September 2024
Rafiq Salimi, imprisoned labor activist, deprived of medical treatment and leave
Rafiq Salimi, a labor activist imprisoned for his involvement in the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement, has had his sentence reduced but remains deprived of medical…
Prison Sentences for 3 Family Members of Pakhshan Azizi, Civil Activist Sentenced to Death, Confirmed by Appeals Court
Pakhshan Azizi, a civil activist sentenced to death, faces ongoing pressure as three of his family members receive confirmed prison sentences. This situation highlights the…
Narges Mohammadi's Appeal to the General Assembly: Help Stop Human Rights Violations in Iran
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel laureate, has called on the UN General Assembly to take immediate action against human rights violations…
Over 45 Women Prisoners in Evin Go on Hunger Strike Concurrent with Pezeshkian's Presence in New York
Over 45 women political prisoners in Evin Prison have gone on hunger strike demanding an end to the execution of political prisoners, coinciding with Iranian…
Two Mothers of 'November Justice' Sentenced to Three Years in Prison; Child Murdered, Mother Imprisoned
Mahbubeh Ramazani and Rahimeh Youssefzadeh, mothers of victims from the November 2019 protests, were sentenced to three years in prison for seeking justice. This case…
Indecision of 3 Political Detainees in Shiban Prison, Ahvaz; Deprived of Access to Lawyer
Three political detainees in Shiban Prison, Ahvaz, have been held without access to legal representation for over five months, facing accusations of anti-regime propaganda. This…
Empty Chair for Narges Mohammadi at International PEN Congress
The World PEN Association is dedicating an empty chair to Narges Mohammadi at its upcoming congress, highlighting her imprisonment and deteriorating health. They and her…
The 'Freedom of Narges' Coalition Calls for Global Efforts for the Immediate Release of Nobel Peace Prize Winner
The 'Freedom of Narges' Coalition has called on world leaders to advocate for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, due…
The 'Narges Freedom' Coalition's Request to World Leaders Ahead of the UN Meeting
The 'Narges Freedom' coalition is urging global leaders to intervene for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel laureate whose health is deteriorating in…
On the Second Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death, Several Human Rights Groups Call for the Release of Women Activists in Iran
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, twelve human rights organizations called for the immediate release of imprisoned women activists in Iran and condemned…
Australia Sanctions Five Iranian Security and Military Officials on the Second Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, Australia sanctioned five Iranian officials for their roles in suppressing protests. The Australian government expressed support for…
Only Three Schools in Tehran Have Fire Safety Approval
As schools in Tehran prepare to reopen, only three out of 4,538 schools have fire safety approval, raising serious safety concerns. Ghodratollah Mohammadi, head of…
Second Anniversary of Mahsa; From Strikes in Kurdistan to Gatherings Worldwide, Message from the US Representative
The second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death was marked by strikes in Kurdish regions of Iran and global protests. Her father and various activists emphasized…
Amir Hossein Moradi and Ali Younesi on the Anniversary of Mahsa: A Spark Could Start the 'Uprising Until the Overthrow of Khamenei'
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, imprisoned students Amir Hossein Moradi and Ali Younesi called for continued resistance against the Iranian regime, framing…
Mahsa Amini's Father Appreciates 'General Strike' on Second Anniversary of His Daughter's Death: 'A Clear Warning and Protest Message' to the Islamic Republic
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, her father praised the general strike and solidarity among tradespeople in Kurdish cities as a protest against…
Hanna Neumann on the Second Anniversary of Mahsa's Death: The World Became Aware of the Brutality of the Islamic Republic Through the 'Courage' of the Iranian People
Hanna Neumann commemorated the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, highlighting the ongoing courage of Iranians against the Islamic Republic's brutality. Despite reduced media attention,…
Narges Mohammadi on the Second Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death: 'The Foundations of the Religious Despotism' of the Islamic Republic Have Been Undermined
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, marked the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, asserting that the Islamic Republic's religious despotism is weakening. She…
Strike of Trades in Kurdish Cities | Ministry of Intelligence Threatens Mahsa's Family; Political Prisoners Go on Hunger Strike
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, political prisoners in Iran have gone on a hunger strike, while her family faces threats from the…
Hunger Strike of Dozens of Political Female Prisoners in Evin on the Second Anniversary of 'Women, Life, Freedom'
Dozens of female political prisoners in Evin prison have initiated a hunger strike to mark the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, expressing solidarity with…
Gathering in the Women's Ward of Evin Prison with the Slogan 'Woman, Life, Freedom'
On September 24, female political prisoners in Evin Prison gathered to commemorate the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests, chanting slogans and burning their scarves in protest…
Vishka Asayesh, Narges Mohammadi, and Nasrin Sotoudeh in Conversation with the Director of the Film 'Seven Days'
The film 'Seven Days' premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, focusing on an imprisoned Iranian human rights activist, inspired by real-life figures. Directed by Ali…
Narges Mohammadi's Questions on Gender Apartheid in Special Issue of Society Magazine
Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned Iranian journalist and Nobel laureate, raises concerns about gender apartheid in a special issue of Society magazine, which highlights the plight…
Repeated Reaction of the Judiciary to Reports on the Death of a Former Prisoner; 'No Physical Harm Recorded'
The Iranian Judiciary denied reports of the death of Sara Deldar, a former political prisoner, claiming she had no physical harm upon her release. Deldar…
Reports of the Death of Sara Deldar, Former Political Prisoner, Due to Infections from Pellet Injuries
Sara Deldar, a former political prisoner, died from infections related to pellet injuries sustained during protests in Iran. Her case highlights ongoing human rights abuses…
Abdollah Momeni Released After Acceptance of Case Review and Closure of His File
Abdollah Momeni, a political activist, was released from prison after the Supreme Court accepted his case review, leading to the closure of his file and…
Five Female Prisoners Refuse to Appear at Evin Prosecutor's Office After Summons
Five female prisoners, including prominent human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, refused to appear at the Evin prosecutor's office after being summoned. This refusal follows a…
Five Female Political Prisoners Refuse to Attend Court Despite Summons for 'Charges Explanation'
Five female political prisoners in Evin Prison refused to attend a court summons following their protest against the execution of Reza Rasayi, which led to…
Saronaz Ahmadi, political prisoner, goes on 'drug strike' in Evin prison
Saronaz Ahmadi, a political prisoner and children's rights activist, has gone on a drug strike in Evin prison to protest the denial of medical leave…
Exclusive; Protests Against the Behavior of Evin Prison Officials; Sarvaneh Ahmadi on Hunger Strike
Sarvaneh Ahmadi, a political prisoner in Evin Prison, has gone on a hunger strike to protest the denial of her medical leave for epilepsy and…
Ahead of the Second Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death, a Car Rally was Held in Washington D.C.
A car rally in Washington D.C. commemorated the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, highlighting ongoing protests against the Iranian government. Activists continue to call…
Wave of Arrests of Citizens in Kurdish Regions Ahead of the Second Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death
Ahead of the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, at least 12 citizens from Kurdish regions in Iran have been arrested, including members of victims'…
Narges Mohammadi's Message to the Nobel Peace Conference: Women's Defiance in Iran is Inspiring, We Are Not Afraid of Execution
Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned human rights activist, addressed the Nobel Peace Conference, emphasizing women's defiance in Iran and their fearlessness against execution. She highlighted the…
Warning from IRGC Media Regarding the Death of Mir Mousavi in Custody: Nationwide Protests of 2021 Could Have Repeated
Mohammad Mir Mousavi died in police custody under suspicious circumstances, prompting warnings from IRGC media about potential nationwide protests reminiscent of those following Mahsa Amini's…
Music Professor at Tehran University Shot Dead in Rasht
Yasamin Rahmati, a music professor and santur player, was shot dead in Rasht alongside a man identified as her partner. This incident highlights ongoing violence…
Human Rights Watch Calls for Action from President Pasargad Following the Death of Mohammad Mir Mousavi
Human Rights Watch has called on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to investigate the death of Mohammad Mir Mousavi, who died in police custody following severe…
Prisoners Participating in the 'Tuesdays No to Execution' Campaign: We Must Resist Religious Tyranny
The 'Tuesdays No to Execution' campaign has gained momentum with 21 prisons participating, as political prisoners continue their hunger strike against the death penalty in…
Organization 'Defending the Flow of Free Information in Iran': Convictions of Journalists Increased 'Fivefold' in One Month
The Organization for Defending the Flow of Free Information in Iran reports a fivefold increase in journalist convictions since the new government took office, highlighting…
Narges Mohammadi Holds the Islamic Republic Responsible for the 'Murder' of Mohammad Mir Mousavi in Lahijan
Narges Mohammadi accused the Islamic Republic of being responsible for the murder of Mohammad Mir Mousavi, who died under police torture in Lahijan. She called…
Head of Iran's National Development Fund Warns Against Khamenei's Approval of 'Temporary Reduction' of Fund's Share from Oil Revenues
Mehdi Ghazanfari, head of Iran's National Development Fund, warns against Khamenei's approval of a temporary reduction in the fund's share from oil revenues, which could…
Narges Mohammadi's Reaction to the Killing of Mohammad Mir Mousavi: The Islamic Republic is a 'Regime Filled with Hatred, Oppression, and Discrimination'
Narges Mohammadi condemned the killing of Mohammad Mir Mousavi, a detainee who died under torture, calling the Islamic Republic a regime of oppression and discrimination.…
Tahir Naqvi, Imprisoned Lawyer, Suffers from 'Severe Stomach Bleeding' in Evin Prison
Tahir Naqvi, an imprisoned Azerbaijani lawyer, is experiencing severe stomach bleeding while in Evin Prison, with prison officials denying him medical treatment for nearly three…