OR318 - Because bloggers should not be killed

Beyond King of the Mountain

March 18 Movement

The March 18 Movement was born out of a tragedy. On this day in 2009, Omid Reza Mir Sayafi, Iranian blogger and journalist, died in Evin Prison in Tehran. The December before his death, he was sentenced to two and half years in prison for allegedly insulting religious leaders, and engaging in propaganda against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Omid Reza was the first blogger to die in prison and his death reveals that getting censored is far from the worst thing that can happen to a blogger. Join the March 18 Movement, created in his memory, to prevent this from happening to other bloggers in the future: http://www.march18.org

United for Baha'i Human Rights

For the past 30 years, followers of the Bahai Faith in Iran have been lynched, falsely imprisoned, vilified and driven out of their homes. Bahai children have been deprived of their right to an education, adults have been prevented from earning a livelihood and thousands of families had their properties illegally confiscated by the government.But the Iranian regime would have us believe that its the innocent party in these circumstances. It continues to deny that it harbors any intentions to eradicate the Bahai community, while employing all possible means to slander and denigrate the memories of its victims. We need to fight for their human rights.

United for Baha'i Rights

Scattered Music Video - Kim Cameron and Side FX Band

http://www.sidefxband.net This story is about passion true passion. A passion to conquer it all hobbies, work, family, love. This particular individual is faced with an ultimatum give up one of the passions or lose the love of her life. Throughout this song, she struggles with the ultimatum and slips back to old memories when life was simple and decisions were easy. She attempts to explain that they both have grown and changed as the years have progressed—hoping that will give her a little latitude. Before the story ends, she makes a choice and chooses the love of her life. As we know life is always about choices some are harder to make than others. Women are confronted with these challenges each day everyone wanting time that they do not have to give. The irony in this dilemma is the very thing that women seek most a true, honest and loving relationship is often challenged by the day to day obligations that we are faced with everyday.

Baghdad Twist

Baghdad Twist features a unique, never before seen collection of archival images, home-movies and family photographs from Iraq. The film pulls back the curtain on Iraq's once thriving Jewish community. Read our interview with Joe Balass , the film maker.

Conference on religion hosted in Iran

Like many, we were also outraged that a conference on religion was held in Iran despite the country's violent treatment of religious minorities, specifically members of the Baha'i Faith. This video is a result of that outrage, made possible with the help of Portuguese blogger Marco.

Egyptian tourism ad

"Nothing compares to Egypt" - human rights controversy involving denial of essential ID cards to Baha'is and other religious minorities. http://www.bahairights.org/ (Muslim Network for Baha'i Rights) This ad spoof was originally published in August, 2007. We are republishing it now for the sake of quality.

Persepolis 2 Trailer - Safeguard the Innocent

Sequel to Persepolis exposes the reality of the suffering of the Baha'is in Iran since the Revolution and until today, and calls for action on their behalf. Note: The images for this clip were borrowed from Marjan Satrapi's film "Persepolis", an admirable work which serves as inspiration to us all. 2,500 years ago, Cyrus the Great penned down what is regarded as the first declaration for human rights, affirming the right of freedom of worship. But centuries later, what is the condition of Iran's largest religious minority? For more information on Baha'i human rights abuses please visit our campaign. To see more of our work please visit our Censeo site.

Persepolis 2-Safeguard the Innocent- Farsi version

Farsi version of the original video. For more information on human rights abuses against the Baha'i minority in Iran, please visit our Farsi page at the Muslim Network for Baha'i Rights.

Iran's New Voice 2 minute cut

IMAGINE. Breaking News report on President Ahmadinejad's announcement of a complete shift in government policy, calling for a free Iran where women have equal rights, where student activists can contribute to society, where cultural and religious minorities are not oppressed, and media is no longer censored. This clip intends no disrespect towards the following persons, whose speeches serve as inspiration to us all: Martin Luther King Jr, Ghandi, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

Iran's New Voice

Breaking News report on President Ahmadinejad's announcement of a complete shift in government policy, calling for a free Iran where women have equal rights, where student activists can contribute to society, where cultural and religious minorities are not oppressed, and media is no longer censored.

Launching MEYcast

MEYcast is our weekly podcasting show. Check it out at http://www.mideastyouth.com/meycast

Rape of Innocence

A song by Abdullah Haris, dedicated to the gang rape victim, and current women's rights activist, Mukhtaran Mai.

Promoting Kurdish human rights

This video is in promotion of KurdishRights.org, a website that is documenting Kurdish human rights abuses especially in Turkey, Syria, and Iran.

Saz and Castro Here Comes Peace

For more info: http://www.mygodsing.com/masterpeace/

Arab women

Film maker Ziad Doueiri briefly comments on Arab women and relationships

Sex before marriage in the Middle East

Razan Moughrabi comments on sex before marriage - how people have it, but it's a big taboo, so no one talks about it. But it happens, like everywhere else in the world.

West Beirut

In April, 1975, civil war breaks out; Beirut is partitioned along a Muslim-Christian line and is divided into East and West Beirut. Tarek is in high school, making Super 8 movies with his friend, Omar. At first the war is a lark: school has closed, the violence is fascinating, getting from West to East is a game. But it gets worse...

A cry from Iran

This is a trailer for a documentary on the secret death of a prominent evangelical pastor in Iran. It's the untold story of Iranian Christian martyrs, and Christian converts, who became the victims of their beliefs and had to pay with their lives.

Gay community in Lebanon

The Beirut Apartment: A closer look into the suffering of the gay and lesbian youth in Lebanon. The documentary is by Danielle Salaris.

Kurds attacked in Turkey on Newroz 2008

This is a video documenting how Kurds were being attacked by Turkish police and soldiers during Newroz celebrations, a traditional festivity which marks the beginning of spring.

Kurdish dance group

Wonderful Kurdish song, dance, and lyrics

Reel from Bahraini film maker

This excellent reel was created by New York based Bahraini film-maker Hala Matar. Very talented (and socially controversial) young girl.

Traditional Yemeni Jewish song

Song by Ofra Haza, a prominent artist from Israel. She is of Yemeni Jewish descent. This is a video of her singing Im Nin'Alu, which is a traditional Yemeni Jewish song, recorded with a more modern feel.

Persecution of Bahais in Iran

The Baha'i minority is suffering from horrific abuses in Iran merely because of their faith. This video, initially published in 1983, explores their case with historical examples. The Muslim Network for Baha'i Rights translated it in an effort to make more people in the Middle East aware of the situation.

Rai music

Rai music from Moroccan artists Rayan and Rima. The song itself is originally Algerian.

Global Village TV

This is a short demonstration of the Global Village TV website - what it is, how it works, what we're looking for, and why you should join.

Angel

Its hard to describe....

Love and sex in the Arab world

Zeid Hamdan discusses love and sex in Arab cultures - particularly the more repressed ones where people turn to adult sites and things like Facebook as a result of the societal repression

Artists in Arab culture

Amr Waked comments on artists in Arab culture

Afghan hip hop

Hip hop to raise awareness for Afghanistan

Prostitution Behind the Veil

The film follows two women for more than a year. It describes their middle-class backgrounds and their submission to treacherous men and drugs. We see how Fariba manages to quit drugs and prostitution, only to find herself temporarily married to a man who will not let her leave the house.

Stop the media censorship against Kurds

Short video to promote a human rights petition concerning the status of Kurds within the Middle East. Scenes from this video were taken from several Kurdish documentaries including 'Good Kurds, Bad Kurds' and 'The Other Iraq.'

My religion or my country

Film by Ahmed Ezzat about the Baha'i case in Egypt. This film was banned in Egypt.

I am an Arab Jew

Upcoming documentary with writer Eli Amir, an Iraqi Jew who moved to Israel in his teens.

International Women's Day 2008

Video celebrating International Women's Day (IWD) in the Middle East. IWD is celebrated worldwide on the 8th of March. This is our small contribution.

The testimony of an Arab woman living with HIV

This segment first appeared on Barakat TV. The attempt is to bring awareness to the condition of women in the Arab world who live with AIDS, and how society views such victims.

Migrant rights in the Middle East

Migrant rights abuses in the Middle East are getting worse, with very little NGOs specifically dedicated to their cause. This video was created by contributors of the Migrant Rights campaign at Migrant-Rights.org which hopes to ensure human rights and decent working conditions for the millions of domestic and labor workers of the region.

Afghan Alphabet

Documentary film by Mohsen Makhmalbaf about Afghan youth and education/culture/current events in Afghanistan

Suzanne Mubarak

Very ironic of Egypt's first lady to present herself as the model for change, women's rights, peace, and coexistence. Please fix your corrupt government before speaking of such things Mrs. Mubarak!

Egypt's membership in the HR Council

A video protesting Egypt's entry in the UN human rights council, created by our Free Kareem Coalition at FreeKareem.org

Egyptian Tourism Ad

Nothing compares to Egypt: This is a controversial ad concerning Egypt's denial of essential ID cards for its Baha'i minority. More about the case at our site, the Muslim Network for Baha'i Rights. BahaiRights.org

PSA The Israeli Wall

Ray Hanania produces Public Service Announcements on political issues to define the Moderate voice, targeting injustices involving Palestinians and Israelis, and exposing the wrongs of both sides, including in the Muslim and Arab Worlds. This is the first. The Wall. Barrier. Fence. Separation. Israel. Palestine. West Bank. Occupation.

Bahrain protest

This is a video about a protest that took place in the summer of 2006 to oppose the Israeli attacks on Lebanon. This is a video of some of the disturbing things that I witnessed, and felt a duty to publicly protest and apologize for.

Dubai Night Secrets Pt. I

Mimi Chakarova's documentary on prostitution in Dubai. Human trafficking remains to be one of our biggest crimes in the Gulf, with little to no awareness campaigns or activism revolving around it. This alarming video puts a human face to this crime. More information at Sexual-Terrorism.org

Dubai Night Secrets Pt. II

This is the second part of Mimi Chakarova's documentary on prostitution in Dubai. She fully exposes the face of Dubai beyond its fake facade.

Point to Point interviews the Traubmans

Point to Point: Online Interviews with no boundaries, launches with their first interview featuring Len and Libby Traubman, San Francisco-based peace dialogue facilitators and veterans of Palestinian-Israeli dialogue. The show is hosted by Ray Hanania (www.AATimesNews.com) and supported by www.YallaTunes.com, an online social networking site. Using the interneta nd online video, Hanania is trying to bring people together to discuss important Middle East issues with video and audio.

Sexual Assault PSA for Arab victims

This is a 60 second PSA one in English a second in Arabic that urges victims of sexual assault violence, especially in the Arab American community, to seek help.

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