Bloggers Unite for a Free Iran Comments
Free from what?
While it is quite a militant title, I would suggest to steer the event to a "freedom of expression".
I don't want to free Iran from anything. But we should support anyone who wants to speak up for their opinion without the fear of arrest or worse.
Can I suggest to use FreeIran, with "Free" not as a verb but an adjective? Free Iran as "a Free Iran = where everyone can speak up and express their opinion"...
Naked Hope Protest
What more powerful statement and image of peace, hope and freedom could there be than to have the peoples of Iran (and any other country in turmoil) unite unarmed, unclothed and silent to march the streets to the seats of power in each of their cities and towns, baring their bodies, hearts and souls. No greater message could there be heard in Iran, or anywhere else, than naked silence. A silence that could travel the world faster and louder than any other sound.
To the People of Iran
Hopefully by many of us blogging, the people of Iran will understand that there are people in other countries with different Faiths, different approaches to life, that see the need for unity in diversity, regardless of differences which are more to do with our personalities than the underlying core values.
Within all people is the desire to live beautiful lives which are not inhibited by the private agenda of others who wish crush the human spirit and make people slaves of limited thought. It is the birthright of all children to have happy homes, good food, clean water, a safe place to lay their heads and opportunities to be educated in areas that suit their nature.
We pray for a peaceful resolution of any differences and that those in all political parties can seek intelligent ways to resolve any issues and work together for the common good of the people of Iran.
How can bloggers help?
Please share your ideas on how bloggers and online users can use social media and the internet to Free Iran.
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Bloggers Unite for a Free Iran
Bloggers Unite for a FREE IRAN on Mon. June 29th.
Bloggers Unite to support Human Rights in Iran on Monday June 29th. Violence, arrests, crackdowns and media blackouts continue to increase in Iran in the aftermath of the recent presidential elections. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_Iranian_election_protests On Monday June 29th, we ask Bloggers from around the globe to Unite for a Free Iran. Please JOIN this event and use your blog to educate your readers and spread the word about how we can help support a Free Iran. Tweeting about this event use hash tag #FreeIran. What can you blog about? How can you help? * write a post about the lack of basic human rights and freedoms * ask democratic leaders from around the world to unite and stand up for the citizens of Iran * let the people in Iran know that we are supporting them and their fight for freedom * do what we can to help highlight the disappearance and inhuman treatment of Iranian citizens * arrange/promote Blogger & Twitter Meetups in your town on Monday * write a post offering moral support to the people of Iran * call on the Iranian government to stop arresting peaceful protesters and opposition supporters, and to free those it has already detained * blog to get the people of Iran free and open Internet access * blog for a fair and just election * write a post asking your readers to email the United Nations Human Rights Commission to hold an Emergency Meeting * blog to free the press and remove the controls that have been placed on media and bloggers * call for an end to the violence in Iran * blog to ask your readers to turn all avatars black to mourn those killed in the protests * add an Action Badge to your blog before June 29th and ask other bloggers to join in. Please post any other ideas you have for how bloggers can use our blogs to make a difference on Monday June 29th. To discuss the event visit http://www.bloggersunite.org/discuss/entry/what-can-we-do-to-help-in-iran Tweeting? Use Hash Tag #FreeIran
Amnesty resources to help Iran
6/22/09
by: Amnesty
This event is a great idea. We have an online action right now to support protesters in Iran: takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b... Please take action and pass it on! Also, we're updating our blog every day with the latest news and actions: blog.amnestyusa.org Thanks to everyone for spreading the word!
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