Nazanin Afshin-Jam
Human rights activist
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View Timeline →Dozens of Organizations and Civil Activists: Political Prisoners in Iran Die 'in Silent News'
Dozens of organizations and nearly 200 activists warn of the deteriorating conditions of political prisoners in Iran, who are dying due to lack of medical…
Government's Reaction to Criticism of 'Anti-Hijab Clinic': It’s Called 'Gathering'
The Iranian government has faced backlash for its establishment of an 'Anti-Hijab Clinic,' which it now refers to as a 'gathering' to address hijablessness. Officials…
Reactions to the Revocation of the Death Sentence for Tomaj Salehi; Political and Human Rights Figures Call for Pressure on the Islamic Republic and Freedom for Tomaj
The death sentence for Tomaj Salehi, a protesting rapper, has been revoked, leading to calls from political and human rights activists for continued international pressure…
Reactions to Canada's Designation of IRGC as a Terrorist Organization; Widespread Calls for Similar Action from Australia and Europe
Canada has designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, prompting positive reactions from Iranian activists and calls for similar actions from…
Political and Human Rights Figures React to the Release of Hamid Nouri; Strengthening the Policy of 'Hostage-Taking' and 'Betrayal of the Iranian People'
Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian prison official sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in political executions, has returned to Iran after being exchanged for…
Reactions of Artists and Athletes to the Executions of Mohammad Qabadi and Farhad Salimi
The Islamic Republic executed Mohammad Qabadi and Farhad Salimi, prompting widespread condemnation from artists and activists in Iran. Many expressed outrage over the regime's actions…
Widespread Reactions to Hamas Attack on Israel in Social Media; The 'Indisputable' Role of the Islamic Republic
Hamas launched an attack on Israel, prompting widespread reactions on social media regarding the Islamic Republic's support for the group. Critics condemned the attack and…
Anniversary of Mahsa: Iranian Artists Speak of 'A Year of Pain, Anger, Longing, Grief, and Hope'
The anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death has prompted Iranian artists and activists to reflect on the past year of protests and repression in Iran, emphasizing…
A Member of the Canadian Senate: My Proposal to Designate the IRGC as a Terrorist Group Has Been Approved
Ratna Hope, a Canadian senator, announced that the Senate has approved her proposal to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization. This move follows ongoing…