kurdish women haven, Soraya Fallah

Kurdish Community of Southern California participated in Chinese Vietnamese's festival

2012-02-07T20:41:00.000-08:00

On Feb 5th 2012 Kurdish community of Southern California participated in Chinese-Vietnamese's new year festival.the program held at Whittier Narrows Park in Los Angeles.Delegation was included of women and men who are acitive in the community to introduce culture, cloth, dance,and food. The group's name is :Kurdistan's Dance group and during year participates in many festivals such as:Mehregan

Republic of Kurdistan

2012-01-21T23:27:00.001-08:00

The Republic of Mahabad (Kurdish: Komarî Mehabad/کۆماری مەھاباد, Persian: جمهوری مهاباد ), officially known as Republic of Kurdistan and established in Iranian Kurdistan, was a short-lived, Kurdish government that sought Kurdish autonomy within the limits of the Iranian state.[1] The capital was the city of Mahabad in northwestern Iran. The state itself encompassed a small territory, including

Happy NewYear

2011-12-29T21:20:00.000-08:00

Wishing you a Happy Holiday, New Year,Christmas, Hanuka ...پیشاپیش سال نو میلادی 2012 بر شما مبارک بادسه ر سالی تازه ی زایینی پیروز بیتهه مو کاتیکتان شادبه هیوای ئه وین و یه کسانی و عه دل و مروفایه تیبرایتان عشق و عدالت و برابری آرزو می کنیمWishing peace,Love,Justice, and Equality for all of Humanity

VOK Radio Interview with Dr.Elise Auerback

2011-11-20T16:08:00.000-08:00

VOK Radio Interview with Dr.Elise Auerback, Iran Country Specialist, At Amnesty International USA during Amnesty International annual Regional Conference in LosAngeles ,California, November 2011مصاحبه با خانم دكتر اليس آوربك، متخصص در امور ايران سازمان عفو بين الملل در خصوص گزارش مقدماتى آقاى احمد شهيد در مورد نقض حقوق بشر در ايران، انتقاداتى كه به اين گزارش وارد است و همچنين نظر سازمان عفو بين

Halloween in my work place and Kurdish Angel

2011-10-31T15:18:00.000-07:00

Kurdish Angel in HalloweenWe celebrate this day for matter of integration in this society. For its beautiful and interesting custom. In my work place we all dress up. It has been 10 years,with different customs. This year I became Kurdish Angel.For whom dont know much about Halloween here it is:Halloween or Hallowe’en (a contraction of All Hallows' Eve) is an annual holiday observed around the

Short report on the United Nations Association-USA San Fernando Valley Chapter dinner and lecture.

2011-10-23T22:14:00.000-07:00

October 14, 2011 at the Village Mediterranean Grill, Valley Village.The program began with chapter’s Co president, Virginia Hatfield welcomed the participants and gave an update of the chapter’s agenda to the attendees. And than Soraya Fallah chapter’s VP programming introduced the speaker. Dr. Alireza Azizi, who is an activist in the field of human rights for the past thirty years, eloquently

World Day Against the Death Penalty

2011-10-09T23:17:00.000-07:00

World Day Against the Death Penalty10 October 2011 -- The first World Day Against the Death Penalty took place in 2003. This event was launched by the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty, which gathers international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), bar associations, unions and local governments from all over the world. Established by organisations who participated in the first

Dr. Ghaseloo’s Assassination: A Case for Taking International Legal Action

2011-09-19T18:18:00.000-07:00

Sep 17 is memorandom of assassination of another Kurdish leader Dr. Sadeq Sharafkandi. Cklara Moradian and I have done a research on the assassination of Dr.AbdolRahman Ghassemlou as a case for taking to International Legal action, which can apply for the same act from Islamic Republic of Iran.The following presentation was provided for the conference on:Terrorism of the Islamic Republic of Iran,

KURDISTAN participates in EXOTI-LUAU, MEDIA APPRECIATION & PERFECT CREATURES PRESS CONFERENCE

2011-09-12T20:29:00.000-07:00

Right to left: Maria Amor,Soraya Fallah,Kal Fadaisoraya Fallah in Red Carpet at the programMedia in this programMaria Amor is introducing the awardsSoraya Fallah is giving Media Award to the following:Rita Nessian for her dedication in Kurdish Women's projectMoris Moradi, JessyGilmorAli BigdeliMS Kurdistan's Speech in the program:Ladies and Gentlmen,I hope you have a good timeI would like to

Kurdistan will be featured in Global independent Day celebration in Beverly Hills

2011-09-10T14:52:00.001-07:00

On September 10, 2011Kurdistan will be featured at the Global Independence Day “Celebrating Victory of Democracy and Global Peace through Global Trade.” This event will feature more than 195 countries and hundreds of organizations. It is an all day program, complete with seminars, networking opportunities, dinner and show held at Beverly Hills Hotel, CA with appearances by important public

Kurdish community's upcoming program in LosAngeles

2011-08-27T12:59:00.000-07:00

http://www.vokradio.com/content/view/1456/23/Southern California Kurdish Community Protests TurkeyAugust 31st, 2011By: Cklara MoradianAs part of two weeks of protests across the globe, the Kurdish-American communities of Southern California held a peaceful protest in front of the Turkish consulate in Los Angeles on Wed Aug 31, 2011. The protest was organized to condemn Turkey's recent bombardment

Amnesty International’s submission to the Commission on the Status of Women regarding concerns about the harassment and imprison

2011-08-13T13:53:00.000-07:00

MDE 13/071 / 2011 Introduction This submission to the Commission on the Status of Women (the Commission) is intended to draw the Commission’s attention to the continued pattern of human rights violations experienced by women in reprisal for their peaceful political or human rights activities, on account of their ethnic origin, their faith, or their relationship to men who have

Soraya Fallah's Interview with SBS on IRGC's Recent Clashes with PJAK in Iran: Routes and Outcomes

2011-08-06T17:22:00.000-07:00

Soraya Fallah, senior expert in law and international relations, researcher and human right activist from California, USA, speaks about recently clashes between the Islamic Republic of Irans Revolutionary Guards Corps and Kurds in some parts of Iran, its route as well as possibility of addressing this issue by the recently appointed United Nations Special Reporter for Human Rights in Iran, Ahmad

A report on The 22nd Anniversary of Dr. Ghassemlou -

2011-07-21T20:17:00.000-07:00

بزرگداشت یاد دکتر قاسملو و شهیدان 22تیر در تورنتوی کانادا جولای 21, 2011روز یکشنبه 26 تیرماه در شهر تورنتوی کانادا ودر محل ساختمان شهرداری این شهر مراسمی به مناسبت بیست و دومین سالگرد ترور دکتر قاسملو ویارانش برگزار شد.به گزارش خبرگزاری کردستان، این مراسم به کوشش” انجمن فعالان حقوق بشر دانشگاه یورک تورنتو” و “خانەی کرد تورنتوی بزرگ “برگزار گردید.در مراسم مزبور، سارا اکرمی رئیس انجمن فعالان حقوق

Soraya Fallah's speech in The 22nd Anniversary of Dr. Ghassemlou

2011-07-19T22:37:00.000-07:00

Dr. Ghassemlou’s Assassination; A Case for Taking International Legal Action from Vok Radio on Vimeo.Dr. Ghassemlou’s Assassination; A Case for Taking International Legal Action from Vok Radio on Vimeo.Sunday, July 17, 2011 2-6 pmJuly 13 marks the 22nd anniversary of Dr. Ghassemlou and his aides; Human Rights Activists Association at York University and The Greater Toronto Kurdish House are

Terrorism of Islamic Republic of Iran,the 22nd aniversary of Dr.Ghassemlou's terror

2011-07-11T19:19:00.000-07:00

Event: Terrorism of the Islamic Republic of Iran: The 22nd Anniversary of Dr. Ghassemlou’s Terror 0 July 12, 2011 The regime of Islamic Republic of Iran is one of the most terrorist-state that we have witnessed in our times.

A letter to Layla Zana

2011-06-13T22:24:00.000-07:00

The statement of Kurdish PEN Centre regarding the execution of the patriot intellectuals of Kurdistan in Eastern part of our homeland We at the Kurdish PEN Centre believe that the killing and execution of freedom loving intellectuals who follow a peaceful path to practice their rights is a horrific act very far from the principles of humanity.

PUBLIC STATEMENT OF THE SOCIETY OF HUMAN RIGHTS- SOURTHERN CALIFORNIA- May 10th

2010-05-10T22:34:00.001-07:00

Society for Human Rights in Iran-Southern California PUBLIC STATEMENT OF THE SOCIETY OF HUMAN RIGHTS- SOURTHERN CALIFORNIA May 10, 2010 Once again Iranian court upheld death sentences for 5 political activists, 4 men and one woman. These prisoners of conscience who were executed in Evin prison on May 9th, 2010 were: Ms. Shirin

Letter by Iranian Women’s Rights Activists to Members of the United Nation’s Economic and Social Council

2010-04-26T23:01:00.000-07:00

27 April 2010 Your Excellencies, The shocking news of the Iranian government’s candidacy for membership in ECOSOC’s Commission on Statues of Women (CSW) has astonished women’s rights activists worldwide. According to the available information, ECOSOC members will vote on Iran’s candidacy for a vacant seat from the Asia region on 28 and 29th of April. We, a group of gender-equality activists,

Kurdish National Congress of North America Commemorates Armenian Genocide

2010-04-26T22:16:00.000-07:00

NASHVILLE, TN—The Kurdish National Congress of North America issued the following statement on Saturday commemorating the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The KNC, a non-profit and member-driven organization representing Kurds from all parts of Kurdistan living in the

Roxana Saberi

2010-04-26T16:08:00.000-07:00

Roxana SaberiThe Struggle For Human Rights In Iran Monday, April 26 at 7:30 PMRoyce HallFree AdmissionPlease call 323-933-8294 for more information. Roxana Saberi, an Iranian-American journalist who was arrested in Iran in January of last year on falsified charges of espionage, will be giving a human rights lecture at Royce Hall on April 26th, 2010. Ms. Saberi was

Auril Thompson "painting Life" -World's Women For Life

2010-04-11T09:33:00.001-07:00

Auril Thompson painting Life-World's Women For Life -Part 1Part2.wmvAuril Thompson painting Life-World's Women For Life Auril Thompson painting Life-World's Women For Life_Part 3.wmv

Soraya Fallah and Cklara Moradian at Cal State Fullerton March 6, 2010

2010-03-30T15:27:00.000-07:00

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"Free Berivan" Protest in LosAngeles, March2010 - VOKRadio

2010-03-29T00:33:00.000-07:00

A report by Soraya Fallah:VOKRadio presents a report on protest at Turkish Consulate in LA by Human Rights Activists to Demand freedome of Kurdish minor,Berivan.For more information please visit www.vokradio.comOn March 24,2010,a coalition of Armenian and Kurdish organizations gathered in front of the Turkish Consulate to demand the release of 15 year old Berivan a young Kurdish girl sentenced

Hppay Newruz

2010-03-21T12:52:00.000-07:00

-A message from Hilary ClintonSecretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today offered a message of friendship to all those who celebrate NowruzSecretary of State Washington, DC March 20, 2010On behalf of the American people, I offer best wishes to all those around the world celebrating Nowruz. For Iranians, Afghans, Kurds, Azeris, and people across Central Asia, Nowruz marks the beginning of a

The Day the Sun Never Rose (for the Children of Halabcha

2010-03-16T22:25:00.000-07:00

February 3, 2008 by Cklara MoradianI awoke far before the sun rays could creep in with their playful hands through the thick colorless curtains of my father’s house and bring the message of dawn to our perhaps dreamless sleeps and silently whisper that she has arrived. I awoke and wore a dress of the bluebell’s and violet’s grace and set out to the fields of my mother’s land. I walked among the

An Appeal on Behalf of those in Irans DEATH R

2010-03-15T15:11:00.001-07:00

Freedom and Gender Equality for IRAN.flv

2010-03-09T22:12:00.000-08:00

First Steps to right-International Women's Day

2010-03-09T21:40:00.001-08:00

Clara Zetkin 1869 British MP John Stuart Mill was the first person in Parliament to call for women's right to vote. On 19 September 1893 New Zealand became the first country in the world to give women the right to vote. Women in other countries did not enjoy this equality and campaigned for justice for many years. In 1910 a second International Conference of Working Women was held in Copenhagen.

Happy International Women's Dya -Commission on Status of Women year 2010

2010-02-28T11:12:00.000-08:00

15-year review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) and the outcomes of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly (2000) In March 2010, the Commission on the Status of Women will undertake a fifteen-year review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcomes

General Assembly Recognizes 21 March as International Day of Nowruz,

2010-02-26T00:49:00.000-08:00

General Assembly Recognizes 21 March as International Day of Nowruz, February23, 2010 Department of Public Information News and Media Division, •• New York Sixty-fourth General Assembly Plenary 71st Meeting (PM) The General Assembly this afternoon recognized the International Day of Nowruz, a spring festival of Persian origin, and moved back

International Women's confernece in Fullerton, my research on Violence Against Women in Oppressive States or Conflict Zones,kurdish women case

2010-02-24T22:09:00.001-08:00

http://www.fullerton.edu/sa/Womenconference2010/http://www.fullerton.edu/sa/Womenconference2010/speakers.htmRegister for the Women’s Center11th Annual Domestic Violence Conference: Global Perspectives on Violence Against Women.The conference is scheduled for March 6, 2010, 9 am to 4 pm in the Titan Student Union.Click here for more information about this free event.Partial List of Featured

A program with Jane Robert -United Nations Assn.--San Fernando Valley Chapter

2010-02-24T21:36:00.000-08:00

Ladies and Gentlemen,On behalf of United Nation Association of USA, SanFernando chapter, would like to welcome every one of you for attending our program tonight.I am delighted to introduce Mrs.jane Roberts that being a reason to hold this event.We want to welcome Jane Roberts here tonight. For those of you who belong to the United Nations Association, Jane wants you to know she belongs to 3

soraya fallah interview Dr.Ralph Fertig

2010-02-22T15:34:00.000-08:00

VIDEO #1video#2An Interview with Dr. Ralph D Fertig regarding his upcoming Supreme Court Case, and his activism for the Kurdish People By Soraya Fallah Exclusive vokradioDear Soraya, I want to thank you and as counsel to Dr. Ralph Fertig.Indeed, I read in the Journal Amaricain concerns of Dr. Ralph for the liberation movement in Kurdistan and I thank him. If I resume the situation.Ralph Fertig,

VOA project and My work with Alelo Tactical Language and Culture

2010-02-21T00:21:00.000-08:00

http://www.goenglish.me/On Thursday,Feb 18th,Alelo hold an open house to demo the projects, such as VCAT,VOA GoEnglish.me,and...I am so proud to be part of this team.I worked on VOA project from Jan 2009-present and I think the website that will provide American language for Farsi speakers is most amazing learning technology has been made.Some of pictures with the owners of the company,my

Visiting Ralph D. Fertig supporter of Kurdish cause

2010-02-17T21:43:00.000-08:00

On Tuesday,Feb23rd,Dr.Ralph D.Fertig,a 79year old Civil rights activist lawyer willface the supreme court ina case that questions the veryconstitutionality of the USA patriot act.On Wednesday February 17th,Isat down with him to find out more about this upcoming case and how hisactivism for the Kurds has ended up in the supreme court. Need yoursupport

Soraya fallah speech in SanJose on Violatin against Ethnc and religous minority in Iran by IRI

2010-02-17T21:39:00.000-08:00

Rally in support of Iran protestors-SanJose,California

2010-02-01T00:04:00.000-08:00

Rally in support of Iran protestorsType: Causes - RallyNetwork: GlobalDate: Saturday, February 6, 2010Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pmLocation: Plaza de César Chávez, in front of Fairmont HotelStreet: South Market Street & Park AvenueCity/Town: San Jose, CA------------------------ Bay Area Iranian Americans prepare for a day of protest against the Islamic government of Iran on Saturday, February 6th, 2010.

Call for Solidarity: Freedom and Gender Equality for Iran

2010-01-28T15:17:00.000-08:00

Dearest Friends and Colleagues, With a heavy heart and tearful eyes, I must

Ehsan Fattahian was executed by the Islamic Republic...

2009-11-10T22:22:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 I Never Feared Death: The Plight of Ehsan FattahianThe last glimmers of the dusk sun Are showing me the path on which to write; The sounds of leaves under my steps Are telling me “let yourself fall And you will rediscover the path to freedom.” I never feared death. Even now, as I feel its odd and honest presence next to me, I still want to smell its aroma

Save Ehasan Fattahian from Execution

2009-11-09T20:52:00.000-08:00

Save Ehsan Fattahian from execution 3037 Signatures Published by Reza Hiwa on Nov 08, 2009 Category: Human Rights Region: IranTarget: UN Secretary General Mr Ben Ki-MoonWeb site: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=201235431220... Background (Preamble): Excellency Ben Ki-Moon,The government

mtvU Poet Laureate: Simin Behbahani

2009-11-08T15:54:00.000-08:00

Simin BehbahaniCredit: Behrouz Mehri / AFP / Getty From a Nobel Prize nomination to inspiring lyrics in rock songs, the 82-year old Simin Behbahani’s work has made a significant impact on the world’s cultural landscape. Behbahani began publishing poetry at the age of 14. With over 15 volumes of published works, her voice reflects a distinct style that defines her work as one-of a kind,

Two Women One Show will feature in the following event By: Cklara Moradian &Soraya Fallah

2009-10-31T11:24:00.000-07:00

SJC of Pepperdine University HostingThe Iranian Art Exhibition.Social Justic Collaborative ( SJC) of Pepperdine University is an organization of Psychology and M.F.T. Students for Social Change. SJC is proud to host The Contemporary Iranian Art Exhibition in Grand Central Art Gallery, Santa Ana. Time:December 5th. All day event. Panel speakers will start at 5:30 in the theater Where:125 N.

"World's Women For Life"'s report on first mission to Southern Kurdistan on air

2009-10-21T18:40:00.000-07:00

This videos are in three parts prepared from an interview with Soraya Fallah president of WWFL. Mr. Nyma Ardalan in Swana Collection did the interview for KPFK 90.7. This interview is regarding an Internationational conference on Culture of life on Aug 2009 in Southern Kurdistan.

The Story of Human Rights

2009-10-17T09:43:00.000-07:00

Mourning Mothers of Human Rights Activists Worldwide

2009-10-11T11:03:00.001-07:00

WUNRN http://www.wunrn.com Women News Network http://womennewsnetwork.net:80/2009/10/08/mourning-mothers-iran-stand-with-activist-mothers-worldwide/ October 8, 2009 'Mourning Mothers Iran' Stand with Human Rights Activist Mothers Worldwide Elahe Amani with Lys Anzia – Women News Network – WNN Weeping woman statue. Image: Luc De Leeuw 2009 A mother protecting her child isn't

Cklara Moradian's performance at UCLA 09, 27, 2009

2009-09-30T19:04:00.000-07:00

Cklara Moradina along with other prominent speakers in New York front of UN aganist Ahmadinejad

2009-09-23T07:41:00.000-07:00

Solidarity committee for Advancement of Democracy in Iran (SCADI) چاپ ارسال به دوستvokradio.com,Los Angeles, CA, USAProtest Rally against Ahmadinejad at the United NationsSeptember 23, 2009Solidarity committee for Advancement of Democracy in Iran(scadi_logo.jpgSCADI)SCADI's program starts at 12:30 PM on September 23rd. SCADI will have a tent on 47th street [closer to 1st Avenue]. The

Shohareh Aghdashloo

2009-09-22T23:01:00.000-07:00

Fundraising for UN event in NY

2009-09-15T22:17:00.000-07:00

Fundraising for UN event in NYBy: United4Iran SOCALPlace: Anoush Banquet Halls 401 West Colorado Street Glendale, CA 91204Website: www.anoush.comDate: Sunday Sept. 20th From 6:00pm till 9:00pmProgram: Arash from Kiosk groupShamim from Rebel groupShahrzad SepanlooDJ NimaStand up comedy: Ali Salimi (Mohammad Ali)Price: For student $30 & for adult $40For tickets and

Kurdistan " the safe Haven "

2009-09-05T12:29:00.000-07:00

World’s Women for Life Resolution & Suggestions

2009-08-29T13:45:00.000-07:00