Archive: Past Conferences
’Iranian Music, past present and future’
23-25 September 1999 The Music Institute - University of Cologne ACI dedicated its twenty seventh international conference to the study of 'Iranian Music, past present and future'. This conference was convened jointly with the Music Institute of Cologne University with the participation of renowned musicians and experts worldwide. The conference was opened with the welcoming words of Professor Dr Rüdiger Schumacher, the head of the Music Institute, who commented on the close ties between the
Written by ACI in 27 November 20 Read more
Equality and Religious Freedom in Iran
Q & A 21 November 2014 Amnesty International Secretariat – London, UK This one day seminar was co-sponsored by Amnesty International Download PDF report here On 21 November 2014 Association des Chercheurs Iraniens (ACI) held a one day seminar co-sponsored by Amnesty International at their International Secretariat in London. (more…)
Written by ACI in 21 November 14 Read more
Right to life and Death penalty in Iran – 3
24, 25 May 2014Location: California Room - UCLA Faculty CentreLanguage: Persian/English https://youtu.be/CYrpmjEvXqw In this third conference, we were honoured to have Senator Robert Badinter the ex-French Minister of Justice who successfully fought to abolish the death penalty in France as our keynote speaker. The proceedings heard the valuable contributions of US and international organisations such as ‘American Civil Liberties Union - ACLU’ and ‘Reprieve’ who offered valuable insight into the application and execution of
Written by ACI in 24 May 14 Read more
Right to Life and Death penalty in Iran – 2
[gallery columns="5" ids="1179,1178,1177,1176,1175,1174,1173,1166,1159,1160,1167,1168,1161,1162,1169,1171,1170,1164,1165,1172" orderby="rand"] 18 - 19 January 2014 Thirty two speakers participated in this the second of 'Right to life and Death penalty in Iran' series of conferences, again held in Koln - Germany. 'Don't bury my heart' a touching and powerful documentary about minors on death row in Iran made by Saba Vasefi featuring the story of Ali Mahin-Torabi was also shown during the two days . A phone conversation with Ali Mahin
Written by ACI in 18 January 14 Read more
“Devolved Power, Federalism …? – 2”
info@sabi.fi - in association with SABI Ref: 362 / M / 369 The Today and Tomorrow of Iran “Devolved Power, Federalism …? - 2” 18, 19, 20 November 2010 Technopolis Innopoli 2, Tekniikantie 14, 02150 Espoo – Finland Association des Chercheurs Iraniens (ACI) held its forty eighth conference under the above title. This conference was co-convened with the Scandinavian Art and Business Institute in Finland. Our aim, as always, was to discuss and look into
Written by ACI in 18 November 10 Read more
Roundtable Discussion on the Situation of Iranian Balochistan
The future of Iran Balochistan [gallery columns="5" ids="738,737,736,732,733,734,675,676,674"] Ref: 167/B/387 Date: 12 May 2010 Roundtable: Identifying issues and problems in Balochistan Date: Saturday, 15 May 2010 – Time: 14:00 – 19:00 17 Young Street, Kensington – London W8 5BN ACI would like to announce a roundtable to examine the issues and problems facing Sistan and Balochistan province in Iran. Following initial consultations, ACI is holding the roundtable to identify the major points of concern with
Written by ACI in 12 May 10 Read moreRight to life and Death penalty in Iran – 1
Isabel Schayani, Navid Fazel, Asghar Abdi Mina Zarin Roya Kashefi Rahim Rashidi Hamila Nisgilli Sirus Malakooty, HOssein Ladjevardi, Navid Fazel Jamshid Farooghi Niloofar Bayzaei Mohamad Mosri Navid Fazel , Asghar Abdi Foad Taban Right to Life and the Death Penalty A Faltering Regime and the Deployment of Violence and Executions Cologne – Germany 5-6 December 2009 In view of the widespread deployment of violence, intimidation, rape, imprisonment and the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment
Written by ACI in 5 December 09 Read more
In Celebration of Iranian Women – IWD 2008
[gallery link="file" size="medium" ids="419,611,628,618,585,622"] International Women’s day 2008 Frontline Club – 13 Norfolk Place, London W2 1QJ Paddington Underground Station Time: 14:30 – 17:00 Date: Saturday 8 March 2008 WATCH IT! Read the Round-table Notice Watch it LIVE on E2 satellite channel (US and Canada) Live streaming on WWW.PAMTV.US On March 8th 2008, International Women’s Day, Association des Chercheurs Iraniens (ACI) will launch a year long programme of celebrations to honour the courage and achievements
Written by ACI in 8 March 08 Read more
Elizabeth Sidney Speech – IWD 2008
International Women’s day 2008 Frontline Club – 13 Norfolk Place, London W2 1QJ Date: Saturday 8 March 2008 ACI Meeting in Celebration of Iranian Women International Women’s Day 8/03/2008 Iran is probably the world leader in misogyny, the relentless persecution of women as a tool in the regime’s armoury to ensure they stay in power. Intimidation of women is a key element in terrorizing families and whole communities. It is enforced by a huge,
Written by ACI in 8 March 08 Read more
Mitty Tohma’s Speech – IWD 2008
[caption id="attachment_585" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mitty Tohma - WFWP[/caption] International Women’s day 2008 Time: 14:30 – 17:00 Date: Saturday 8 March 2008 Mitty Tohma, President WFWP-UK The Role of Women in Creating a Culture of Peace Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me to share a few words to mark the International Women’s Day, recognizing the crucial role that women have in nurturing and guiding future leaders Throughout history, walls have been raised between peoples, such
Written by ACI in 8 March 08 Read more