Sepideh Gholian
سپیده گلیان
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…
Narges Mohammadi Foundation Warns of Mass Killings in Iran; Continued Repression Under Internet Shutdown
The Narges Mohammadi Foundation warns of mass killings and severe repression in Iran amid ongoing protests and an internet blackout. Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human…
Narges Mohammadi and Activists Arrested During Memorial for Slain Lawyer Khosro Alikordi
On December 12, 2025, Narges Mohammadi and several human rights activists were violently arrested by Iranian security forces during a memorial service for Khosro Alikordi,…
Several Labor and Teacher Organizations Demand the Abolition of the Death Sentence for Pakhshan Azizi
Labor and teacher organizations in Iran have condemned the death sentences for political prisoners, particularly Pakhshan Azizi, and called for the abolition of the death…
The U.S. Condemns Iran's Increasing Use of Executions to Suppress Its People
The U.S. condemned Iran's increasing use of executions as a means of suppressing its citizens, emphasizing support for the Iranian people against human rights violations.…
Sepideh Gholian: The Islamic Republic has unleashed a bloody scythe upon prisoners
Sepideh Gholian, a detained civil activist, protested the confirmation of the death sentence of fellow activist Pakhshan Azizi, highlighting the increasing executions in Iran. She…
16 Women Prisoners at Evin Demand Cancellation of Sharifeh Mohammadi's Death Sentence
Sixteen female prisoners at Evin Prison have condemned the death sentence of labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, warning it could lead to harsher sentences for other…
Sepideh Gholian from Prison: Participation in 'Spectacle Elections' Provides the Regime with an Opportunity for 'Fake Legitimacy'
Sepideh Gholian, a political prisoner, criticized participation in Iran's elections as providing the regime with a facade of legitimacy. Many activists are calling for a…
Mahsa Amini's Father: My Family and I Are Not 'Promoters of Any Specific Candidate'; We Have Little Hope for Justice in the Future
Amjad Amini, father of Mahsa Amini, stated that he and his family are not supporting any specific candidate in the upcoming elections and expressed skepticism…
Shervin Hajipour Addresses Ameneh-Sadat Zabihpour: You Fostered Every Rumor for Personal Gain
Shervin Hajipour criticized Ameneh-Sadat Zabihpour for her history of spreading rumors for personal gain, following her disdain for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. This led to a backlash…
Continued Hunger Strike in Evin; Sepideh Gholian Calls for Transfer to Dezful Prison
Sepideh Gholian, a political prisoner in Evin, is on an indefinite hunger strike protesting the exile of fellow prisoners. Her brother expressed concern for her…
Sepideh Gholian Declares 'Unlimited Hunger Strike' in Protest Against the Exile of Saeed Madani and Other Political Prisoners
Sepideh Gholian has initiated an unlimited hunger strike to protest her exile and the exile of other political prisoners, demanding to be transferred to a…
Sepideh Gholian: International Communities Must Be the Voice of Civil Society; the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' Movement Will Not Sleep
Sepideh Gholian, a political prisoner, calls on international communities to support civil society in Iran and emphasizes the ongoing 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement. She highlights…
Sepideh Gholian from Prison: I Have Been Sentenced to 'Exile' by the Ministry of Intelligence, My Family's Life is in Danger
Sepideh Gholian, a political prisoner in Iran, has revealed in a letter that she has been sentenced to five years of exile by the Ministry…
Exclusive; Anesthesia and 'Stomach Bleeding' of Zahra Sarv on the Nineteenth Day of Hunger Strike
Zahra Sarv, a political prisoner in Evin prison, has been hospitalized twice during her hunger strike due to severe health complications, including stomach bleeding and…
Zahra Sarv's Hunger Strike Enters Eleventh Day; Informed Source to VOA: Protests Against Ongoing Case Fabrication
Zahra Sarv has been on a hunger strike for eleven days to protest against ongoing case fabrication and neglect of her health by prison authorities.…
Gholian Family Warns About Narges Mohammadi's Condition in Evin; They Are Killing Her
The family of political prisoner Narges Mohammadi warns that her health is deteriorating rapidly in Evin prison, claiming authorities are neglecting her medical needs. Mohammadi…
Sepideh Gholian's Reaction to 15-Month Prison Sentence: 'It Was Worth It, I Sacrifice for My People'
Sepideh Gholian, a civil activist, received a 15-month prison sentence, which she deemed worthwhile for her people's cause. Her brother shared her defiant reaction, while…
Sepideh Gholian Spat at Ameneh-Sadat Zabihpour in a Closed Court Hearing 'on Behalf of the People'
Sepideh Gholian, a civil activist, faced a closed court hearing where she spat at journalist Ameneh-Sadat Zabihpour, who had accused her of espionage. Gholian's refusal…
New Judicial Order in Iran: Courts to Render Citizens 'Prohibited from Services'
The Tehran judiciary has issued a directive allowing courts to prohibit convicted individuals from accessing public services, raising concerns over civil rights violations. This directive,…