Atena Farghadani
آتنه فرقدانی
artist and activist
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View Timeline →International Organizations Advocating for Artists' Rights Demand Immediate Release of Atena Farghadani from Prison
International organizations have condemned the violent arrest of Iranian cartoonist Atena Farghadani and are calling for her immediate release from prison. Farghadani was arrested for…
A Lawyer Reveals Details of Atena Farghadani's 'Torture' in IRGC's 'Safe House'
Atena Farghadani, an artist, has been arrested and tortured by IRGC agents for protesting against state harassment and restrictions on her artistic activities. Her lawyer…
Anniversary of Mahsa: American PEN Association Calls for Human Rights Experts to Examine the Suppression of Writers and Artists in Iran
The American PEN Association has called for a UN investigation into the suppression of writers and artists in Iran, marking the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's…
PEN America Calls for Immediate Release of Iranian Cartoonist Atena Farghadani
PEN America has condemned the arrest of Iranian cartoonist Atena Farghadani and called for her immediate release following her detention for a satirical cartoon. The…
Continued Detention of Amir Velayati; His Family Unaware of His Condition
Amir Velayati, a protester who lost his eye during protests, has been detained for over a month, with his family unable to contact him. His…
Bloomberg Writer Criticizes 'Overconfidence' in Zarif
Eli Lake criticizes John Kerry's overconfidence in Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, arguing that Zarif's intentions differ from those of the U.S. in resolving…
Dozens of NGOs and Cartoonists Call for the Release of Atena Farghadani
Dozens of NGOs and international cartoonists have called for the release of Atena Farghadani, an Iranian artist imprisoned for a cartoon. They urge President Rouhani…
Amnesty International: The Virginity Test on Atena Farghadani is a Form of Torture
Atena Farghadani, an imprisoned Iranian painter, has been subjected to forced virginity tests, which Amnesty International condemns as torture and a violation of women's rights.…
Global Courage Award for Atena Farghadani, Iranian Cartoonist in Prison
Atena Farghadani, an Iranian cartoonist imprisoned for her work, is set to receive the Global Courage Award on September 5. This recognition highlights the ongoing…
Electronic Frontier Foundation: Internet Activists in Iran Continue to Be Imprisoned
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has criticized the Iranian government for its continued repression of internet activists and failure to fulfill promises of reform. Many bloggers…
Human Rights Organizations Protest Prison Sentence for Atena Farghadani
Atena Farghadani, a civil rights activist, has been sentenced to 12 years and 9 months in prison, prompting condemnation from human rights organizations. Alongside her,…
Execution of 20 Individuals in Less Than 10 Days in Iran
In Iran, 20 people have been executed within a span of eight days, raising concerns about human rights violations. The report highlights ongoing issues such…
Conditions in Qarchak Prison are 'Unhygienic, Inhumane, and Intolerable'
Elham Aminzadeh and Shahindokht Molaverdi visited Qarchak prison, where political prisoners Atena Farghadani and Hakimeh Shakri described the conditions as intolerable. Farghadani has gone on…