February 2025
Three Canadian Lawmakers Take Political Sponsorship of Three Female Political Prisoners
Three Canadian lawmakers have taken political sponsorship of Sharifeh Mohammadi, Pakhshan Azizi, and Varisheh Moradi, three Iranian women sentenced to death. This initiative aims to…
Iran Human Rights Campaign: 3 Political Prisoners at Serious Risk of Execution
The Iran Human Rights Campaign has raised alarm over the imminent execution of three political prisoners, including labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, following a renewed death…
Iran's Government Executed 975 People in 2024
In 2024, Iran executed 975 individuals, marking a 17% increase from the previous year, with significant implications for human rights and political repression. The report…
Narges Mohammadi's Virtual Speech at the Italian Parliament; The Necessity of Criminalizing Gender Apartheid
Narges Mohammadi addressed the Italian Parliament, advocating for the criminalization of gender apartheid and an end to executions in Iran. She called for international support…
Civil Activists Gather Again to Demand Abolition of Death Sentences Outside Evin Prison
Civil activists gathered outside Evin Prison to protest against death sentences in Iran, calling for public support for political prisoners on hunger strike. Prominent figures…
Pakhshan Azizi Becomes Honorary Citizen of Florence, Italy
Pakhshan Azizi, a human rights activist sentenced to death in Iran, has been granted honorary citizenship by Florence, Italy. This recognition highlights her efforts in…
Over 200 Lawyers in Iran Demand Halt to Execution of Three Women Activists
Over 200 Iranian lawyers have called for the immediate halt of death sentences against three women activists, citing serious legal and ethical concerns. The letter…
Dozens of Lawyers Protest Death Sentences for Three Political Prisoners: A Violation of Human Rights
Over 200 Iranian lawyers protested the death sentences for three female political prisoners, demanding an immediate halt to the executions and fair trials. They highlighted…
Dozens of Organizations and Civil Activists: Political Prisoners in Iran Die 'in Silent News'
Dozens of organizations and nearly 200 activists warn of the deteriorating conditions of political prisoners in Iran, who are dying due to lack of medical…
Campaign 'Tuesdays Against Execution' Warns of the Danger of Executing Pakhshan Azizi
The 'Tuesdays Against Execution' campaign has issued a warning regarding the potential execution of political prisoner Pakhshan Azizi, urging public resistance against such actions. This…
Warning from the 'No to Execution Tuesdays' Campaign: 1,021 Executions by Gallows Since February 11 Last Year
The 'No to Execution Tuesdays' campaign reported that over 1,021 executions have occurred since February 11, 2023, and expressed concern over the death sentences of…
30 Women’s Rights Groups Call for the Abolition of Death Sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi
Over 30 women's rights organizations have called for the cancellation of death sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi in Iran, highlighting the inhumane nature…
German Representative's Letter to Pakhshan Azizi: Your Commitment Should Be a Shining Example
Inge Blaske, a German politician, praised Kurdish activist Pakhshan Azizi in a letter for her commitment to women's rights and humanitarian work, while highlighting the…
UN Special Rapporteur: Execution of Pakhshan Azizi Must Be Halted Immediately
UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato has called for the immediate halt of Pakhshan Azizi's execution after her appeal was rejected, citing human rights violations. Amnesty…
Iran Human Rights Organization: Pakhshan Azizi at Risk of Imminent Execution
Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish civil activist sentenced to death in Iran, faces imminent execution after her appeal was rejected. The Iran Human Rights Organization condemns…
Amnesty International: The Global Community Must Prevent the Execution of Pakhshan Azizi
Amnesty International has called on the global community to intervene and stop the imminent execution of Pakhshan Azizi, who was sentenced to death following an…
With the Rejection of the Request for Retrial, Pakhshan Azizi Faces the Death Penalty
Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish social worker, faces execution after her retrial request was denied due to significant errors in her case. Her lawyer claims that…
Campaign for the Freedom of Pakhshan Azizi: Hundreds of Thousands Demand Abolishment of Death Sentence
A campaign for Pakhshan Azizi, a civil activist sentenced to death in Iran, has garnered over 413,500 signatures demanding his release and the abolition of…
Human Rights Campaign in Iran: The Islamic Republic Intensifies Suppression of Ethnic Minorities
The Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on ethnic minorities, particularly Arabs, Baluchis, and Kurds, leading to numerous arrests over the past month. Human rights…