Global Day of Action for Iran was the first globally coordinated event organized by United4Iran, during which tens of thousands of people across a hundred cities came together in solidarity with the people of Iran. Activists came together to demand release of prisoners of conscience, an end to state-sponsored violence, and freedom of expression. The day received support from hundreds of prominent activists, academics, and artists.
Global Day of Action for Iran was the first globally coordinated event organized by United4Iran, during which tens of thousands of people across a hundred cities came together in solidarity with the people of Iran. Activists came together to demand release of prisoners of conscience, an end to state-sponsored violence, and freedom of expression. The day received support from hundreds of prominent activists, academics, and artists.
February 11th (22 Bahman) marks the overthrow of Pahlavi Dynasty and the start of the Islamic Republic of Iran. After the 2009 Presidential elections people continued to protest against the results at different dates, including 22 Bahman. People around the world showed their support for Iranian protestors by forming gatherings around the world.
In celebration of International Human Rights Day, on December 12, 2009 United4Iran facilitated 'Arts United 4 Iran', a day devoted to worldwide displays of musical, visual, and performing arts highlighting the issues of human rights in Iran. A group of Iranian Americans living in Dallas organized an event to commemorate the presidential election of June 2009 in Iran and those who lost their lives in the rallies that followed the elections.
On June 10, 2011 residents of Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia joined together for a 5-mile Bike for Freedom Caravan. The event’s purpose was to remember all the victims of the human rights abuses in Iran and to advocate for the freedom for prisoners of conscience.