February 2024
Strange Silence of Iranian Intelligence Agencies Regarding the Disappearance of 13-Year-Old Aida Moradbehrouzi, Daughter of Two Civil Activists
Aida Moradbehrouzi and Hasti Mohammadi, two 13-year-old girls, disappeared while walking to school in Iran a month ago, and their families have received no information…
Football Federation Appeals Committee Ruling: Afghan Players Can Play in Iran League
The Iranian Football Federation's Appeals Committee ruled that Afghan players can legally participate in the Iranian league, following a complaint about an Afghan player scoring…
Narges Mohammadi on the Day of Her Father's Burial: Forgive Me, I Bid Farewell to You from Behind Prison Bars
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate imprisoned in Iran, expressed her sorrow over her father's death and her inability to attend his funeral due…
Female Political Prisoners Protest in Support of Narges Mohammadi
Female political prisoners in Evin Prison held a sit-in protest to support Narges Mohammadi, who was denied leave to attend her father's funeral. The protest…
Director General of the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry: We are planning for Moein's return to Iran; a lawyer: He faces 28 years in prison
The Iranian Foreign Ministry is planning for the return of singer Moein, who faces significant prison time upon his return. This comes amid efforts to…
Death of Narges Mohammadi's Father; Karim Mohammadi Could Not Endure the 'Longing to Hear' His Daughter's Voice 'from the Oppressive Prison'
Karim Mohammadi, father of imprisoned human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, died after being denied contact with her for over two years. His death highlights the…
Election Boycott by Several Student Organizations: People's Behavior Means 'No' to the Islamic Republic
Several student organizations in Iran have announced a boycott of the upcoming elections, calling for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic and emphasizing that their…
Sharifeh Mohammadi, labor activist, transferred from Sanandaj prison to Lakan prison in Rasht
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, has been transferred to Lakan prison after 83 days of being held incommunicado and facing harassment. Her family is concerned…
Human Rights Sources: The Deceased Janitor at Niayesh Bridge Was 19 Years Old and a Citizen of Afghanistan
Elyas Mohammadi, a 19-year-old Afghan janitor, was killed by a supporter of the Islamic Republic after being thrown off Niayesh Bridge. His murder has sparked…
Narges Mansouri, Political Prisoner, Sentenced to 3 Years in a New Case
Narges Mansouri, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to 3 years in prison on charges of propaganda against the regime. Her lawyer claims…
Third Case Filed in Prison; Revolutionary Court Sentences Shakila Monfared to 'Imprisonment and Exile'
Shakila Monfared, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to 15 months of imprisonment and exile by the Revolutionary Court after her appeal was…
Evin Prison Officials and Prison Organization Oppose Conditional Release of Reza Shahabi
Evin Prison officials have rejected the conditional release of Reza Shahabi, a labor activist in urgent need of medical care, despite recommendations from doctors. This…
Narges Mohammadi's Initiative; A Group of UN Experts Calls for Criminalization of 'Gender Apartheid'
A group of UN experts has called for the global criminalization of gender apartheid, highlighting the oppression of women under regimes like the Taliban. Narges…
Use of VPNs in Iran Declared 'Illegal'; Lawyer: Supreme Council of Cyberspace Has No Legislative Authority
The Supreme Council of Cyberspace in Iran has declared the use of VPNs illegal unless authorized, prompting backlash from legal experts and social media users.…
Narges Mohammadi: We Will Continue the Struggle to Transition from the Religious, Authoritarian, and Anti-Women Regime of the Islamic Republic
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist currently imprisoned in Iran, received an award for her activism, urging global awareness of the plight of women…
Continued Wave of Widespread Arrests in Iran; Hassan Nayeb Hashem: A Sign of Government Fear
The Iranian government continues to arrest political and civil activists, particularly targeting women's rights advocates and opponents of mandatory hijab. Dr. Hassan Nayeb Hashem highlights…
Exclusive; Disappearance of the Child of a Political Prisoner; Suri Babaei Ghegini Granted Leave After Signing a Commitment
Suri Babaei Ghegini, a political prisoner in Iran, was granted a 10-day leave after her daughter Aida Morad Behrouzi went missing for 13 days. Judicial…
Preliminary Verdict Issued for the Murder of Mehrjouyi; Death Sentence for Main Accused and 36 Years Imprisonment for Others
A preliminary verdict has been issued in the murder case of Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjouyi and his wife, with the main accused receiving a death…
America on the Anniversary of the 1979 Revolution: We Support the Iranian People's Struggle for a Democratic Future
On the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, U.S. Deputy Special Representative Abram Pili expressed continued American support for the Iranian people's fight for democracy,…
Sharifeh Mohammadi, imprisoned labor activist, says she is still under interrogation in Sanandaj prison
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, is currently under interrogation in Sanandaj prison after being transferred from Rasht. Her family is concerned for her health, citing…
Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Narges Mohammadi is an Inspiration for the Fight for Human Rights
The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman praised Narges Mohammadi as a long-time human rights defender, highlighting her ongoing struggle from prison despite her extended…
Ban on Phone Calls and Visits for Narges Mohammadi Extended 'By Order of Security Agencies'
Narges Mohammadi's phone and visit ban has been extended by security agencies after her letter to the UN Secretary-General advocating for the criminalization of gender…
Exclusive | Disappearance of the Child of a Political Prisoner; Prosecutor's Pressure on Soori Babaei: 'Freedom with Ankle Brace' in Exchange for Regret
Aida Morad Behrouzi, the daughter of political prisoner Soori Babaei, has been missing for over a week after leaving for school. The prosecutor has pressured…
Lawyer of the Victims' Families Emphasizes Deficiencies in the Case: I Am Not Optimistic About the Court's Ruling
Manoush Manouchehri, the lawyer for the families of the victims of Dariush Mehrjui and Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, criticized the court's handling of the case, citing numerous…
Monthly Report by Hengaw on Women's Rights Violations in Iran: Executions, Arrests, Imprisonment, and Flogging
Hengaw's report highlights severe violations of women's rights in Iran, including executions, arrests, and harsh sentences for activists. Notably, Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights…
Narges Mohammadi Calls for 'Criminalization of Gender Apartheid' by the UN
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner imprisoned in Iran, has called on the UN to recognize gender apartheid as a crime against humanity. In…