Sepideh Ghalean
سپیده غلین
Civil Activist
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View Timeline →Sepideh Gholian Exposes Sexual Assaults and Torture in Iranian Prisons
Sepideh Gholian, an Iranian activist, has publicly recounted her experiences of sexual assaults and the existence of 'torture tunnels' in Iranian prisons. Her testimony sheds…
27 Months Imprisonment Likely for Sepideh Ghalean
Sepideh Ghalean, a political prisoner in Iran, faces a potential 27-month prison sentence due to reopened cases against her, stemming from complaints by a state…
Dozens of Civil Activists and Political Prisoners: The Government's War Against Women's Hair Aims to Create Fear and Terror Among the People
Dozens of civil activists and political prisoners condemned the Iranian government's actions against women, particularly regarding mandatory hijab enforcement, as a tactic to instill fear…
Abdul Fadl Ghadiani: Khamenei and His Repressive Supporters Are Afraid of People's Awareness
Abdul Fadl Ghadiani criticized Ali Khamenei's regime for its fear of public awareness following the exile of sociologist Saeed Madani. Madani's work is seen as…
Hojjat Badaghi Summoned for 'Serving Prison Sentence' to the Culture and Media Prosecutor's Office
Hojjat Badaghi, an Iranian writer and poet, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence, raising concerns about his safety and that of his family.…
Response from a Ministry of Culture Official to the Arrest of Mahdi Yarahee: I Can't Do Anything
Mahdi Yarahee, an Iranian singer, was arrested following the release of his protest song 'Your Scarf,' which supported civil disobedience against compulsory hijab. A senior…
European Trade Unions Call for the Release of 3 Imprisoned Labor and Civil Activists
European trade unions are calling for the release of three imprisoned activists in Iran, including civil activist Sepideh Ghalean and labor activists Reza Shahabi and…
Human Rights Situation in May According to a Human Rights Organization; 'Escalation of Crackdowns' and 'Widespread Violations of Freedoms'
In May, a human rights organization reported 114 executions and numerous human rights violations in Iran, highlighting intensified security crackdowns and widespread repression of freedoms.…
Amnesty International: Ghalean and Bakhshi at Risk of Torture and Further Mistreatment
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the renewed arrests of activists Sepideh Ghalean and Ismail Bakhshi, who are at risk of torture following their detention…
Attorney General on Ismail Bakhti's 'Torture': There Was No Specific Assault
The Iranian Attorney General claimed that Ismail Bakhti, a labor activist, was not tortured during his detention, asserting that his allegations were politically motivated. This…
Pressure on Ismail Bakhshi to Deny His Statements About Torture
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, is reportedly under pressure to deny his allegations of torture while in custody. His lawyer claims that security forces are…
Report on Events in December 2018
In December 2018, civil activist Sepideh Ghalean was re-arrested, alleging torture during her previous detention along with Ismail Bakhshi, a representative of the Haft Tappeh…
Human Rights Developments in Iran - December 2018
In December 2018, multiple human rights violations were reported in Iran, including the arrest of Baha'i citizens, lawyers, and civil activists. Human Rights Watch criticized…
Arrest of Ali Najati; Ismail Bakhshi Transferred to Hospital Due to Torture
Ali Najati, a board member of the Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Workers' Syndicate, was arrested, while Ismail Bakhshi, a representative of the workers, was reportedly tortured…
Workers of Haft Tappeh Gather Again in Front of the Governor's Office and Friday Prayer
Workers from the Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Company are continuing their protests for overdue wages and the release of their detained representatives. The situation reflects broader…