Message from AFTRA-
Today, May 3, is World Press Freedom Day and we’re asking AFTRA Members and Supporters to join with our friends at the International Federation of Journalists in support of journalists in Iran.
The situation with our colleagues in Iran continues to deteriorate. Since the mass trial of journalists last August, we estimate that some 35 still remain in prison. Several more newspapers have been shut down. And most importantly, the office of our sister union, the Association of Iranian Journalists, remains sealed with no immediate prospect of being allowed to function again.
A campaign to free Iranian journalists in jail and open the office of our sister union is the main theme of World Press Freedom Day.
To take action, we are asking you to send an e-card, specifically designed by IFJ, to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadenijad calling for the immediate and unconditional release of journalists jailed in Iran since June 2009 and to reopen the sealed office of the Association of Iranian Journalists.
The only activity required is to add your name and organization and click to send it.
To send the e-card, click here. (You will be redirected to the IFJ Web site to finish the process.)
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