December 2023
Davood Abdollahi's Hunger Strike in Qazalhessar Prison; He Has Been Sentenced to Death
Davood Abdollahi, a Sunni prisoner sentenced to death, has gone on hunger strike in Qazalhessar Prison after being transferred for execution. His case, along with…
Sharifeh Mohammadi, Labor Activist, Transferred to Sanandaj Prison
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, was transferred to Sanandaj Prison after being arrested on December 5. Her family has faced challenges in contacting her, raising…
Female Prisoners at Evin Welcome Judicial Officials with Shouts of 'Death to the Islamic Republic'; Narges Mohammadi's Account
During a visit by judicial officials to the women's ward of Evin Prison, female prisoners protested against oppression and chanted slogans such as 'Death to…
Shakila Monfared's Brother: Political Prisoners in Women's Ward of Evin are Being Transferred to Various Prisons
Ashkan Monfared reports that his sister, Shakila Monfared, and other political prisoners in Evin prison's women's ward are being transferred to various prisons across Iran,…
Contradictions Among Officials Regarding the 'Spontaneous' Nature of Hijab Enforcers; Enforcement of 'Mandatory Hijab' Regulations Continues
Iranian officials are contradicting each other regarding the enforcement of mandatory hijab laws, with some claiming that the actions of hijab enforcers are spontaneous while…
Solidarity Network for Human Rights in Iran: Democracy Will Be Established with the End of the Islamic Republic
The Solidarity Network for Human Rights in Iran welcomed the Swedish appeals court's confirmation of Hamid Nouri's life sentence for his role in the mass…
Prison Sentences for Two Political Activists Participating in Virtual Meeting 'Dialogue for the Rescue of Iran' Confirmed
The Tehran Court of Appeals confirmed one-year prison sentences for political activists Ghorban Behzadian Nejad and Abdollah Momeni for participating in a virtual conference aimed…
Open Letter from Global Filmmakers to the Islamic Republic: Cancel Charges Against Two Iranian Directors
Global filmmakers have issued an open letter urging the Iranian government to lift travel bans and charges against directors Maryam Maqdami and Behtash Sanaeiha. The…
Narges Mohammadi Refuses to Attend Revolutionary Court: 'It is a Slaughterhouse for the Youth of This Land'
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights activist, has refused to attend her trial, labeling the Revolutionary Court as a 'slaughterhouse for the youth.'…
Pressure on Journalists in Iran; Hadi Kasai-Zadeh Arrested
Hadi Kasai-Zadeh, an Iranian journalist, was arrested on charges including spreading falsehoods after visiting a judicial complex. His arrest is part of a broader crackdown…
Reza Shahabi, Imprisoned Labor Activist, Transferred to Hospital Due to Illness
Reza Shahabi, a labor activist and board member of the Tehran Bus Workers Syndicate, has been transferred to the hospital due to high blood pressure…
Narges Mohammadi to be Tried for Her Third Case; Ministry of Intelligence Requests Her Exile
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist and recent Nobel Peace Prize winner, is set to face her third trial on December 19, following…
Awarding of the 'Courage Medal of Majid Reza Rahnavard' to Mashallah Karami and Fatemeh Sepahri in Canada
The 'Courage Medal of Majid Reza Rahnavard' was awarded to Mashallah Karami and Fatemeh Sepahri in Canada on the anniversary of Rahnavard's execution. This event…
Narges Mohammadi's Letter to Swedish Parliament Representatives; The People of Iran Have Rise Up for a Major, Purposeful, and Fundamental Change
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist and recent Nobel Peace Prize winner, sent a letter from prison to the Swedish Parliament, highlighting the…
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…
Sediqe Vosoughi: I Protest the Numerous Oppressions Faced by Baha'i Fellow Citizens
Sediqe Vosoughi, an Islamic scholar, has publicly supported Baha'i prisoners Fariba Kamalabadi and Mahvash Sabet, who are on hunger strike protesting the oppression of Baha'is…
Mona Mehrjui's Lawyer Surprised by Indictment: We Have Objected to the Forensic Report
Mona Mehrjui's lawyer expressed surprise at the indictment of suspects in the murder of her parents, citing ongoing investigations and ambiguities in the case. The…
Narges Mohammadi Wins Nobel Peace Prize: The Islamic Republic is 'Alien to the People of Iran' and 'Anti-Women'
Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian human rights activist imprisoned in Iran, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, which was presented to her children in her absence.…
Narges Mohammadi's Children Receive Her Nobel Peace Prize; She Calls the Iranian Regime 'Tyrannical' and 'Anti-Woman' from Prison
Narges Mohammadi's children accepted her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo while she remains imprisoned in Iran. In a message, she condemned the Iranian regime as…
Iran Human Rights Organization Report: Over 540 Years of Prison Sentences and 570 Lashes Issued for Human Rights Defenders in 12 Months
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that over 540 years of prison sentences and 577 lashes have been issued to human rights defenders in Iran…
Narges Mohammadi: The Darkness and Corruption Resulting from the Suppression of Information and Free Expression is Part of the History of Iranian Suffering
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, was represented by her family at a press conference in Oslo, where they…
Protests Against Human Rights Violations in Iran; Narges Mohammadi Joins Hunger Strike of Two Baha'i Prisoners
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, announced her hunger strike in solidarity with two imprisoned Baha'i women protesting human rights violations in Iran. This…
Narges Mohammadi's Family Arrives in Norway to Accept Nobel Peace Prize on Her Behalf
Narges Mohammadi's family has arrived in Norway to accept the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf, as she remains imprisoned in Iran. Her twin children…
Nazanin Boniadi to Voice of America: We Must Unite to Achieve Democracy
Nazanin Boniadi emphasized the need for unity among opposition forces to achieve democracy in Iran during a conference at George Washington University. She highlighted the…
Masih Alinejad to Receive International Journalism Award
Masih Alinejad is set to receive the International Journalism Award for her courageous work in advocating for women's rights in Iran, particularly against the compulsory…
Narges Mohammadi from Prison: I Defend Freedom, Even If It Costs My Life
Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist imprisoned in Iran, has sent a letter declaring her commitment to fighting for human rights, even at the cost…