With Dr. Esfandiari continued detention, even more people are voicing their concerns. Former colleague Anita Sharma lent her insight into the nature of Haleh’s work and how Dr. Esfandiari “preferred to promote dialogue and sharing of ideas without passing judgments”, expresses her outrage at this “unjust incarceration”. Over 7,500 people have signed an on-line petition, and organizations, such as the Feminist Majority Foundation, and many US Senators have sent individual statements of support for Haleh Esfandiari. We continue to echo our original message: Dr. Haleh’s unjust imprisonment must be brought to an end.

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