Calling for the unconditional release of Nasrin Sotoudeh and all prisoners of conscience in Iran, and the utilization by the United States of direct multilateral and bilateral diplomacy with Iran to address Iran's human rights situation.

Summary

Calls upon Iran to release Nasrin Sotoudeh and all prisoners of conscience. Encourages the President: (1) to utilize bilateral and multilateral diplomacy with Iran to support human rights; and (2) in coordination with the Secretary of State, to support the establishment of multilateral mechanisms to advance human rights issues in Iran. Commends the people of Iran who have braved repression to peacefully exercise their fundamental human rights.

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1. 11 December 2012

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2. 11 December 2012

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   Introduced in House

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3. 11 December 2012

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   Introduced in House

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• Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] · D · Sponsor
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