[Fdu] CAUT urges release of Canadian Academic Detained in Iran

[Cynthia Wright]

  CAUT Urges Release of Canadian Academic Detained in Iran

(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.

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.

“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 letter 
<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> 
to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

“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.”

CAUT is urging President Rouhani to immediately assist in securing 
Professor Hoodfar’s release.


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