Taghi Rahmani, husband of Narges Mohammadi: Nobel Peace Prize awarded to 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement

Taghi Rahmani, a former political prisoner and husband of Narges Mohammadi, the winner of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, regarded the awarding of this prize to Ms. Mohammadi as a factor for her increased struggle for human rights in Iran. In an interview with Reuters, Mr. Rahmani stated that this award was given to the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement, and Narges Mohammadi received it 'as one of the figures of the movement.' Taghi Rahmani considered the Nobel Peace Prize to belong to all the people of Iran, especially human rights activists and all activists in the fields of democracy, equality, and freedom. He also described the awarding of this prize to his wife as a source of responsibility for further struggle for freedom, democracy, human rights, and civil equality. This former political prisoner, regarding the ongoing pressures of the Islamic Republic on his family, stated that he has not seen Narges Mohammadi for 11 years and their children have not seen her for seven years, and there are several cases against Ms. Mohammadi in progress. He noted that the attention and consideration of global organizations to the struggle of Iranians for freedom and equality would facilitate this struggle and would advance the demands of activists like Narges Mohammadi and others. Simultaneously, Narges Mohammadi announced in a statement her determination to 'stay in Iran' and 'continue activism even at the cost of spending the rest of her life in prison.' In this statement published on Friday, October 6, in the New York Times, Narges Mohammadi emphasized that she would not give up her efforts for democracy, freedom, and equality. She described receiving the Nobel Peace Prize as a means to intensify her determination, steadfastness, hope, and eagerness to continue her path and characterized this prestigious award as a catalyst for her activities. This imprisoned human rights activist wrote that 'to achieve the liberation of women, she will continue the struggle against oppressive discrimination, tyranny, and gender repression by the repressive religious government alongside the brave mothers of Iran.' Narges Mohammadi's family, who are deprived of her presence due to her imprisonment, emphasized in a separate statement that the irreparable absence of this human rights activist alongside her family is considered a source of 'pride' and 'a balm for their indescribable suffering.' They also evaluated the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize as beneficial for Narges Mohammadi in achieving her goals and referred to this event as a 'glorious day.' Taghi Rahmani, Narges Mohammadi's husband and a political activist in exile, earlier stated in a statement that Narges Mohammadi's selection as this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner is a recognition of the protests of hundreds of thousands of Iranians in defense of women's rights last year. The killing of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, 22, in the custody of the morality police in September 2022 led to widespread and prolonged protests in Iran. Taghi Rahmani emphasized in his statement that the awarding of the valuable Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi in a year when the blood of innocents like Mahsa Amini and hundreds of other young boys and girls has been shed signifies the recognition of the Mahsa movement and the protests of 'Women, Life, Freedom.' Narges Mohammadi's husband regarded this significant honor as belonging to all the people of Iran and praised their tireless and peaceful struggle for freedom. The Nobel Peace Committee in Norway awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi, a imprisoned human rights activist in Iran, on Friday, October 6, 2023. She is the second Iranian woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize after Shirin Ebadi. The United States described Narges Mohammadi as 'a hero for many in Iran and around the world.' Global reactions to the Nobel Peace Prize for Narges Mohammadi: a reward for resilience and resistance. Exclusive; Shirin Ebadi: The Nobel Peace Prize for Narges Mohammadi brings the world's attention to the dire situation in Iran. Iranians praised Narges Mohammadi for her 'freedom-seeking' and 'resilience in struggle.'