Sharing Information and Resources on Iran

In Support of our Iranian Community

We are devastated by the escalating unrest and violence against protestors throughout Iran following the tragic death of Mahsa Amini on September 22, 2022. UC Davis stands in solidarity and compassion with our Iranian community. We have provided this space to build greater cultural awareness, provide resources, inspire reflection and offer support. 

UC Davis is committed to upholding fundamental human rights, health equity, and justice. We affirm the dignity inherent in all and stand against the use of violence, repression, and discrimination. We recognize that peaceful protest has been an important transformational process to advance human rights, health equity, and social justice. 

—Dr. Hendry Ton

 

UC Davis Leadership Statements

UC Davis Faculty Perspectives

Students and Campus Engagement

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Iranian Student Groups hold a Davis community vigil and memorial ceremony for Mahsa Amini on September 23, 2022

Selected Current News Stories

Resources

(from UC Davis Leaders’ Statement)

  • For Students
  • You may find that talking to someone is helpful in processing everything you are going through. There are a variety of mental health resources available for students on the Aggie Mental Health website. Appointments are available with Counseling Services to all registered students in the U.S. For students in the School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, see also resources from the Office of Student Wellness.  

    The Iranian Student Association is a registered student organization. Visit their Facebook page to connect with them and learn about how they are supporting the Iranian community. 

    UC Davis international students: For questions about your visa, traveling outside the U.S. or other related questions, please make an appointment with your international student advisor in Services for International Students and Scholars within Global Affairs.

    For domestic and international students looking to find community, the Middle Eastern, North African and South Asian Student Resources (MENASA) office is here to support you. Make an appointment with the director to talk in person or over Zoom.
  • For Faculty, Staff and Scholars
  • The Academic and Staff Assistance Program offers confidential and cost-free assessment, counseling, consultation and referral services to all UC Davis and UC Davis Health faculty, staff and families. For scholars located in Davis, please call 530-752-2727 for an appointment. For scholars in Sacramento, please call 916-734-2727 for an appointment. In addition, mental health support is available in the form of in-person meetings and Zoom drop-in support groups.

    UC Davis international scholars: For questions about your visa, traveling outside the U.S. or other related questions, please make an appointment with your international scholar advisor in Services for International Students and Scholars within Global Affairs.
  • For Our Local and Global Community
  • UC Davis has created a Global Community Emergency Fund to provide direct support to members of the UC Davis community, including visiting scholars, students, faculty and their families, who have urgent and immediate financial needs related to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and other circumstances beyond their control.  

    UC Davis continues to encourage students and professionals to use Article 26 Backpack — situated within Global Affairs — to safeguard academic documents, diplomas, transcripts, professional certificates and credentials and other sensitive materials from loss.
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Middle Eastern and South Asian Pages
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