Shattered Dreams – Support Bahá’í Students in Iran
By Admin on Oct 11, 2008 in Tacoma Baha'i
EDUCATION IS A FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT
The Iranian government continues to actively prevent Bahá’ís from entering or staying at universities, and in some cases, they are being refused enrollment at secondary and primary schools. You can play an important role in assisting the Iranian Bahá’í students. We know, from reports received from Iran, that international pressure has had a powerful effect on government action.
What can you do? And especially university students and faculty? First, you can pray for our Bahá’í friends in Iran and for guidance as to what role you can play in their defense. Then you can consult with other students and faculty at your college. Bahá’ís can consult with their local Spiritual Assembly as to the most effective course of action.
Here are some suggestions from http://iran.bahai.us:80/support-bahai-students:
Students, faculty and academics around the world are protesting the treatment of Baha’i students in Iran and calling for equitable access to higher education in Iran. Review the sample actions below and consider how you can help.
- Join a social network devoted to defending the rights of Baha’is in Iran
- Organize a public event on campus in collaboration with like-minded organizations on human rights or the specific right to education
- Human Rights Day, December 10, could be commemorated with an examination of the denial of education to the Baha’is and others
- Meet with university faculty and administrators and ask them to write letter of protest
- Re-visit university faculty and administrators who have taken action in the past
- Ask faculty or student associations to pass resolutions on this issue
- Approach campus media or write op-ed pieces
- Blog about the issue and post a button on your blog
For further details about the situation and suggestions for action, go to: