The International Studies Association (ISA) strongly condemns the arrest and detention of Prof. Homa Hoodfar of Concordia University, Montreal, Canada by the Iranian government. The ISA joins other professional associations and human rights groups that have called for her unconditional release from prison.

For more information about Prof. Hoodfar’s detention, please see http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/10/world/middleeast/arrest-of-homa-hoodfar-in-iran-shines-light-on-dangers-for-dual-citizens.html?_r=0

In addition, those interested can further support Prof. Hoodfar’s cause at https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/Supreme_Leader_of_Iran_Ali_Khamanei_We_call_on_you_to_secure_the_release_of_Homa_Hoodfar/?sNgWBeb

As always, ISA strongly supports academic freedom and the right of scholars to conduct research in all countries, without threat of persecution.

T.V. Paul,
President, International Studies Association

Mark A. Boyer,
Executive Director, International Studies Association