FYI/Crown Prince Reza on Iranian Refugees in Greece

by Darius Kadivar on Sun Oct 24, 2010 01:21 AM PDT


 


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yolanda

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by yolanda on Sat Oct 23, 2010 07:09 PM PDT

Thank you for your effort!

Thank you!!!!


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کلاه مخملی

مریم جون

کلاه مخملی
Sat Oct 23, 2010 05:51 PM PDT

بسیار عقیده خوبیه .. خوشحالم که با این لاله گیلانی ام دارین باهم همکاری می کنین :) اون بیشتر تو کار بر وبچه های تو یونانه که لب و دهنشونا دوختن .. آفرین ... :) !

 

 


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