“Alexander Sodiqov was conducting academic research on civil society and conflict resolution in Tajikistan when he was suddenly seized and charged with “subversion and espionage” on June 16. It has been reported that Mr. Sodiqov has not been able to Continue reading Sign Petition: UofT Doctoral Student, Alexander Sodiqov Seized in Tajikistan
An open letter is circulating amongst colleagues across Canada to support Prof. Robert Buckingham at the University of Saskatchewan concerning his initial firing due to the fact he openly criticized decisions being undertaken in the TransformUS initiative. As academic librarians Continue reading Sign Open Letter to University of Saskatchewan Board Chair, Ms. Susan Milburn
Email dated September 23, 2013 being distributed by the team behind the scenes working on the release of Tarek Loubani and John Greyson: “We just learned that Tarek and John, accompanied by their lawyers, appeared before the Prosecutor General today. Continue reading Update on Loubani & Greyson on Monday, September 23, 2013
It is ironic, three days before World Humanitarian Day (August 19, 2013), which had been established by the UN to recognize those who face danger and adversity in order to help others, York University Professor John Greyson (filmmaker and environmental studies) Continue reading Greyson & Loubani: Support Humanitarian Efforts of Canadians and Petition for their Immediate Release
One simple way of showing support for Dale Askey and academic freedom is to add the following statement and information to your professional signature in your email. If we all do this, it will be a powerful display of support Continue reading Support Dale Askey & Academic Freedom
