"Meeting" is a brief narrative about those whose lives are confined to a four-walled space called prison. In each segment of this series, we visit one of those who are labeled as 'political-prisoners' by human rights organizations. He is an environmental activist and a master's student in electrical engineering, but he is currently in prison due to his environmental activities. Youssef Farhadi Babadi is from Shahr-e Kord and resides in Tehran. He was working at the Ministry of Energy and was also active in the environmental sector. This 37-year-old civil activist, for whom environmental issues are the sole concern of his life, has been active in the Water Footsteps campaign since 2015, believing that proper water management can solve some of the problems in this area. The information in this audio file relates to the time of its preparation, editing, and publication, and the status of the political and ideological prisoner mentioned in this report may have changed since what is heard in this program.
Meeting with Youssef Farhadi Babadi
Youssef Farhadi Babadi, a 37-year-old environmental activist and master's student, is imprisoned for his advocacy work. He has been involved in environmental campaigns since 2015, focusing on water management issues. His case highlights the ongoing repression of activists in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Youssef Farhadi Babadi, an environmental activist, is currently imprisoned due to his advocacy for water management and environmental issues. His case exemplifies the broader repression of activists in Iran.
- Farhadi Babadi has been active in environmental campaigns since 2015.
- He was previously employed at the Ministry of Energy.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a history of detaining activists, particularly those advocating for environmental and social issues, amid a growing water crisis.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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