Thirty-three years after the United Nations established World Press Freedom Day, such liberties are in danger worldwide. In a world where journalism is under siege and journalists face increasing risks — threats, censorship disinformation, and violence — simply for reporting the truth, solidarity is not optional; it is essential. On this important day we at the Narges Foundation honor journalists around the globe. We stand with all those imprisoned in Iran for the simple act of reporting the truth, especially women journalists who face escalating threats: arrest, harassment, long sentences, and torture. Iran is considered to have among the lowest levels of press

‘Death to the Islamic Republic’: Narges Mohammadi Speaks Out in Rare Podcast Interview During Medical Leave   Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, currently on a temporary sentence suspension from prison, has publicly shared details of an incident that happened in Evin Prison while she was in detention.   In a newly released episode of the Patt Podcast, hosted by former political prisoner and activist Hossein Razzagh, Mohammadi describes how she climbed onto the roof of a car, in Evin Prison yard, without forced hijab, and shouted “Death to the Islamic Republic” in protest of the denial of medical

Fourth Honorary Citizenship in France for Narges Mohammadi: Vire Normandie Honors the Nobel Laureate’s Fight for Human Rights 28th April 2025   The Narges Foundation is proud to announce that Narges Mohammadi, 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, will be awarded honorary citizenship by the city of Vire, Normandy (Calvados), France, on May 24, 2025, in recognition of her tireless work in defense of human rights. This honor follows a campaign by Group 295, the Vire branch of Amnesty International, which advocated for the city to bestow this recognition. Alain Bihel, secretary of the local Amnesty International group, warmly welcomed the decision, expressing his deep

Narges Mohammadi at Oxford Union: Women and Transition from Dictatorship to Democracy in Iran 28th April 2025 Narges Mohammadi — human rights and women's rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize laureate — will deliver an online address from Iran to the Oxford Union in the United Kingdom on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM (UK time) / 7:30 PM (Iran time). The Oxford Union, one of the most prestigious and oldest debating societies in the world, was established in 1823 at the University of Oxford. The Union is known as one of the most important forums for discussions on global issues, human

Narges Foundation’s Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis: Honoring His Stand Against Executions in Iran and for "Woman, Life, Freedom" April 26, 2025   As thousands gathered in Rome today for Pope Francis’ funeral, we at the Narges Foundation extend our condolences to the Christian community in Iran and around the world. His lifelong commitment to human dignity and peace serves as a reminder of the ongoing need to protect these fundamental values in today’s world. We remember when, Pope Francis condemned Iran for using the death penalty against demonstrators demanding respect for women, following the killing of 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa (Jina)

21th April 2025 A Conversation on the Importance of Protecting Democracy and Human Rights   On April 21st, as Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi marked her birthday, she engaged in a powerful conversation with Jørgen Watne Frydnes, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. In this dialogue, Narges reflected on the global challenges facing democracy, human rights, and peace—and offered her heartfelt advice on how civil society and democratic institutions can not only resist repression but move forward with strength and purpose. Drawing from the lived experience of Iranian women and her own journey, she emphasized the need for international solidarity among human rights

April 21, 2025 - Paris, France After Many Birthdays Behind Bars, This Year Narges Mohammadi Marks 53rd Birthday Out of Prison Today, April 21, 2025, Nobel Peace Laureate and human rights defender Narges Mohammadi turns 53 — spending her birthday outside prison for the first time in years, following a temporary suspension of her sentence granted after a serious surgery late last year. In November 2024, Mohammadi underwent major surgery to remove a tumor from her leg after doctors discovered a suspected cancerous lesion. Despite her critical condition, she was returned to Evin Prison just days later, against medical advice and legal appeals.

Narges Mohammadi’s Open Letter to UN Bodies on Executions, Assassinations, and Disappearances of Islamic Republic’s Opponents Over the Past 46 Years 15th April 2025   Mr. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Sara Hossain, Honorable Chair of the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran (FFMI), Ms. Shaheen Sardar Ali and Ms. Viviana Krstić, Esteemed Members of the FFMI, Ms. Mai Sato, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation in Iran, On April 3, in an unprecedented move, the United Nations Human Rights Council extended — without a time limit — the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran and of the Special Rapporteur tasked with documenting and

Narges Mohammadi’s Statement in Support of Varisheh Moradi, Political Prisoner Sentenced to Death “I spent several months with Varisheh as a fellow inmate in Evin Prison. I know her personally, and I’ve heard, to some extent, her accounts of the struggle in Rojava and her fight against ISIS. I am familiar with her perspectives on resisting ISIS. She and others like her made the courageous choice to stand up to this terrorist force, even at the cost of their lives and health. They paid a heavy price in the course of that resistance. Varisheh is one of those who were wounded in

Narges Foundation Report on Narges Mohammadi’s Virtual Meeting with Human Rights Watch April 1, 2025 – Paris In a March 2025 video call with Human Rights Watch, Narges Mohammadi addressed the dire human rights situation in Iran, the escalating repression of political and ideological prisoners, the rise in death sentences, the use of white torture, and other forms of abuse. In this one-hour discussion, she detailed the increasing crackdown on human rights defenders and women’s rights activists, citing severe and systematic violations of human rights in Iran. Mohammadi expressed grave concern over the growing number of death sentences, particularly against women human rights

(Beirut) 31 March 2025 – Iranian authorities are threatening to return the human rights defender and Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi to prison to serve the remainder of her unjust sentence as a means to pressure her to cease her rights advocacy, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately end their ongoing harassment and unconditionally release her and everyone else arbitrarily detained for their human rights activism.   “The international community needs to hold them to account for their blatant disregard not just for the right to liberty but also the right to life of people in their custody.” Federico

Meeting of Narges Mohammadi with Mehdi Yarrahi On the evening of March 14th, Narges Mohammadi and Sedigheh Vasmaghi, along with a group of human rights activists, visited Mehdi Yarrahi, an Iranian singer and musician known for his song encouraging women to remove their hijabs, who was lashed 74 times as part of his punishment for supporting the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement that swept the country. arges Mohammadi speaks about this meeting: Whips and prisons cannot silence or isolate a beloved and well-known artist. On the contrary, they only make him stronger, amplify his voice, and deepen his connection with the protesting people. Mehdi Yarrahi

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Over 85 Nobel Laureates Call for Full and Unconditional Release of Narges Mohammadi and All Political Prisoners As pressure mounts on Narges Mohammadi to return to prison, Nobel laureates from across the world have taken a powerful stand. In a unified statement, over 85 Nobel Prize winners are demanding the full and unconditional release of Narges Mohammadi — recipient of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize — along with all other political prisoners. Here is their statement : We, Nobel Laureates from across disciplines around the world, call for the full and unconditional release of our sister laureate Narges Mohammadi, recipient

ELLE x Women 2025 took place on March 6th in Madrid, ahead of International Women’s Day, celebrating the strength, tenacity, and talent of women. Elle wrote : "we enthusiastically celebrated the fifth edition of ELLE x Women, which pay tribute to the efforts and courage of bold and disruptive women who are transforming the world; hence the slogan for 2025: 'Women for change'. One of the most moving moments of the event was the live participation of Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate 2023, an activist who has devoted her life to defending women's rights and advocating for the abolition of

TIME MAGAZINE : Women’s Struggle and the Horizons Ahead: Resistance, Solidarity, and Change Narges Mohammadi's Opinion Piece for 8th of March 2025 The scale and intensity of the “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests in Iran were initially astonishing. The protests, which began in 2022 and ran into the following January, offered a new perspective on Iranian society. Why, in a country where where economic crises abound—and were the basis of large demonstrations in 2017 and 2018, did women’s protests gain the solidarity and support of broad segments of society? The answer sheds light on lesser-heard narratives about contemporary Iran. The 2022 protests initially erupted in

Narges Mohammadi’s Video Message on 8th of March 2025 to the Women of the world   Happy International Women's Rights Day to the women of Iran and women all over the world. On this day, it is important to remember that the “Women, Life, Freedom” movement emerged after Mahsa Jina Amini was killed by the agents of the Islamic Republic over the forced hijab in Iran. Yet, it persisted, stood firm, and became one of the most influential social and protest movements—not only in Iran, not only in the region, but across the world. A defining feature of this movement is the

A special interview with Charlie Hebdo for March 8, 2025. “The confrontation between the Iranian regime and women has reached its peak,” says Narges Mohammadi. -I am in my tenth year of enduring imprisonment. So far, I have been arrested 13 times, tried 9 times, and have experienced the hellish cells of the IRGC and the Ministry of Intelligence 4 times. Twice, I was sent to provincial prisons where common criminals are held, and I was placed in a room with murder suspects. Once, I was sent to the infamous Qarchak prison, where hundreds of ordinary female prisoners were detained, and I have

Narges Mohammadi’s Opinion Piece on Women’s Rights Featured in El País Ahead of International Women’s Day 2025 March 2025 – Nobel Peace Prize laureate and renowned human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has penned a compelling opinion piece for El País, Spain’s leading newspaper, marking International Women’s Day. In this article, she sheds light on the ongoing struggles and resilience of women fighting for their rights globally, with a particular focus on the oppression and resistance of women in Iran. Mohammadi’s words serve as both a call to action and a testament to the unwavering courage of those who continue to demand

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Vogue spotlighted Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, amplifying her message to women around the world. In a special opinion piece, Mohammadi highlighted the resilience of Iranian women, demonstrating that even in the face of brutal oppression, women possess the strength to resist and fight for their rights. The piece was published by Vogue Japan, Vogue Portugal, Vogue Spain, Vogue Germany & Vogue Italy. "We must not be afraid. We must stand against the violators of women’s rights—those who reject democracy. Viva freedom and equality." She also stresses the urgent need to criminalize gender apartheid,

As March 8th approaches, Narges Mohammadi delivers a powerful message to the Nobel Peace Center, calling on women worldwide to unite in the fight against gender apartheid. She emphasizes that this is a universal battle—one that demands collective resistance and the urgent recognition of gender apartheid as a crime against humanity. This is her message for this critical day: "As March 8 approaches, I want to speak to all women. This is a call to action. Women in Iran and Afghanistan are on the frontlines of a universal battle against gender apartheid. They risk everything to reclaim the rights that should never have

Gathering of Iranian Women’s Rights and Human Rights Activists in Tehran Ahead of March 8 On March 2, 2025, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, alongside activists from Nedaye Zanan Iran and over 70 labor activists, teachers, retirees, writers, nurses, grieving families, and civil and student activists, gathered in Tehran to mark Women’s Rights ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8. The event, attended by prominent figures from Iran’s protest movements, civil society, and women’s and human rights activism, honored the memory of Mahsa Amini and all those who lost their lives in the struggle for freedom. Participants chanted slogans, sang

21th Feb 2025 - Tehran / Iran Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi, who is temporarily released from prison and is expected to return soon, attended the Women’s Press Freedom Review Meeting as an honorary guest. In this gathering, she addressed the escalating repression of journalists in Iran, highlighting the grave risks they face, including imprisonment, torture, and execution. Journalists from around the world expressed their solidarity with their Iranian colleagues and with Narges Mohammadi, emphasizing the urgent need to defend press freedom and support those who risk everything to report the truth. Here is Narges Mohammadi's Speech for this session :  "Friends, journalists, and defenders

Rome, February 19, 2025 – Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi addressed the Italian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Human Rights today. The session "Fact-Finding Inquiry into the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights," chaired by Hon. Laura Boldrini, focused on human rights in Iran. Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, journalist, writer, and prominent human rights and women’s rights activist, delivered a virtual address to the Italian Parliament today. Currently imprisoned in Evin Prison, she is temporarily out on a sentence suspension but is required to return to prison soon. On September 4, 2024, Mohammadi was granted a sentence suspension due to urgent

Second Gathering of Civil Activists in Front of Evin Prison to Protest Executions Setting Fire to the Gallows Rope in Front of Evin Prison Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – Evin Prison, Tehran On the evening of Tuesday, February 18, a group of civil activists, including Sedigheh Vasmaghi, Aliyeh Motalebzadeh, Kambiz Noroozzadeh, Hasti Amiri, Shaqayeq Moradi, Ali Nanvaei, Majid Mosafer, Narges Mohammadi, Elham Salehi, and others, gathered in front of Evin Prison to protest against the death penalty in Iran. This marked the second public demonstration under the No to Execution Tuesdays campaign. During the protest, activists set fire to a gallows rope as a

Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Sends Voice Message to Mark the First Anniversary of "No to Execution Tuesdays" Campaign January 28, 2025 – On the first anniversary of the "No to Execution Tuesdays" campaign, Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent human rights defender, sent a voice message to an exclusive Clubhouse discussion dedicated to the campaign. Currently out of prison on a 21-day temporary sentence suspension, Mohammadi used this rare opportunity to express her deep gratitude to the prisoners and activists who have kept the movement alive over the past year. In her message, she honored the prisoners who initiated and sustained

The Guilty Feminist Episode 424: Narges Mohammadi In this powerful episode of The Guilty Feminist, host Deborah Frances-White welcomes Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, a fearless activist and leading voice for women’s rights in Iran. Narges joins the podcast to discuss gender apartheid, feminist resistance, and the fight for freedom and justice in Iran. With her signature courage and insight, she sheds light on the brutal oppression women face under Iran’s authoritarian regime and calls for global solidarity in the struggle for human rights. This special episode is not just a conversation—it’s a call to action. Listen to the episode here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/32GF7M40jHnbFeCUfKnuiR?si=2eG-7c0rRBufrFyKIAzXGQ Here is Narges

"From Birth to Death, Patriarchy Dominates the Lives of Iranian Women," Declares Mohammadi January 23, 2025 Temporarily released from Tehran's Evin prison on a 21-day sentence suspension, women's rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi addressed the French Senate. Despite the risks she faces for speaking out, she urged the French government to take concrete action in support of Iranians resisting the Islamic regime. Speaking via videoconference before the women’s rights delegations of the French Senate and National Assembly, Mohammadi called for global efforts to combat gender apartheid in Iran. She condemned the inhumane conditions in Iranian prisons, particularly the treatment

January 24, 2025 – In her first interview with a Canadian publication, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi speaks from inside Iran, declaring, “Prison is my second home until freedom comes to my land. The prison walls do not define me—life continues on both sides of these heavy, dark walls.” The exclusive interview, published in The Globe and Mail, captures Mohammadi’s unwavering defiance against oppression and her commitment to the fight for human rights. Despite enduring years of imprisonment, she remains resolute in her mission for justice and freedom in Iran. This opinion piece by journalist Samira Mohyeddin provides insight into Mohammadi’s

NARGES MOHAMMADI ADDRESSES THE FRENCH SENATE: CALLS FOR INTERNATIONAL ACTION AGAINST GENDER APARTHEID January 23, 2025 – Tehran/Paris At 8:30 AM (CET) today, Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and human rights activist, delivered a virtual address to the Delegation for Women’s Rights of the French Senate and National Assembly. Speaking from Tehran, she issued an urgent appeal for decisive international action to criminalize gender apartheid, framing the struggle as a historic, global, and feminist imperative. "Fighting gender apartheid is not merely a struggle for women’s liberation from systemic oppression; it is an essential step toward achieving democracy, peace, and justice. One cannot

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

Margaret Atwood, legendary author of The Handmaid’s Tale, sits down with Iranian political prisoner and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi in a rare and powerful conversation via TIME x PEN America. Atwood opens up about how Iran was on her mind while writing The Handmaid’s Tale — a novel that has become chillingly prophetic. She speaks with Narges, who has lived through the kind of repression Atwood wrote about: 10 years behind bars, 135 days in solitary confinement, punished simply for demanding freedom & equality. As they compare fiction with brutal reality, they explore how the story of Gilead mirrors the

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

Marking the First Anniversary of Narges Mohammadi’s Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Today marks one year since Ali and Kiana, the children of Narges Mohammadi, accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf while she remained imprisoned. We at the Narges Foundation extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Norwegian Nobel Committee for once again honoring Narges Mohammadi in this year’s official ceremony speech and addressing her ongoing situation. Narges is currently out of prison on a 21-day temporary leave and must return in 15 days. Just before this year’s ceremony, she had the long-awaited opportunity to meet with the Nobel Committee—one year after being

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