Reactions to Narges Mohammadi's Nobel Peace Prize in Women's Ward of Evin Prison; 'Women, Life, Freedom' Chanted

Narges Mohammadi's Instagram account reflects the reactions to the news of her Nobel Peace Prize in the women's ward of Evin Prison. In a phone conversation with her father, she described this day as 'the best and most glorious day in prison for everyone' and mentioned that the slogan 'Women, Life, Freedom' echoed in the women's ward, with songs like 'For' and 'Take Off Your Hijab' being sung, and some of her fellow inmates cried. The imprisoned women also formed a circle and sang the song 'Hand in hand, we become the sea, we become a storm, we roar.' The Instagram post noted that after the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize, the name 'Mahsa' was also frequently heard in the ward. Mojgan Ekhtari, Mahsa Amini's mother, was one of the first to react to the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi, calling her a 'model of courage.' On the same day she received the award, Mohammadi learned about it through the men's ward. The women's ward has restrictions on phone calls on Thursdays and Fridays. According to a post by Mohammadi's family, she and her fellow inmates confirmed the news after a report aired on the state television program 20:30 that downplayed the significance of the award. Officials and media of the Islamic Republic expressed their displeasure at the awarding of this prestigious global award to Narges Mohammadi by attempting to 'downplay' or 'minimize' its importance. Narges Mohammadi, born in 1972 in Zanjan, has been arrested and imprisoned multiple times over the past two decades. In her latest legal case, she was sentenced to 10 years in prison for 'anti-government propaganda' and is currently held in Evin Prison in Tehran. Her family issued a separate statement emphasizing the 'irreparable' nature of her long absence from them, stating that the recognition of Narges Mohammadi's efforts for peace is a source of 'pride' and 'a balm for their indescribable suffering.' Taghi Rahmani, a former political prisoner and Narges Mohammadi's husband, viewed the award as a catalyst for her increased struggle for human rights in Iran. In an interview with Reuters, Rahmani stated that this award was given to the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement and that Narges Mohammadi received it as 'one of the faces of the movement.' The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday, October 6, due to Narges Mohammadi's decisive role in combating the oppression of women in Iran and her fight for the promotion of human rights and freedom for all. Narges Mohammadi is the second Iranian woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize after Shirin Ebadi. Taghi Rahmani: Narges Mohammadi's award belongs to the Mahsa movement and all democracy fighters for Iran. The reactions to the selection of the second Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner; 'Admiration' and global welcome; Islamic Republic: We condemn it. The second Iranian woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize; recognition of Narges Mohammadi's 'unwavering courage.' Shahbanu Farah Pahlavi: Narges Mohammadi's Nobel Prize is a manifestation of Iranian women's struggle for freedom. Joe Biden praised Narges Mohammadi's 'unwavering courage': She must be released from prison immediately. The Nobel Peace Prize for Narges Mohammadi; reactions from Iranian artists: Joy, pride, and hope for the success of the women's movement in Iran.