Demand the immediate and unconditional release of an Iranian poet Faranak Farid

In support of Faranak farid

The following delegates of the 77th International PEN congress in Belgrade, Serbia, 12-18 September 2011, demand the immediate and unconditional release of Faranak Farid, Iranian poet, translator and women´s rights activist.


According to PEN´s information, Faranak farid was arrested on 3 September 2011on the street in the city of Tabriz, Azerbaijan, Iran. Security forces later went to search her house and seized her computer and personal documents. Farid is thought to be held for her writings, tranlations, speeches and defence of women´s rights, and for the participation in a peaceful protest against the environmental policies of the Iranian authorities affecting Urmiah Lake in Azerbaijan, Iran. Faranak Farid is currently detained without charge. She is at risk of illtreatment in detention, and concerns for her welfare are mounting.

Faranak Farid (aka Ipek) is a leading writer, editor and women´s rights activist. Her publications include the poetry collection Yuxuda Ayilmaq, published in 2009. Another poetry collection Jiziq is under publication. She is a founding member of the One Million Signature Campaign, and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars both inside and ouside Iran.

Undersigned:

John Ralston Saul, President, PEN International

Botsford Fraser,Marian. Chair WIPC, PEN International

Schoulgin, Eugene, Vice President, PEN International

Kathman, Lucina. Vice President, PEN International

Lax, Eric, Treasurer, PEN International

Yang Lian, PEN International

Ikonya, Philo, PEN International

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