Forough Samiinia
فروغ سمیعین
women’s rights activist
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View Timeline →Female Prisoners in Lakan Prison of Rasht Condemn Death Sentences
Female prisoners in Lakan Prison condemned death sentences issued by the Iranian judiciary and expressed solidarity with other political prisoners. They supported a statement from…
UN Special Rapporteur Finds Threats by Interrogators to 'Rape and Kill' Six Female Prisoners in Iran Concerning
The UN Special Rapporteur has called for the immediate release of six women’s rights activists in Iran, expressing concern over their long prison sentences and…
Arrest and Summons of Civil Activists in Gilan for 'Execution of Prison Sentences'
Zahra Dadras and several other civil activists in Gilan have been arrested and summoned to serve prison sentences for their involvement in women's rights activism.…
Yasmin Hashdari Released; Forough Samiinia's Mother Told They Will Work with Her for Another Week
Forough Samiinia's mother reports that her daughter remains in detention despite bail being posted, with authorities stating they will work with her for another week.…
Uncertainty Surrounds Detained Individuals in Gilan; Hooman Taheri's Mother: My Son is Deprived of Contact
Hooman Taheri's mother has expressed concern over her son's detention and lack of contact after his arrest along with other activists in Gilan. The authorities…
Continued Detention of 12 Civil Activists in Gilan; 'Night Interrogations' Ongoing
Twelve civil activists, including women's rights advocates, remain detained in Gilan, with families reporting a lack of information about their charges and well-being. The situation…