Human rights activist Ms. Bayazidi was arrested recently and sentenced to 4 years in prison. Her family and lawyer have not been allowed to meet her. To protest the revolutionary court charges Ms. Bayazidi embarked on a full hunger strike, which she ended after more than a week due to her failing health. DI calls on Iranian government to drop all judicial proceedings against her. DI member Ms. Bayazidi must not be punished for human rights activities.
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Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Calls For Countries To Adopt Convention On Torture At 12th World Congress
Dr. Inge Genefke calls for countries to adopt the convention on torture. Dr. Genefke has devoted her career specifically to the treatment and rehabilitation of victims of torture. she is a great supporter of Defend International and DI members who have been subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
DI At 2008 UN BMS
Defend International (DI) was accredited to participate in the UN Third Biennial Meeting of States (New York) to consider the implementation of the Programme of Action to prevent, combat, and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects. The Programme of Action was approved by Member States in 2001. DI represents the voices and experiences of civil society in the MENA region.
Iran: 2nd Urgent Action for Mr. Kamanger
Iran upholds death sentence for Mr. F. Kamanger.
Defend International expresses deepest concern regarding the confirmation of the death sentence. DI is strongly opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances. The right to life is proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights treaties.