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Sarah Shourd

Video Interview with Sarah Shourd - 'What it means to know people are campaigning for you'

10.12.2011 00:00
"We knew about Safe World for Women from my mom's letters and it made a big difference to us to know that the world was watching. Knowing that there are people…
18.06.2011 00:00

Lawyer says Shane & Josh are Hostages

The Iranian lawyer representing two American hikers who have been detained in prison for nearly two years describes the two as hostages who had become…
10.06.2011 00:00

Support Sarah Shourd - July 9th - Minnesota

Support Sarah in Minnesota - July 9th 2011 DULUTH, MN: The Free the Hikers campaign will receive a large push of support from the Midwest on July 9 at the Twin…
09.06.2011 21:04

Sarah Shourd's fiance assaulted in prison

Sarah Shourd's fiance assaulted in Evin Prison Press Release: Freed hiker Sarah Shourd discloses physical assault on Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal by Iranian…
03.06.2011 00:00

Press Release: Sarah Shourd visiting London

PRESS RELEASE Sarah Shourd to visit London to highlight ongoing detention of fiance and friend in Iran. On 14th September, 2010, Sarah Shourd was released from…
06.02.2011 00:00

Shane Bauer: I was investigating US Corruption

"I have been to Baghdad once in the past, as a journalist, when I was investigating US support for the Iraqi Death Squads.
25.12.2010 00:00

No Christmas joy for families of the US Hikers

In many parts of the world today, families will be gathering for the traditional Christmas festivities. But for three US women there will be no joy around the…
29.11.2010 00:00

About Shane & Josh

Shane Bauer is Sarah Shourd's fiance and Josh Fattal is their close friend. Sarah and Shane had been living in Syria and took a short holiday in a scenic,…
29.11.2010 00:00

Sarah Thanks Supporters

Sarah says an emotional thank you to supporters and also asks for further efforts for one 'final push' to ask the Iranian authorities to release Shane and…
28.11.2010 00:00

About Sarah Shourd

WHO IS SARAH SHOURD? Sarah is a US citizen who was detained by Iranian authorities while hiking in Iraqi Kurdistan with her fiance Shane Bauer and their friend…
24.11.2010 00:00

Video Interview with Sarah Shourd - 'The Situation is Not Over'

Safe World interviews Sarah about her experiences in Evin Prison, Iran. Sarah's fiance, Shane, and their friend, Josh, are still in prison, on trial accused of…
24.11.2010 00:00

Safeworld Interview with Sarah Shourd - 2010

Chris Crowstaff interviewed Sarah Shourd, two months after her release from Evin Prison: "Obviously the Iranian authorities convinced the judiciary that I was…
22.10.2010 00:00

'My Brother is in Evin Prison' - Interview with Shannon Bauer

Interview with Shannon about her brother Shane Bauer and his friend Josh Fattal, imprisoned together in Iran since July 2009, without legal access and…
20.10.2010 00:00

Sarah's Call to Action to free Shane and Josh

"A banner can be a bridge that can reach across social, cultural and geographical barriers. Let your banner reach past the walls of Evin Prison to Shane and…
23.09.2010 00:00

Sarah Shourd on NBC

Sarah Shourd talks to NBC about her 14 months imprisonment in Iran and about her fiance Shane Bauer and friend Josh Fattal who are still detained in Evin…
22.09.2010 00:00

Sarah Shourd on CNN

Sarah talks about how she was treated in Evin Prison in Iran and how she and her fiance Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal were captured..
22.09.2010 00:00

Sarah Shourd - Waking Up the World

Safe World blog written following the release of Sarah Shourd in 2010. "I think we can certainly conclude that media pressure and international campaigning can…
20.09.2010 00:00

Sarah Shourd - One Third Free

September 19, 2010 - New York: Sarah Shourd made the following remarks at a news conference in New York following her return to the United States.
19.09.2010 14:00

Sarah Shourd arrives in USA

"Sarah Shourd and her mother Nora arrived in the United States shortly before 6.30 am ET today on a U.S. commercial flight from Dubai to Dulles International…
18.09.2010 00:00

Media Advisory - Sarah Shourd returns to USA

Sunday, September 19, 2010, 3:00 pm ET: Sarah Shourd, the American hiker released from detention in Iran after 410 days in solitary confinement, and her mother…
17.09.2010 00:00

Sarah Shourd - Freedom Statement

Sarah Shourd's statement on release from Evin prison, Iran...
14.09.2010 15:29

Statement on release of Sarah Shourd

Sarah Shourd was held in solitary confinement in Evin prison, in Iran, for 410 days until her release on bail on 14th September 2011, after a world-wide…
14.09.2010 00:00

Sarah Shourd Interview in Iran

Shortly after being released from 14 months imprisonment in Iran, Sarah Shourd was interviewed on a Farsi TV station called YJC.IR In this little seen film…
13.09.2010 00:00

Sarah Shourd bail is like Iran ransom demand

UK Times: “It looks more like a ransom than bail,” said Chris Crowstaff, founder of Safe World for Women, a UK-based group that has been campaigning for Ms…
12.09.2010 22:09

Sarah Shourd to Get Out on Bail

'Sarah Shourd to get out on bail... But Iran claims Americans had "equipment and documents and received training."
12.09.2010 00:00

Iranian prosecutor ready to release Sarah Shourd

Associated Press: 'Iran prosecutor ready to release Sarah Shourd...'
11.09.2010 15:32

Iran delays hikers release

Iran Delays and Sends Contradictory Signals about Hikers' Release
09.09.2010 00:00

Sarah to be released?

Iran announced Thursday that one of the three Americans jailed for more than a year will be released Saturday to mark the end of Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
09.09.2010 00:00

Iran says Sarah Shourd will be released

UK Telegraph, 9th September: 'Iran to release American hiker Sarah Shourd on Saturday...'
28.08.2010 13:34

Iran says probe on detained US hikers to end soon

Reuters, 28th August: 'Iran says probe on detained US hikers to end soon...'
25.08.2010 00:00

Espionage Charges are Unwarranted says lawyer

Massoud Shafiee, lawyer of the three Americans who were arrested on 31 July 2009, told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that the charge of…
19.08.2010 00:00

Turkey Asks Iran to Free the US Hikers

19th August: Can Turkey's Foreign Minister intervene in the stalemate between Iran and the US and free the 3 US hikers in Evin?
18.08.2010 00:00

AWID says Take Action to Free Sarah Shourd

Following a successful submission by SafeWorld, The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) posted an urgent appeal for action...
16.08.2010 00:00

UN Torture Expert urges Iran re Sarah Shourd

  Following initial enquiries by Safe World, and an official application by the hikers' families, UN Special Rapporteur urges Iran to end US hiker's…
12.08.2010 00:00

US: Hikers release could facilitate talks

Press TV, 12th August: 'A senior US official says releasing the three Americans detained in Iran on charges of espionage could be conductive to talks between…
10.08.2010 02:43

Campaign to free Sarah Shourd

Sarah was held in solitary confinement in Evin prison, in Iran, for 410 days until her release on bail in September 2009.
10.08.2010 00:00

Birthday message to Sarah Shourd

FREE SARAH SHOURD Today is Sarah Shourds birthday, the 2nd she has spent in Evin Prison, Iran. This is a video message for her on her birthday from her mother…
09.08.2010 10:27

3 Hikers in Iran - Deals in the making?

Asia Times, 9th August: 'Iran may be interested in freeing the three American hikers in return for US-held Iranian nationals, prior to signing a nuclear-fuel…
05.08.2010 00:00

Urgent UN Action re Sarah Shourd

Press Release - Sarah Shourd Sarah Shourd was held in solitary confinement in Evin prison, in Iran, for 410 days until her release on bail in September, after…
05.08.2010 00:00

Jailed US hiker's mother gets new phone call

'Mother Gets Phone Call From Daughter Jailed in Iran...'
03.08.2010 00:00

Iran invites Obama to TV Debate

Ahmadinejad invites Obama to TV Debate August 2010 TEHRAN (FNA) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday said he is ready for a face-to-face debate with…
02.08.2010 00:00

US Hikers may be released

CNN, 2nd August: 'Lawyer says Sarah, Shane and Josh will either be released or put on trial this week...'
02.08.2010 00:00

Hikers' mothers say Iran using them as political tools

2nd August: 'US hiker mothers say Iran using them as political tools...'
31.07.2010 00:00

Press TV - Obama Statement

' Press TV, 31st July: 'Obama calls for release of US detainees...
30.07.2010 01:29

Amnesty supports jailed US hikers

July 2010: "Iran must release or try US hikers held without charge for a year" - Amnesty International
30.07.2010 00:00

White House Statement

July 30th 2010 - WHITE HOUSE STATEMENTPresident Obama recently issued a statement on the unjust detention of Sarah Shourd, Shane Bauer, and Josh Fattal,…
28.07.2010 00:00

Sarah's Solitary Confinement is Torture

SARAH'S TORTURE:- In July, 2010, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Torture sent Urgent Appeal to Iranian Authorities regarding Sarah Shourd in Evin Prison.
22.07.2010 00:00

Sarah Shourd - A human rights abuse

Sarah Shourd, held in solitary confinment in Iran since July 31st 2009. A human rights abuse.
21.07.2010 00:00

Shane Bauer and the Front Line Club

Shane Bauer- fiance of Sarah Shourd - is on trial in Evin prison, along with friend Josh Fattal. In July 2010 at The Front Line Club, Shane's mother Cindy…
21.07.2010 00:00

Free Sarah blogs 2010 - Moms in the UK

The media is interested in 'news'. Yet, as we all know, media coverage can help bring public support. It can make all the difference. This was brought home to…
14.07.2010 00:00

Was Sarah Kidnapped?

On July 31st 2009, 3 US citizens, Sarah Shourd, Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, rang a friend's mobile phone to say they had been surrounded by Iranian Guards and…
29.06.2010 00:00

The Real Hikers - Last Night in Syria

This Safe World film was produced in June 2010 when Sarah Shourd, Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal had been held in Evin Prison, Iran, for 11 months without charge
12.06.2010 00:00

Sarah Shourd - The Last Email

The day before Sarah Shourd was 'arrested' in Iraqi Kurdistan in 2009 she sent an email to her mother Nora....."So, we're traveling. Actually, we're in N.Iraq!…
22.04.2010 00:00

The Real Hikers

Two Safe World films produced in April 2010, in support of campaign to release the 'US Hikers' from prison in Iran