“Postcards for Iran.” The Mideast east Youth Team LIFE-LINE human security campaign
Significant efforts have been dedicated to promote human security to people in conflict areas , targeting different aspects of this fields ,life-lines is creating a line to people in crisis from people in safe places to provide horizontal protection( protecting them through the efforts of activists and people on the field level),THAT IS WHY THIS CAMPAIN OF THE SITE MIDEAST YOUTH IS A CLEAR EXAMPLE OF LIFE-LINE PROTECTION , this campaign is a true example of the power of people all over the world to create life-line to people in crisis and provide protection
“Postcards for Iran.” , The Mideast east Youth
Under the guise of protecting its “national security,” the Iranian government has orchestrated a crackdown on rights activists, outspoken critics and ethnic and religious minorities. Braving the threats of violence, imprisonment and even execution, dissidents within Iran continue to rise up and demand for their rights.
If unchecked, the Iranian government will continue with its wave of repression, and i’ts incumbent upon the international community to support the citizens of Iran in their struggle for freedom.
The Campaign:
To stand in solidarity with our fellow citizens in Iran, and to call on the Iranian government to uphold its commitment to protecting the rights of its citizens, Mideast Youth is launching a new campaign – “Postcards for Iran.” As the name suggests, the “Postcards for Iran” campaign involves sending Iranian officials hundreds of postcards, urging them to bring an end to the violations occurring within Iran.
But it’s not only the Iranian authorities that we seek to address through the campaign, but imprisoned prisoners of conscience as well. We wish to send them a message that we are aware of their plight and supports them in their struggle.
Combined with pressure from governments and human rights bodies and unabated media attention, grassroots initiatives such as “Postcards for Iran” have proven to be effective. Furthermore, former detainees have testified that prisoners receiving mail received better treatment, as authorities were aware that the world is monitoring their situation.
Get Involved:
You can send a postcard in three easy steps:
1) Select a recipient
You can choose to send either a Postcard of Concern to an official, or a Postcard of Support to a prisoner
2) Write a short message
3) Upload a graphic of your choice for the postcard
And that’s it! We will take it from there and ensure that your postcard is printed, stamped and sent to your chosen destination.
Please take the time to send a Postcard for Iran and invite others to:
www.Postcards-for-Iran.org
Sincerely,
The Mideast Youth Team
Date: March 22, 2009