Pakhshan Azizi
پخشـن عزیزی
Journalist and social worker
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View Timeline →UN Calls for Immediate Halt to Execution of 67-Year-Old Iranian Woman Zahra Shahbaz Tabari
UN experts have called for the immediate halt to the execution of Zahra Shahbaz Tabari, a 67-year-old woman sentenced to death for armed rebellion based…
Concerns Raised by Political and Civil Activists Regarding the Execution Sentence of Varisha Moradi
A group of 247 political and civil activists has expressed grave concerns over the death sentence of Varisha Moradi, a political prisoner, highlighting the potential…
Civil Activists Condemn Death Sentence for Variesh Moradi
Iranian civil activists condemned the death sentence for Variesh Moradi, a Kurdish political prisoner, urging opposition to such inhumane sentences. Amnesty International also called for…
Women's Rights Activist: The Regime Has Turned Life into Hell with Gender Apartheid
Parisa Pouyandeh, a women's rights activist, criticizes the Iranian regime for its gender apartheid and highlights the ongoing protests led by women demanding freedom and…
Amnesty International Calls for Cancellation of Death Sentence and Release of Varieshe Moradi
Amnesty International has called for the cancellation of the death sentence and release of Varieshe Moradi, a civil activist sentenced to death after an unfair…
Statement from 30 Human Rights Organizations: Discrimination Against Women and Gender Minorities Must End
Thirty international human rights organizations have called for the recognition of imprisoned women and gender minorities, highlighting the discriminatory nature of the death penalty against…
Letter from 17 Human Rights Organizations: The Lives of Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi are in Danger
Seventeen human rights organizations have issued an urgent letter to international bodies expressing concern over the imminent execution of two Kurdish activists, Pakhshan Azizi and…
Three Canadian Lawmakers Take Political Sponsorship of Three Female Political Prisoners
Three Canadian lawmakers have taken political sponsorship of Sharifeh Mohammadi, Pakhshan Azizi, and Varisheh Moradi, three Iranian women sentenced to death. This initiative aims to…
Iran Human Rights Campaign: 3 Political Prisoners at Serious Risk of Execution
The Iran Human Rights Campaign has raised alarm over the imminent execution of three political prisoners, including labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, following a renewed death…
Iran's Government Executed 975 People in 2024
In 2024, Iran executed 975 individuals, marking a 17% increase from the previous year, with significant implications for human rights and political repression. The report…
Narges Mohammadi's Virtual Speech at the Italian Parliament; The Necessity of Criminalizing Gender Apartheid
Narges Mohammadi addressed the Italian Parliament, advocating for the criminalization of gender apartheid and an end to executions in Iran. She called for international support…
Civil Activists Gather Again to Demand Abolition of Death Sentences Outside Evin Prison
Civil activists gathered outside Evin Prison to protest against death sentences in Iran, calling for public support for political prisoners on hunger strike. Prominent figures…
Pakhshan Azizi Becomes Honorary Citizen of Florence, Italy
Pakhshan Azizi, a human rights activist sentenced to death in Iran, has been granted honorary citizenship by Florence, Italy. This recognition highlights her efforts in…
Over 200 Lawyers in Iran Demand Halt to Execution of Three Women Activists
Over 200 Iranian lawyers have called for the immediate halt of death sentences against three women activists, citing serious legal and ethical concerns. The letter…
Dozens of Lawyers Protest Death Sentences for Three Political Prisoners: A Violation of Human Rights
Over 200 Iranian lawyers protested the death sentences for three female political prisoners, demanding an immediate halt to the executions and fair trials. They highlighted…
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…
Campaign 'Tuesdays Against Execution' Warns of the Danger of Executing Pakhshan Azizi
The 'Tuesdays Against Execution' campaign has issued a warning regarding the potential execution of political prisoner Pakhshan Azizi, urging public resistance against such actions. This…
Warning from the 'No to Execution Tuesdays' Campaign: 1,021 Executions by Gallows Since February 11 Last Year
The 'No to Execution Tuesdays' campaign reported that over 1,021 executions have occurred since February 11, 2023, and expressed concern over the death sentences of…
30 Women’s Rights Groups Call for the Abolition of Death Sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi
Over 30 women's rights organizations have called for the cancellation of death sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi in Iran, highlighting the inhumane nature…
German Representative's Letter to Pakhshan Azizi: Your Commitment Should Be a Shining Example
Inge Blaske, a German politician, praised Kurdish activist Pakhshan Azizi in a letter for her commitment to women's rights and humanitarian work, while highlighting the…