Imprisonment of Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace serving life sentence in Jaw Prison
Letter to the Bahraini king demanding the immediate release or, at the very least, proper medical care for Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace, on hunger strike at Jaw prison.
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Cancellation of conference by the University of Southampton
Letter to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Southampton protesting the university's decision to cancel a scheduled conference out of concern for "risks to safety and public order at and near the conference venue".
Need of proper medical attention for Hamid Babei, serving a 6-year sentence on unsubstaniated charges
Letter protesting the withholding of proper medical attention to Hamid Babaei, a doctoral student of finance who is serving a 6-year prison sentence in Iran on unsubstantiated charges, and who is suffering ill health. This letter follows an earlier letter sent by CAF in May 2014 protesting Babaei’s imprisonment without due process.
Denial of entry to the UAE of NYU Professor Andrew Ross
Letter to the UAE Minister of the Interior and Ambassador to the United States, and to NYU President John Sexton and NYU-Abu Dhabi Vice Chancellor Al Bloom, protesting the denial of entry to the UAE of NYU Professor Andrew Ross.
Israel’s destruction of Palestinian educational institutions in July and August 2014
Follow-up letter of October 7, 2014 (based on UNESCO's Rapid Assessment of Higher Education Institutions in Gaza) to sponsors of international conference for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, Foreign Affairs Minister of Norway, Børge Brende, and Foreign Affairs Minister of Egypt, Sameh Shoukry, regarding Israel's indiscriminate bombardment and destruction of Palestinian educational institutions in July and August 2014.
Withdrawl of citizenship from Dr. Masoud Jahromi and 71 others
Letter to Bahraini officials regarding the withdrawl of citizenship from Dr. Masoud Jahromi and 71 other Bahrainis for "illegal acts".
Arrest of Dr. Imad al-Barghouthi of Al-Quds University
Letter to Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu about the arrest and administrative detention of Dr. Imad al-Barghouthi of Al-Quds University without charge or trial.
Brandeis Center for Human Rights under Law Report Targets Title VI
Letter to the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights under Law regarding its report accusing Title VI-supported Middle East studies centers of promoting "anti-Israel bias" and calling for the amendment or defunding of the Title VI program.
Amcha Initiative Report Accusing UCLA’s Center of Sponsoring Public Events Characterized by Antisemitism and “anti-Israel bias.”
Letter to the Amcha Initiative regarding its report accusing UCLA's Center for Near Eastern Studies of sponsoring public events characterized by antisemitism and "anti-Israel bias."
Concern about report having false or misleading assertions on Title VI funding for Middle East centers
Letter to the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights under Law regarding its report accusing Title VI-supported Middle East studies centers of promoting "anti-Israel bias" and calling for the amendment or defunding of the Title VI program.
Egypt’s Violations of Academic Freedom
Letter to Egypt's Minister of Higher Education expressing concern over severe violations of the academic freedom of university faculty and students in Egypt over the course of the past year.
Concern for Destruction of Palestinian Educational Institutions
Letter to sponsors of international conference for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, Foreign Affairs Minister of Norway, Børge Brende, and Foreign Affairs Minister of Egypt, Sameh Shoukry, about Israeli indiscriminate bombardment and destruction of Palestinian educational institutions in July and August 2014.
Call for Egypt to Rescind Decree Empowering President to Appoint Top Leaders of Public Universities
Letter to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi asking him to rescind his decree empowering the president to appoint top leaders of public universities.
Calling for Bar-Ilan to make Public Apology to Hanoch Sheinman
Letter to Bar-Ilan University President requesting public apology to Hanoch Sheinman for recent statements made by Bar Ilan’s administration that sought to censure, intimidate and humiliate Professor Sheinman.
U of Illinois Chancellor Revokes Job Offer to Steven Salaita
Letter to the chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign protesting the revocation of a job offer made to Professor Steven G. Salaita
LA City Council Considering Resolution Threatens Free Speech for Students
Letter to the members of the Los Angeles City Council concerning a proposed resolution that may threaten the free speech rights of UCLA students
Latest Military Attacks against Palestinian Higher Education Institutions
Letter to Secretary of State John Kerry and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the latest series of military attacks against Palestinian institutions of higher education
İsmail Beşikçi Denied Travel to US Despite Valid VIsas
Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Charles Johnson regarding the refusal to allow Dr. İsmail Beşikçi (and his traveling companion) to board their flight to the United States for a lecture at American University despite possession of valid visas.
Travel denied to Dr. İsmail Beşikçi despite having valid US Visa
Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Charles Johnson regarding the refusal to allow Dr. İsmail Beşikçi (and his traveling companion) to board their flight to the United States for a lecture at American University despite possession of valid visas.
Tel Aviv University Canceling Invitation to Palestinian Activist Muhammad Kanaaneh
Letter to Tel Aviv University President regarding the recent decision to cancel an invitation to Palestinian activist Muhammad Kanaaneh.
Six-year Prison Sentence for Hamid Babaei
Letter to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei regarding the six-year prison sentence imposed against Hamid Babaei, a doctoral student at the University of Liège in Belgium, urging Iranian authorities to grant Babaei an appeal to overturn convictions related to his academic activities, resulting in his release.
Ongoing Violations of Academic Freedom at Marmara University
Letter to PM Erdoğan (see previous letter of January 24th, 2013) concerning ongoing reports of intimidation of students and faculty at Marmara University’s Faculty of Communications and alleged violations of academic freedom by Dean Yusuf Devran.
Politically Motivated Charges and Conviction of Saudi Professor Mohamed Fahad al-Qahtani
Letter to Saudi Arabia's Minister of the Interior HRH Prince Mohammad bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud expressing concern regarding the politically motivated charges and conviction of Economics Professor and Saudi Civil and Political Rights Association (ACPRA) co-founder Mohamed Fahad al-Qahtani.
Criminal Charge against Amr Hamzawy
Letter to Minister of Justice Adel Abd al-Hameed protesting the recent criminal charge — insulting the judiciary — leveled against Dr. Amr Hamzawy, a professor at Cairo University and the American University in Cairo.
H.R. 4009 Prohibits Use of Higher Education Act Funds
Letter expressing concern about H.R. 4009, which would prohibit the use of Higher Education Act funds for colleges and universities "participating" in a boycott of Israeli academic institutions or scholars.