Amsterdam supports Majid Tavakoli, the student leader who was arrested on Iran Student Day, December 7. To shame him, state-run news sources claimed that he was arrested while wearing women’s clothing. In order to support him, men all over the world are photographing themselves with scarves on their heads. This video features footage from Arts [...]

United4iran-nl wants to thank all of the artists, musicians, speakers, djs, vjs, filmmakers, designers, performers, and volunteers who worked so hard on this program. The admission fee was to cover the costs of the space at Studio /K and a portion of the travel costs. Not one penny has been spent on staff or design [...]

From an American Family to Your Khanavadeh “To the people in Iran: I only wish that I had half the courage that you do to stand up for my rights.” “Keep your strength. Keep your courage. Keep the peace.” Make your voice heard by making the voices of those in Iran heard. Participate in United [...]

My feet hurt. I can barely keep my eyes open. I am uploading photos, watching press accounts, and still in awe of amazing Team Amsterdam. Wow. What an amazing bunch of volunteers we worked with over these past few months. They cancelled their vacations, took extra time off, and organized a brilliant rally in Amsterdam. [...]

Old coup d’état vis-a-vis new coup: The Iranian summer episode of peaceful demonstrators confronting armed revolutionary guards and militia who shoot at them with live ammunition, beat them, and arrest them goes on in Iran. Some 2000 intellectuals, journalists, and civil rights activists have been arrested in the last four weeks, including three friends of [...]

United 4 Iran: A Global Day of Action, July 25, 2009 Saturday, Amsterdam, Museumplein, 12:30 – 15:30 ما صدایی نداریم : شما صدایمان باشید (معلم 52 ساله، تهران) چیزی که در ایران برایم جالب است، همبستگی مخالفان و تفرقه در حکومت است؛ آنچه ایرانیان در گوشه و کنار دنیا انجام می دهند فوق العاده است [...]

From our intrepid volunteer: Michiel Kruijff U2 Amsterdam July 21, 2009 Originally uploaded by u2log.com I have always been a big fan of the Irish pop band U2. I grew up with two older sisters in the eighties, when their star was rising. Their music is great, ever changing, yet with a unique style. They [...]