Golrokh Iraee
گلرخ ایرایی
Political prisoner
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View Timeline →Golrokh Iraee and Ali Asadollahi Win American PEN Freedom to Write Award
Golrokh Iraee and Ali Asadollahi have been recognized with the American PEN's Freedom to Write Award for 2026. Their activism and contributions to literature highlight…
Statement from 1200 Activists and Political Prisoners: Executions of Women in Iran Must Be Halted
Over 1200 activists and political prisoners have called for an end to the execution of women in Iran, highlighting alarming statistics and the plight of…
Political Female Prisoners of Evin: Issuing Death Sentences is a Reckoning with the People
Political prisoners in Evin prison condemned the death sentence of Vrisheh Moradi and called for the cancellation of all death sentences in Iran. They urged…
Who is Roshanak Molaei, the protester against mandatory hijab?
Roshanak Molaei, a 25-year-old civil activist from Tabriz, was arrested for protesting against mandatory hijab and has a history of previous arrests. Her recent detention…
Hunger Strike of Dozens of Female Prisoners Demanding Halt to Executions and Release of Political Prisoners
Dozens of female political prisoners in Evin Prison have initiated a hunger strike demanding an end to executions and the release of political prisoners. This…
37 Women Prisoners in Evin Banned from Visits Following Protest Against Death Sentence for Pakhshan Azizi
37 women prisoners in Evin prison have been banned from visits after protesting the death sentence of Kurdish activist Pakhshan Azizi. This protest highlights ongoing…
Protests by Women Prisoners in Evin Against Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi: We Will Stay in the Prison Yard
Women prisoners in Evin prison protested against the death sentence of Pakhshan Azizi, demanding its cancellation and refusing to return to their cells. This incident…
Over 50 Political Prisoners in Evin to Go on Hunger Strike in Protest Against Sharifeh Mohammadi's Death Sentence
Over 50 political prisoners in Evin prison are going on hunger strike to protest the death sentence of labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi. The sentence has…
Nine Female Prisoners Emphasize Boycott of Government Elections: A Desperate Attempt to Save a Desperate Regime
A group of female prisoners in Iran has publicly declared their boycott of the upcoming government elections, criticizing the regime's legitimacy and the nature of…
Letter from 10 Political Female Prisoners: We Stand with the Baha'i Citizens of Iran
Ten political female prisoners in Iran express solidarity with Baha'i citizens, highlighting the oppression faced by this religious minority. They emphasize that their political beliefs…
21 Political Prisoners Criticize the Exile of Saeed Madani to Damavand Prison: Rulers Seeking to Build a Hollow Authority
21 political prisoners condemned the unjust exile of Saeed Madani, a prominent social researcher, to Damavand Prison, viewing it as part of a systematic repression…
Letter from 11 Women Political Prisoners: Revealing 'Gender Apartheid' is Key to Fighting Discrimination
Eleven women political prisoners in Iran have issued a letter asserting that exposing gender apartheid is crucial for combating discrimination. They highlight the ongoing struggles…
Narges Mohammadi on the Day of Her Father's Burial: Forgive Me, I Bid Farewell to You from Behind Prison Bars
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate imprisoned in Iran, expressed her sorrow over her father's death and her inability to attend his funeral due…
Female Political Prisoners Protest in Support of Narges Mohammadi
Female political prisoners in Evin Prison held a sit-in protest to support Narges Mohammadi, who was denied leave to attend her father's funeral. The protest…
Congratulations from 22 Female Political Prisoners to Narges Mohammadi: Efforts for Freedom and Equality Recognized
Narges Mohammadi, a political prisoner and human rights activist, has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, recognized for her efforts in advocating for freedom…
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…
Forty-Four Women Activists Demand 'Immediate and Unconditional Release' of Maryam Akbari Monfared
Forty-four women activists have called for the immediate release of Maryam Akbari Monfared, who has been unjustly imprisoned for fifteen years. They highlight the ongoing…
Narges Mohammadi Refuses Summons to Evin Prosecutor's Office 'in Fifth Case'
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist in Iran, has been summoned to the Evin Prosecutor's Office for the fifth time but continues to refuse…
Narges Mohammadi and Golrokh Iraee Still Denied Family Visits for Presenting Paper at 'Saving Iran' Conference
Narges Mohammadi and Golrokh Iraee have been banned from family visits after presenting a paper at a conference advocating for political change in Iran. This…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Transfer of Arash Sadeghi to Specialized Cancer Center
Amnesty International is urging the Iranian authorities to transfer human rights defender Arash Sadeghi to a specialized cancer center due to a potentially cancerous bone…