بیانیه جمعی از دانشگاهیان وکنشگران از کشورهای مختلف برای پایان دادن به جنگ

بیانیه، که با حمایت بیش از صد تن از دانشگاهیان، نویسندگان، هنرمندان و کنشگران حقوق بشر از کشورهای مختلف ــ ایرانی و غیرایرانی ــ تهیه شده است، با هدف ارسال به احزاب، دولت‌ها، نهادهای بین‌المللی و مدنی و حقوق بشری، و نیز بازتاب در رسانه‌ها تدوین شده است. این بیانیه از جامعهٔ جهانی می‌خواهد در برابر جنگ میان آمریکا و اسرائیل با جمهوری اسلامی ایران سکوت نکند و با بهره‌گیری از ابزارهای سیاسی و دیپلماتیک، برای پایان دادن به جنگ و حفاظت از جان غیرنظامیان فورا اقدام کند.

متن بیانیه به انگلیسی:

This statement, endorsed by over one hundred academics, cultural figures, and human rights and political activists from various countries, opposes the ongoing war between Israel/The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and calls for its immediate end.

Stop the War Immediately!

Under the long-standing and mutual tensions between the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States, and Israel, Iran once again became the target of the heaviest military strikes by Israel and the United States amidst negotiations. These strikes, violating established principles of international law, are claimed to aim at weakening, coercing, or overthrowing the government. However, their fallout has been extensive destruction, damage to the country’s vital infrastructure, and an increase in civilian casualties. 

From our perspective of “No to war and no to the Islamic Republic,” this conflict is an absolute evil. It neither brings democracy nor security and well-being for the people. It has been launched in accordance with the interests of the United States and Israel. Humanity lies buried beneath the rubble of bombings, and the lives of millions of innocent people—who were already suffering under the repression and violence of the Islamic Republic—are now subjected to even greater destruction. The killing of children in a school in Minab and attacks on hospitals, medical centres, refineries, and other civilian sites show that the claim of “precision targeting” and purely military objectives is just a lie; it largely results in the deaths of those who have no role in these conflicts. 

Alongside these aggressions, the policies of the Islamic Republic — from the very beginning until now — through the suppression of citizens’ rights, the killing of protesters, anti-Western rhetoric, slogans calling for the elimination of Israel, regional adventurism, and support for proxy forces that have no connection to the national interests of Iranians, have become one of the main sources of instability in the region. A government that, even in the midst of war and after the horrific killings in January, continues to threaten its own people cannot claim to defend them or pursue a just and lasting peace.

The clash of these two conflicting policies has ultimately resulted in a conflict that has expanded through attacks by the Islamic Republic on neighbouring countries, spreading across the region and threatening the security of both the people of Iran and the wider area. However, we should not forget that the primary responsibility for starting this war lies with the United States and Israel.

We, the signatories of this statement advocating for a democratic transition in Iran, firmly reject war as a means of resolving international disputes. We highlight the Iranian people’s right to shape their own future and achieve political change within Iran, rather than through foreign intervention. We urge everyone to become independent voices for peace and democracy. This voice does not support aggression, occupation, repression, or authoritarianism, but instead stands with the people suffering under the rubble of war and destructive government policies.

We call on the global community, international peace and human rights organizations, media outlets, governments, and progressive political groups, not to stay silent, and to condemn any form of providing direct or indirect support for war. Instead, they should back peace initiatives and utilize all political and diplomatic tools to promptly halt the war, prevent its spread, and stop military assaults. Protecting human lives — especially those of children and vulnerable groups — must come before any political or military interests. Hospitals, schools, and homes must become safe sanctuaries. It is also vital to ramp up international pressure for the release of political prisoners whose lives are at risk and who may be the first to fall victim to government retaliation.

Only through the immediate cessation of war from both sides, adherence to international rules, a return to diplomacy and political solutions, and the adoption of humane approaches can the current deadly cycle be overcome. Such a solution would make possible a future in which security, peace, freedom, and human dignity are not sacrificed to power rivalries. In this regard, the formation of the broadest possible global will against war is an urgent necessity.

Signatories: *

Angela Y. Davis,  scholar and activist, USA

Ervand Abrahamian Professor Emeritus, Baruch College, CUNY, USA

Gilbert Achcar Professor of Development Studies and International Relations SOAS, University of London, UK

Stephen R. Shalom, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, William Paterson University, USA

Robin D.G. Kelley, Distinguished Professor of History, UCLA, USA

Greg Albo, Associate Professor of Political Science, York University, Canada

Sam Gindin, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, York University, Canada

Kevin Anderson, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA

Susan Buck-Morss, Distinguished Professor of Political Philosophy, The Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY), USA

Dan La Botz, New Politics editorial board, USA

Mehrdad Darvishpour, Associate Professor, Mälardalens University, Sweden

Kazem Kardavani, Emeritus Professor of  Sociology, Germany

Hassan Etemadi, journalist, Sweden

Hedayat Matin-Daftari, Lawyer, Human Rights Advocate, France

Asghar Rastegar, Yale University School of Medicine, USA

Farhad Nomani, Emeritus Professor, American University of Paris, France

Sohrab Behdad, Professor of Economics, Denison University, USA

Thomas Harrison, New Politics, USA

Hassan Hakimian, Professor of Economics, SOAS, University of London, UK

Haideh Moghissi, Professor Emerita of Sociology, York University, Canada

Saeed Rahnema Professor Emeritus, York University, Canada

Tania Das Gupta, Professor of Sociology, York University, Canada

Mohammad-Reza Nikfar, Lecturer in Political Philosophy, Iran Academia (The Netherlands), Germany

Mehrdad Vahabi, Professor of Economics, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord,

Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University, Canada

Wenona Giles, Professor Emerita of Anthropology, York University, Canada

Thabit A.J. Abdullah Professor of History, York University, Canada

Mark Goodman, Professor Emeritus, Sociology, York University, Canada

Mojtaba Mahdavi, Professor of Political Science, University of Alberta, Canada

Hanieh Bahmanpour, Human Rights Lawyer, Canada

Nancy Holmstrom, Professor Emerita of Philosophy, Rutgers University, USA

Dan Fischer, New Politics editorial board, USA

Fauzia Ahmed, Associate Professor of Sociology, Miami University, Ohio, USA

Arang Keshavarzian, AssociateProfessor of Middle Eastern Studies, New York University (NYU), USA

France

Nasser Mohajer, Historian, Researcher, France

Mahnaz Matin, Researcher, Author, France

Nayereh Tohidi, Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies, California State University, Northridge, USA

Ali Akbar Mahdi, Professor of Sociology, California State University, Northridge, USA

Mohsen Kadivar, Islamic Studies Scholar; Research Professor of Islamic Studies, Duke University, USA

Mansour Farhang, Former Iranian Diplomat; Professor of International Relations (Retired), Bennington College, USA

Massoud Karshenas, Professor of Economics, SOAS, University of London, UK

Kazem Alamdari, Sociologist, Academic Researcher, and Author, USA

Ashkan Behzad, Composer, Pianist, and Music Educator, Manhattan School of Music, New York, USA

Esfandiar MonfaredZadeh, Composer, Musician, USA

Shahram Homayoun, Journalist, Media Host, and Founder of Channel One TV

Bahareh Dehkordi, Writer, Researcher, USA

Stanley Heller, Administrator, Promoting Enduring Peace, USA

Puya Gerami CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, USA

Tyler Olsen, City University of New York (CUNY), USA

Fatemeh Haghighatjoo, Scholar of Democracy and Human Rights; Former Member of the Iranian Parliament USA

Ali Afshari, Political Analyst, Activist, USA

Matthew Mautarelli City University of New York (CUNY), USA

Laura Altinsoy, Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY), USA

Saira Rafie, City University of New York (CUNY), USA

Iraj Eshghi, Researcher, New York Genome Center, USA

Reza Goharzad, Journalist and Political Commentator, USA

Parvin Ardalan, Writer, Journalist, Human Rights Activist, Sweden

Alireza Behtoui, Professor of Sociology, Södertörn University, Sweden

Carl Ulrik Schierup, Professor Emeritus, Linköping University, Sweden

Diana Mulinari, Professor of Gender Studies, Lund University, Sweden

Erik Olsson, Professor of Philosophy, Stockholm University, Sweden

Annika Rabo, Professor Emerita of Social Anthropology, Stockholm University, Sweden

Ingrid Esser, Professor of Sociology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Håkan Thörn, Professor of Sociology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Fataneh Farahani, Professor of Ethnology, Stockholm University, Sweden

Soheyla Yazdanpanah, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Södertörn University, Sweden

Shahla Aliyari, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Södertörn University, Sweden

Angelika Sjöstedt, Associate Professor, Gender Studies, Mid Sweden University, Sweden

Magnus Granberg, Senior Lecturer, Mid Sweden University, Sweden

Karin K. Flensner, Senior Lecturer, University West, Sweden

Zahra Bagheri-Shad, Gender Studies, Åbo Academi University, Finland and Sweden

Parastou Forouhar, Artist, Visual Arts and Political Art, Germany

Faraj Sarkouhi, Writer, Journalist, Literary Critic, Germany

Monireh Baradaran, Writer, Human Rights Advocate, and Former Political Prisoner, Germany

Arash Sarkohi, Writer, Journalist, Germany

Hassan Yousefi Eshkevari, Theologian, Researcher, Political Commentator, Germany

Mihan Rousta, Women’s Rights Activist and Writer, Germany

Elisabeth Abendroth, researcher in social history and anti‑Nazi resistance, Germany

Herbert Kramm‑Abendroth, retired high school teacher (Liebig Schule Frankfurt), Germany

Schoole  Mostafawy, Baden State Museum, Karlsruhe, Germany

Jan Keetman, Journalist and Former Correspondent on Türkiye and Iran, Germany

Behroz Khaligh, Political Activist, Germany

Mehdi Fattapour, Political Activist, Germany

Zhaleh Vafa, Political Activist and Writer, Germany

Homayoun Mehmaneh, Political Activist and Republican, Germany

Asghar Izadi, Political Activist and Writer, Germany

Azadeh Kian, Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, France

Saeed Paivandi, Professor of Sociology of Education, Université de Lorraine, France

Babak Kia, Socialist Solidarity with the Workers of Iran, France

Houshang Sepehr, Editor of Iran Echo and Activist, France

Shahram Ghanbari, Political Activist and Writer, France

Alain Baron, Labour Unionist, France

Taghi Roozbeh, Political Analyst, Writer, and Leftist Thinker

Mohsen Yalfani, Playwright and Writer, France

Hadi Khorsandi, Satirist, Writer, UK

Randa Alami, Lecturer in Economics, SOAS, University of London, UK

Nalini Vittal, Lecturer in Economics, University College London (UCL), UK

Lucia Kula Researcher, SOAS, University of London, UK

Enayat Fani, Journalist and Political Analyst, UK

Richard Parncutt, Professor of Systematic Musicology, University of Graz, Austria

Behrooz Bayat, Nuclear Energy Expert and Physicist, Austria

Shohreh Zamini, Women’s Rights Activist and Writer, Austria

Hassan Nayeb-Hashem, Physician and Human Rights Advocate, Austria

Thomas Weyts , Member, Europa’s Netwerk in Solidariteit met Oekraïne, Belgium

Mansoureh Shojaee, Women’s Rights Activist, Researcher, Netherlands

Behzad Karimi, Political Activist and Writer, The Netherlands

Mehdi Noorbaksh, Senior Professor of International Affairs and Business, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, USA

Azar Malouhjian, Writer and Translator, Sweden

Mazdak Limakeshi, Political Activist, Sweden

Mehdi Ebrahimzadeh – Political Activist (Germany)

* Affiliations for identification purposes only

The Farsi version was signed by over 350 Iranian academics, journalists, lawyers, and human rights activists in different parts of the world.