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<h1 class="sfnewsTitle"> CAUT Urges Release of Canadian
Academic Detained in Iran </h1>
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<p>(Ottawa – June 9, 2016) The Canadian Association of
University Teachers is expressing deep concern over the
unjustified arrest of the internationally renowned
anthropologist and Concordia University Professor Homa
Hoodfar.</p>
<p>A longstanding and highly respected member of the
Canadian university community, Professor Hoodfar has been
charged by judicial authorities in Iran with sedition
against the State. </p>
<p>“Far from a proponent of the seditious activities of
which she is accused, Professor Hoodfar has been
recognised around the world as a rigorous scholar who
takes a balanced and even-handed approach to her
anthropological work on Middle Eastern societies, in
particular Egypt, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Indonesia, and
Iran,” CAUT Executive Director wrote in a <a
href="https://www.caut.ca/docs/default-source/academic-freedom/caut-to-hassan-rouhani-%28president-of-the-islamic-republic-of-iran%29-re-prof-hoodfar-%282016-06-06%29.pdf?sfvrsn=0"
title="letter">letter</a> to Iranian President Hassan
Rouhani. </p>
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“Exclusively academic in nature, Professor Hoodfar’s
research on issues ranging from household and family
relations to the development challenges facing women has
been translated into many languages and seeks to dispel
stereotypes of Muslim cultural contexts. The unfortunate
accusations of subversion against Professor Hoodfar are
unfounded as all her colleagues in the international
community of scholars can attest to her integrity without
hesitation.”</p>
<p>CAUT is urging President Rouhani to immediately assist in
securing Professor Hoodfar’s release. </p>
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