Narges Mohammadi’s Note for Open Online Italy Published on 19 Jan 2025 When discussing Evin Prison, it is essential to mention the security wards [209, 2-A, 240, and 241], where detainees are held in solitary confinement. I have addressed this in my book, White Torture. Other sections of Evin house prisoners collectively in rooms with access to courtyards and spaces for daily activities. The conditions are not uniform across Evin. The solitary confinement cells in the security wards are places of severe mental, emotional, and even physical torture, which are horrifying. Prisons in smaller cities are far worse than Evin. I have endured

Narges Mohammadi faces the constant threat of being arrested again by the Iranian regime. Yet, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate remains steadfast in her fight for women's rights in her homeland. Narges Mohammadi Interviews Expressen Sweden on 18th January 2025 "If I am imprisoned again, I will continue to fight in whatever way I can from inside the prison," she declares in an interview with Expressen. On December 4, 2024, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi—a renowned human rights and women’s rights activist, as well as a journalist—was granted a 21-day temporary leave from Iran’s Evin Prison due to her deteriorating health. Although

La Repubblica’s Report on Narges Mohammadi’s Meeting with the Italian Parliament Italy | January 15, 2025 The leader of the Democratic Party (PD), along with Foreign Affairs Head Giuseppe Provenzano, held a remote meeting with Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist. Mohammadi, sentenced to 36 years in prison, is currently out of prison on a temporary sentence suspension. "Supporting me means standing alongside countless people striving for democracy, freedom, and equality. It is support for the ideals and collective efforts of a society. We seek a peaceful transition from a religious government to democracy. I firmly believe

“We will not go back. We move forward together.” Interview with Narges Mohammadi by La Stampa, Italy Published on January 17, 2025 “It is time for international human rights organizations and the United Nations to put pressure on the Islamic Republic to release all political and ideological prisoners.” The news of the arrest, solitary confinement, and eventual release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala once again highlights the reality that journalists, reporters, and media professionals in Iran are constantly at risk of detention, pressure, imprisonment, and torture. This underscores how the authoritarian religious regime endangers freedom of expression. We do not have precise statistics on the

Narges Mohammadi’s Interview with Aftonbladet Published on January 16, 2025   Speaking out could lead to lashings and years of additional imprisonment. Yet, Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, risks everything to speak with Aftonbladet. "The regime has failed. They have never been able to silence the struggle of Iranian women," says the 52-year-old activist. In a matter of hours or days, she may be sent back to the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran. "I have faced nine trials—four for protesting and activities outside prison, and five for interviews and activism from inside prison," Mohammadi says in a video call from Tehran. "I

Exclusive Interview of Rai Italy with Narges Mohammadi: From Evin Prison to the Fight for Freedom On December 26, 2024, Marco Damilano, one of the most prominent presenters of Rai Italy, interviews Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. In this interview, Mohammadi talks about her experience in Evin Prison, a place notorious for its harsh conditions and for holding numerous political dissidents. She describes the daily hardships in prison while also speaking about her personal struggle for human rights and the status of women in Iran. Her testimony offers a harrowing yet hopeful glimpse into life within

Renowned human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, reflects on her journey of unwavering resistance and the global significance of her recognition in an exclusive interview with Le Figaro. Speaking from her apartment in Tehran, Mohammadi highlights the enduring fight for democracy, human rights, and gender equality in Iran, emphasizing the courage of those who have sacrificed their lives for freedom. On December 4, 2024, Narges Mohammadi was temporarily released from prison on a 21-day suspension of her sentence (not a medical leave). The suspension officially ended on December 25, Christmas Day, when she was expected to return

"Narges Mohammadi Reacts to Pakhshan Azizi’s Sentence: 'We Must Unite Against Executions in Iran'" Last night, 11th January 2025 in an audio space on X (formerly Twitter), exclusively coordinated by the family of Pakhshan Azizi to rally support for her, numerous human rights activists, lawyers, and women’s rights advocates from around the world participated. Among the speakers was Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who is temporarily out of prison but is expected to return soon. In her heartfelt message, Mohammadi emphasized the importance of unity and solidarity in opposing the escalating executions in Iran, including the unjust sentencing of Pakhshan Azizi.

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); January 8, 2025: The Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic of Iran has upheld the execution sentence for Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish political prisoner held in Evin Prison. Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) regards the issuance and confirmation of this sentence as part of the Islamic Republic's strategy to instill fear following the nationwide "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests. Pointing to an unprecedented rise in executions, particularly of women, the organization has called on the international community to take action to stop the executions and demand the immediate cancellation of Pakhshan Azizi's sentence. Amir Raeisiian, Pakhshan Azizi’s lawyer, confirmed

Interview with Narges Mohammadi on France Inter – Published January 9, 2025 Question 1 I began my activism during my university years, starting with student movements. We established a collective student group, and it was while working with this group that I was arrested for the first time. Since then, I have been arrested many times and sent to solitary confinement four times. If I were to count, I have been arrested a total of 13 times since 1380 (2001). I have faced nine trials so far, and there are still a few open cases against me in court that will likely lead

Jan 6th, 2025 Narges Mohammadi Pays Tribute to Grieving Families on Fifth Anniversary of Flight PS752   On the eve of the fifth anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752, Narges Mohammadi honored the victims of the Islamic Republic’s actions and paid her respects to the families who continue to seek justice with a message she published addressed to the families. She stood in solidarity with their grief and relentless pursuit of accountability.   Manzar Zarrabi, Justice-Seeking Mother of Flight PS752 Victims, Visited Narges Mohammadi earlier last week. On Thursday, December 26th, Manzar Zarrabi, who tragically lost two children, a daughter-in-law, and a grandchild in the IRGC

NARGES MOHAMMADI Interview with Elle France for - January 2025 - Tehran “OUR TORTURERS WILL NOT BREAK US”   ELLE: You were able to leave prison temporarily, How are you feeling? NARGES MOHAMMADI: Physically, I have become weaker after undergoing surgery. Over the past years, continuous arrests, solitary confinement, denial of leave, and repeated opposition to receiving medical care have severely impacted my physical health. However, my spirit remains strong. Radiographs, which were finally conducted after significant delays, revealed a suspicious mass in my breast and right leg. The delay in diagnosis necessitated emergency surgery. The surgeon deemed an immediate return to prison incompatible

Narges Mohammadi: Interview with Corriere della Sera on Her Struggle and Hope for Iran's Future The activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate in an interview with Corriere della Sera Greta Privitera / CorriereTv With photos of Mahsa Amini and her twins, Kiana and Ali, behind her, human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi speaks from her home in Tehran in an interview with Corriere della Sera. This is our third article about her, but it is the first time we hear her voice and see her face. Mohammadi is a prisoner in Evin Prison, serving a sentence of over ten years

23 Dec 2024 - Via Video Call In the final hours before Narges Mohammadi must return to prison on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, she spent her remaining time speaking with Amnesty International teams worldwide and Secretary General Agnes Callamard, expressing her gratitude for their efforts and urging them to continue their crucial work on Iran. Narges Mohammadi started her talk with a message: “Dear Amnesty teams, Dear Mrs Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, It is an honor to finally meet you, even if only over a video call. As you know, I am currently out on a temporary 21-day sentence suspension from

Narges Mohammadi’s 21-sentence suspension ends tomorrow, and she is forced to return to prison on December 25. In her final conversation before her return, she shared how Iranian women are courageously fighting against oppression and responded to Margaret Atwood's questions in a powerful TIME x PEN America dialogue. Margaret Atwood asked Narges Mohammadi about the similarities between her book The Handmaid’s Tale and the harsh realities faced by women in Iran, and Narges provided insightful answers, offering a glimpse into the ongoing struggle for freedom and rights. Here is an excerpt from their historic dialogue on Women's Rights & Ending Gender Apartheid

Tehran, Iran – December 23, 2024 – Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, recently met with Dayeh Sharifeh, a Kurdish septuagenarian renowned for her unyielding opposition to the death penalty in Iran. This poignant meeting comes during Mohammadi’s 21-day suspension of her prison sentence, highlighting the shared struggles of women resisting systemic injustice. Dayeh Sharifeh, whose full name is Sharifeh Zarini, has faced profound personal losses. Of her six sons and two daughters, her youngest son, Ramin Hossein Panahi, was executed in Tehran’s Evin Prison in September 2018, alongside two other political prisoners—Zaniar and Loqman Moradi. The bodies of the three

CNN : Iran’s most prominent human rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, said she will never stop fighting for democracy and equality, and she doesn’t fear retribution by the Iranian regime. Speaking exclusively to CNN while on a three-week medical release from prison, Mohammadi said, “Not even the prison walls and all these convictions can ever stop me.” Mohammadi has spent most of the past two decades as an inmate of Tehran’s Evin prison – notorious for housing critics of the regime. Earlier this month, Iranian authorities suspended her prison term for 21 days to allow her to recover

Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Iranian human rights activist, is out of prison on a 21-day temporary leave. Despite the looming risk of a harsher sentence upon her return, she used this brief window of freedom to engage with Masud Gharahkhani, the President of the Norwegian Parliament, in a virtual meeting. In this conversation, Narges Mohammadi emphasized the transition from religious despotism to the realization of democracy, freedom, and equality, while discussing the current situation in the region and Iran. “It’s freedom with a twist,” Mohammadi explains. Just as she left the confines of Evin Prison, two of her fellow

Today marks the first anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, where Ali and Kiana, the children of Narges Mohammadi, accepted the prize on her behalf while she was imprisoned. We at the Narges Foundation extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Norwegian Nobel Committee for once again honoring Narges Mohammadi during this year’s official ceremony speech and addressing her ongoing situation. Narges is currently out of prison on a 21-day temporary leave and is required to return in 15 days. This past Sunday, just before this year’s ceremony, she finally had the opportunity to meet with the Nobel Committee, one year after

Report on the Press Conference for Narges Mohammadi’s 21-Day Leave from Prison On December 4, 2024, the Narges Foundation convened a press conference in Paris to discuss Narges Mohammadi’s temporary 21-day leave from prison with members of press. The conferance drew over 30 international news agencies, reflecting the widespread attention to Mohammadi’s enduring fight for human rights, women’s rights and justice. The press conference opened with a statement from the Narges Foundation, read by Chirinne Ardakani, the foundation’s attorney in law in Paris. The statement addressed Mohammadi’s commitment to her cause despite severe physical suffering. It called for intensified international pressure on

Today, December 8, 2024, the Norwegian Nobel Committee made direct contact with Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, for the first time. This milestone comes just days after Mohammadi was temporarily released from the notorious Evin Prison for medical treatment, a leave limited to only 21 days. Mohammadi has spent 10 years of her life behind bars and has been sentenced to a total of more than 36 years in prison. During the conversation, she recounted the moment she learned she had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, discussed her health challenges, and reflected on the political prisoners in

The Norwegian Nobel Committee is glad to hear about Narges Mohammadi’s release, and is hoping to get in contact with her personally very soon to congratulate her in person on her Nobel Peace Prize. At the same time we are deeply worried about her enduring illness and pain. We call upon the Iranian authorities to permanently end her imprisonment and ensure that she will get adequate medical treatment for her illnesses. We have said before and repeat today, that Narges Mohammadi should never have been arrested, charged and convicted in the first place, as the charges held against her are all false and

Free Narges Coalition Welcomes Temporary Release of Narges Mohammadi from Prison in Iran The Free Narges Coalition welcomes the temporary release of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi from Evin Prison in Iran, after she was granted a 21-day suspension of her sentence and transferred from prison to home in an ambulance on 4 December. The reprieve fell short of the authorities’ initial promise of one month’s suspension, and far less than the three-month medical furlough recommended by her doctor. Mohammadi recently underwent a complicated surgical procedure to remove a bone lesion in her leg suspected of being cancerous, bearing severe pain

Message of Narges Mohammadi Nobel Peace Prize Laureate for her twin children on their 18th birthday. Here is her full message: “Dear Ali and Kiana, We stand with the people and are part of the people. This is the tenth birthday I am spending away from your loving embrace, confined in the corners of this notorious prison of religious tyranny. On the night of your birthday, overwhelmed with fear and hardship, I take refuge in my "memories." Over the past ten years, my memory has been devoid of any images of being with you. It is a bitter reality with no escape. I look back

Vida Rabbani and Motahareh Gonaei on Hunger Strike Demanding Medical Care and Furlough for Narges Mohammadi November 26, 2024 – Evin Prison Tehran Vida Rabbani and Motahareh Goonei, 2 political prisoners in the women’s ward of Evin Prison, have been on hunger strike since November 18th 2024, protesting the lack of access to medical care for their cellmates, Narges Mohammadi & Varisheh Moradi. In a letter from Evin Prison Rabbani elaborates on Narges Mohammadi’s, worrying condition stating that prison officials have neglected her “severe surgical wound,” “bedsores,” “the unsanitary condition of the room and restroom,” “the lack of medical facilities,” and other issues. Mostafa

The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a statement on November 25, 2024, expressing deep concern over Narges Mohammadi’s situation in prison. Full Statement: “Narges Mohammadi is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, a prominent woman human rights defender, and a journalist. To date, she has spent over 10 years in prison and has faced persistent judicial harassment since at least 2009, when she was first arrested for her activism. She is currently serving a combined sentence of 13 years and 9 months on security-related charges, including ‘propaganda against the state’ and ‘collusion against state security.’ During her imprisonment,

Motahareh Goonei, Imprisoned Dentistry Student and Cellmate of Narges Mohammadi, Urges Minister of Health to Address Prison Healthcare Crisis Motahareh Goonei, a suspended final-year dentistry student currently imprisoned in Evin Prison, has had her one-year sentence upheld by the Tehran Court of Appeals for protesting the death sentence of rapper Toomaj Salehi and advocating for justice in the case of Nika Shakarami. Now sharing a cell with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, Goonei has penned a compelling letter to Iran’s Minister of Health, shedding light on the critical medical neglect in the prison system. Speaking as both a medical professional

In France, a collective of intellectuals sent a letter to Emmanuel Macron to demand the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi. The Iranian activist - against the death penalty - and Nobel Peace Prize winner has been detained in Tehran jails for over a year. Her state of health has become particularly worrying, says sociologist and writer Pinar Selek, who signed the letter. Pinar Selek explains more to RFI about the situation of Narges Mohammadi in Evin Prison - 22 Nov 2024 RFI: What is Narges Mohammadi's state of health? Pinar Selek: Her condition is very worrying. In Evin Prison where she is being

Narges Mohammadi Faces Cancer Scare – Lawyer Urges Immediate Medical Furlough, Continuous Care, and Sentence Suspension from Prosecutor’s Office Health Report on Narges Mohammadi by her Lawyer Mostafa Nili - November 3, 2024 - Tehran Narges Mohammadi may have cancer, her lawyer Mostafa Nili announced on November 3, 2024. He revealed that, following a hospital transfer delayed by nine weeks despite multiple urgent reasons, doctors detected "a bone lesion in her right leg, suspected of being cancerous." An immediate "biopsy or surgery" is required for a definitive diagnosis. Mostafa Nili, Narges Mohammadi's lawyer, shared a health update about his client—a human rights activist

Amnesty Calls for the Release of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate: “Narges Mohammadi must be immediately and unconditionally released and given all necessary medical care.” "The Iranian authorities have been subjecting arbitrarily detained jailed human rights defender Narges Mohammadi to torture and other ill-treatment by deliberately denying and delaying her access to adequate healthcare, including for a grave heart condition. Narges Mohammadi must be immediately and unconditionally released, and provided all the medical care needed, pending her release."   Amnesty Iran said today in a post on social media, along with a video of Ali and Kiana Rahmani, children of Narges Mohammadi, explaining the urgent

BREAKING NEWS: Narges Mohammadi Finally Hospitalized After Nearly Nine Weeks of Denied Medical Care After almost 9 weeks of medical denial Narges Mohammadi is finally hospitalized thanks to the support of civil and human rights activists , free narges coalition and the pressure from the global community and media. These nine weeks of delay, along with the long years of imprisonment & solitary confinement have caused serious harm to Narges’s health requiring an extended long course of medical attention . We continue to demand the unconditional release of Narges Mohammadi and her full access to medical care. A mere transfer to the hospital

Urgent Statement from 72 Political, Social, and Human Rights Activists in Iran on Narges Mohammadi’s Critical Health Crisis 25th Oct 2024 - Tehran The Narges Foundation has received a compelling statement today from 72 political, social, and human rights activists inside Iran, expressing their deep concern for Narges Mohammadi's severe physical condition. This collective voice calls for her immediate medical care and transfer to a hospital, highlighting the urgent need for action to safeguard her health and well-being. Here is the full statement: “The denial of medical treatment to Narges Mohammadi paves the way for a "silent death." “We, a group of political & social

On October 24, 2024, in a public gathering with media presence in Bolzano, Italy, Kiana and Ali Rahmani, children of Narges Mohammadi, spoke about the conditions in Iranian women’s prisons and their mother’s critical health situation following a meeting with the city’s mayor. The event took place in the municipal conference hall, where they also addressed the unjust sentences issued against Narges Mohammadi. During a Q&A session, Kiana and Ali emphasized the Iranian people’s right to achieve freedom and lasting peace, calling for the immediate release of all political and civil prisoners in Iran. They also urged international and civil organizations

We, a Group of Narges Mohammadi’s cellmates in Evin Prison’s Women’s Ward, Object to the Prison’s Refusal to Transfer Her to the Hospital Despite Her Serious Health Conditions and Express Our Deep Concern for Her Well-Being. On March 19, 2024, Narges was transferred to the hospital due to chest pain and admitted to the ICU. As per her doctor’s orders, she was supposed to be sent back for an angiography in June. However, the prison delayed her transfer for a month and a half, and it was only on July 8 that she was sent to the hospital again. During this

Narges Mohammadi and Four Other Women Sentenced to Additional Prison Time for Peaceful Protest Against Execution October 21, 2024 Despite ongoing concerns over her health and the denial of medical care, Narges Mohammadi, along with four other female political prisoners, has been sentenced to an additional six months of prison time. This new sentence comes in response to their peaceful protest against the execution of Reza Rasai, held inside Evin Prison. Five Female Political Prisoners Sentenced to a Total of 27 Months in Prison Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and fellow inmates Pakhshan Azizi, Varishe Moradi, Mahbubeh Rezai, and Parivash Moslemi have been

Congratulatory Letter from the Narges Foundation on behalf of Narges Mohammadi and her family to the recipient of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. At the Narges Foundation, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the recipient of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo.In a momentous announcement on 11 October 2024, the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its tireless efforts in advocating for a world free from nuclear weaponsThe award recognises the group’s impactful work in raising awareness about the catastrophic consequences of nuclear warfare, particularly through the powerful testimonies of atomic bomb

The Capitoline Assembly of Italy has awarded honorary citizenship to Narges Mohammadi imprisoned Iranian human rights activist & Nobel Peace Prize laureate 2023. Rome, October 9 - (Nova) - The Capitoline Assembly approved the proposal presented by Marco Di Stefano, leader of Noi Moderati, to grant honorary citizenship to the Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate of 2023 “for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her struggle to promote human rights and freedom for all.” Narges Mohammadi, one of the most prominent voices of dissent in Iran, a supporter of the campaign against the

Narges Mohammadi Responds to Questions from Journalists of Corriere della Sera, Italy’s Leading Newspaper, on the Anniversary of Her Nobel Prize and on the Eve of the Announcement of This Year’s Winner.   Nobel Peace Prize After receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, I have been subjected to even tighter restrictions and harsher security conditions. In this women’s ward, prisoners are typically allowed to have contact with their families five days a week. However, just 50 days after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on October 6, 2023, I was completely cut off from any communication with the outside world. When my father passed

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi Sends Letter to 24-Hour Live Event in Solidarity with the "No to Execution Tuesdays" Movement Jailed human rights defender and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, has sent a powerful statement to the 24-hour LIVE event supporting the No to Execution Tuesdays movement from her prison cell in Iran.   In her message, Mohammadi underscores the critical need for global action: "We need loud voices from around the world to abolish the death penalty."   She calls for unwavering solidarity from the international human rights community, emphasizing the importance of media attention in exposing the Iranian regime’s continued executions:   "We

22 political & ideological women prisoners in Evin Prison Tehran are demanding the cessation and investigation of sexual harassment of some inmates during body searches. We, a group of political and ideological women prisoners in Evin Prison, are protesting against the unconventional body searches and sexual harassment of some inmates during these searches. We demand an investigation into the current situation, and if officials do not respond, we will take protest actions. Sarvnaz Ahmadi, Anisha Asadollahi, Samaneh Asghari, Reihaneh Ansari-Nejad, Golrokh Iraei, Sakineh Parvaneh, Nahid Khodajou, Nasrin Khazari Javadi, Raheleh Rahimipour, Vida Rabani, Nasrin Roshan, Nasim Simiyari, Saeedeh Shafiei, Mahvash Shahriari, Pakhshan

  "I will endure any suffering, deprivation, and hardship for the sake of peace, democracy, and human rights, and the hardships will make me stronger and more resilient. One day, not too far from now, you will hear the anthem of our liberation from gender apartheid and the victory anthem of the Iranian people ending tyranny. That day will undoubtedly come, and you will share in our victory celebration." Quote - Narges Mohammadi 6th oct 2024   Today marks the first anniversary of Narges Mohammadi being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2023 "for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her

In the past month, prison authorities have prevented Narges Mohammadi from leaving prison to undergo angiography on three separate occasions: September 10, September 17, and October 1, 2024. Based on the diagnosis and written orders from a cardiologist on March 19, 2024, Narges was to be urgently transferred to the hospital for angiography in June 2024. After more than a month of delays, Narges was finally transferred to a hospital on July 7, 2024. During this transfer, doctors observed a fatty bump in her right breast, and a biopsy was performed immediately. Following the procedure, Narges was returned to prison to await