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. “It’s freedom with a twist,” Mohammadi explains. Just as she left the confines of Evin Prison, two of her fellow inmates were sentenced to death, Pakhshan Azizi & Varisheh Moradi. “My fellow prisoners are like family to me. When I left them, I felt like a part of my

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

The people of Iran seek life, but the Islamic Republic takes life from them. The memory of Zahedan's Bloody Friday and the killing of our dear compatriots in Sistan & Baluchestan has merged with the sorrow over the tragic deaths of our beloved workers in the Tabas mine, engraving the deep and unbearable pain of the people’s helplessness onto the conscience of society and humanity. No official is held accountable for any incident. No case of crime, negligence, or incompetence is addressed by the government. The prosecutor issues a gag order on discussing the corrupt and disastrous incident at the Tabas mine. Those

On September 24, as representatives from the Islamic Republic gathered at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Hamidreza Mohammadi and Taghi Rahmani, the brother and husband of Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi called for her freedom. In their urgent plea, Hamidreza and Taghi Rahmani emphasize the need for accountability from the Islamic Republic. They assert that the world must demand answers regarding the treatment of political prisoners, including Narges. Their message calls attention to the broader issue of human rights violations within Iran, stressing that no negotiation should take place without prioritizing human rights. As the Islamic Republic's representatives

As UNGA 79th Takes Place in NYC, Women of Evin Prison Hunger Strike Against Executions by Islamic Republic On Tuesday, September 24, coinciding with the presence of representatives from the Islamic Republic at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, over 45 political and ideological female prisoners in Evin Prison have gone on hunger strike. Since Monday, four female prisoners have also been on sit-in and hunger strike in the women’s section of Evin Prison. One of the protesters must be released according to a forensic medical order. The political and ideological female prisoners who are on hunger strike and protesting

Today, on the 15th September 2024, 34 female political prisoners in Evin Prison have gone on a hunger strike in commemoration of the second anniversary of the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement and the killing of Mahsa (Jina) Amini. Once again, the female political and ideological prisoners in Evin have initiated a hunger strike in solidarity with the protesting people of Iran against the repressive policies of the government. امروز بیست و پنجم شهریور ماه در بند زنان اوین، ۳۴ زن زندانی سیاسی در گرامیداشت دومین سالگرد جنبش" زن، زندگی، آزادی" و کشته شدن مهسا- ژینا امینی دست به اعتصاب غذا زده اند. زنان

Tonight, the 24th of Shahrivar 1403 (September 14th 2024), on the second anniversary of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement and the night of Mahsa-Zhina Amini’s death, more than 25 female political prisoners in Evin Prison have gathered in the yard of the women’s ward. They have written slogans on cardboard and hung them on the prison walls, chanting them in the hallways and yard: Woman, Life, Freedom Freedom, Freedom, Freedom Lives may be lost, heads may fall, but freedom will never perish Reformists, conservatives, the story is over The women of Evin stand united and determined until the death penalty is abolished. We will stand firm

Seven Days – directed by Ali Samadi Ahadi and written by Mohammad Rasoulof, is inspired by the life of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi and many other women activists who have sacrificed their freedom and families in the fight for human rights. The film is a powerful portrayal of sacrifice, resistance, and the unbreakable bonds of family, it illuminates the painful choices faced by those who stand against oppression, and the immense personal cost of fighting for human rights. Behnam, a middle-aged Iranian man living in Hamburg, Germany, is anxiously preparing for a very important event. He buys a set of

HOW CAN WE END GENDER APARTHEID ONCE AND FOR ALL? Conversations with Narges Mohammadi Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate of 2023, has spent a total of ten years imprisoned by the Iranian regime and is currently facing another eleven years of incarceration. A prominent journalist and activist, Mohammadi is a leading voice in the fight for press freedom and women's rights. Last March, she issued a bold call for the "criminalization of gender apartheid," condemning the "systematic and institutionalized segregation" of women in Iran in a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Today, from within Evin prison, Mohammadi extends an invitation to

Narges Mohammadi, Pakhshan Azizi, Mahboubeh Rezaei, Varisheh Moradi, and Parivash Moslemi have been summoned to the Evin Security Prosecutor's Office. All five prisoners refused to appear in court today, September 8th. On August 6th, following the execution of Reza Rasaei and protests by women prisoners in Evin prison, security and law enforcement forces assaulted several of the protesters. Despite the severe signs of assault, the prison and the prosecutor’s office prevented the presence of a forensic representative to document the bruises and injuries, and even blocked the transfer of some of the injured to the hospital despite the prison doctor's orders. Following two