Sepideh Roshno
سپیده روشن
Political prisoner
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View Timeline →Over 250 Iranian Artists: The Whip on Mehdi Yarahyi's Body is a Whip on Humanity
Over 250 Iranian artists have protested the flogging sentence imposed on singer Mehdi Yarahyi, calling it a violation of humanity. They warn of the broader…
Support from Some 'Justice Seekers' and Political Activists for Sepideh Roshno; PEN America Calls Her Imprisonment 'Unjust'
Sepideh Roshno, a civil activist, has received support from families of political prisoners and organizations like PEN America after announcing her imprisonment for opposing compulsory…
Sepideh Roshno: The Islamic Republic, like any other totalitarian regime, is deeply afraid of narrators
Sepideh Roshno, a civil activist and opponent of compulsory hijab, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence, prompting the American PEN Association to publish…
Sepideh Roshno Summoned to Serve Prison Sentence
Sepideh Roshno has been summoned to serve a nearly four-year prison sentence for her protests against mandatory hijab. Her brother announced that she must report…
Brother of Civil Activist Reports; Execution of Sepideh Roshno's Prison Sentence Halted Until March 10
Sepideh Roshno's prison sentence execution has been suspended until March 10 after a retrial was accepted by the Supreme Court. Roshno, a civil activist against…
Sepideh Roshno Announces Implementation of Her 3-Year and 11-Month Prison Sentence
Sepideh Roshno, an activist against mandatory hijab, announced that her prison sentence of 3 years and 11 months has begun following the consolidation of her…
Sepideh Roshno's Letter to Sarvnaz Ahmadi: 'Women's Ward of Evin is the Frontline of Woman, Life, Freedom'
Sepideh Roshno wrote an audio letter to Sarvnaz Ahmadi, a fellow activist imprisoned for her opposition to the Iranian regime, highlighting the struggles of women…
Police Commander of Bushehr Province: Action Taken Against 27 Instagram Pages of Hairdressers
The police in Bushehr have taken action against 27 Instagram pages of hairdressers for sharing client images without consent, amid a broader crackdown on hijab…
Human Rights Sources: 13 Kurdish Citizens Sentenced to Over 34 Years in Prison
Thirteen Kurdish citizens have been sentenced to over 34 years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Oshnaviyeh for alleged ties to the Democratic Party…
Sepideh Roshno Reports Four Years and One Month Prison Sentence
Sepideh Roshno has been sentenced to four years and one month in prison for demanding her basic human rights, including protesting against mandatory hijab. She…
Sepideh Roshno: I will go to court without a hijab; Judiciary: The court was held without her presence
Sepideh Roshno, a student protesting mandatory hijab, was absent from her court session where her lawyer presented a defense statement. She had planned to attend…
Sepideh Roshno's Decision to Attend Court with Optional Hijab
Sepideh Roshno plans to attend court with optional hijab to defend against charges related to her Instagram posts. She emphasizes her right to choose her…
Spideh Ghoulian's Letter to Mehdi Yarahy: I Saw Your Place in the Hearts of the People
Political activist Spideh Ghoulian wrote a letter from Evin Prison to protest singer Mehdi Yarahy, who was recently arrested for his dissenting music. In her…
Sepideh Roshno's Account of the Midnight Attack by 'Ten Twelve' Agents: They Said They Would Break Your Neck
Sepideh Roshno, a civil rights activist, detailed a violent police raid on her home related to her opposition to mandatory hijab. The incident reflects the…
Simultaneous Pressure from Family and the Islamic Republic on Sepideh Roshno: They Say 'Give Up'
Sepideh Roshno, a civil activist against mandatory hijab, revealed the intense pressure from both the Islamic Republic and her family, urging her to abandon her…
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.…
Sepideh Roshno Announced: Two Terms of Study Suspension by Disciplinary Committee
Sepideh Roshno, a writer and activist against mandatory hijab, has been banned from studying for two terms by a disciplinary committee after previously facing imprisonment…