Jafar Azimzadeh
جعفر عظیمزاده
Labor activist
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View Timeline →Iran's Prison Organization Opposes Medical Leave for Nasrin Javadi
Iran's Prison Organization has denied medical leave for Nasrin Javadi, a 67-year-old labor activist suffering from severe health issues after 600 days in prison. This…
Hunger Strike of Over 110 Teacher and Labor Activists in Opposition to Executions in Iran
Over 110 Iranian teachers and labor activists are staging a hunger strike to protest against executions in Iran, expressing solidarity with imprisoned activists. They demand…
Exclusive; Free Workers Union of Iran: Workers' Rights Violations Have Reached Catastrophic Dimensions
The Free Workers Union of Iran has called for international action against the Iranian government for widespread repression of workers' rights, emphasizing the dire situation…
April 2019 Human Rights Updates
In April 2019, significant human rights violations in Iran were highlighted, including the sentencing of a university professor to 13 years in prison for political…
Letter to the International Labour Organization; 'Help Free Labour Activists'
The Free Workers' Union of Iran has called on the International Labour Organization to intervene for the release of imprisoned labour activists Jafar Azimzadeh and…
Ismail Bakhshi's Health Reported as 'Very Critical'
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist and representative of Haft Tappeh workers, is reported to be in critical health while being detained. Despite a bail order,…
Solidarity of Labor Leader with Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike
Jafar Azimzadeh, a labor leader in Iran, has expressed solidarity with political prisoners on hunger strike, asserting they have committed no crimes. He criticizes the…
Window; Continued Uncertainty About Mohammad Ali Taheri's Condition
The health condition of Mohammad Ali Taheri remains unknown, prompting protests from his supporters in Tehran. Additionally, several activists and an Iranian-American citizen face severe…
The Release of Jafar Azimzadeh After Two Months of Hunger Strike
Jafar Azimzadeh, a prominent labor activist in Iran, has been released after a two-month hunger strike following a promise of a retrial. His case has…
Iranian Free Workers Union: Jafar Azimzadeh's Kidneys Are Failing
Jafar Azimzadeh, the imprisoned head of the Iranian Free Workers Union, is facing severe health issues due to a hunger strike protesting security charges against…
Jafar Azimzadeh's Hunger Strike Reaches One Month
Jafar Azimzadeh, a labor activist and president of the Free Workers Union of Iran, has been on a hunger strike for a month in Evin…
Concerns from Two Labor Organizations About the Health Condition of Jafar Azimzadeh
Jafar Azimzadeh, a labor activist in Iran, has been hospitalized due to severe health issues while on an indefinite hunger strike protesting against security charges…
Labor Organizations Demand Improvement in Workers' Living Conditions
On International Workers' Day, various labor organizations in Iran called for better living conditions for workers, including fair wages and the abolition of temporary contracts.…
Trial of a Board Member of Tehran Bus Company at the Revolutionary Court
Davood Razavi, a board member of the Tehran Bus Company, was tried for charges related to national security and participation in illegal gatherings. His case…