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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

Ali & Kiana Rahmani’s 18th Birthday Paris, 27 November 2024 – Narges Foundation On November 28, 2006, Ali and Kiana Rahmani were born. This year, they have turned 18, standing at the threshold of adulthood—a stage of life now marked by immense responsibility. Despite nearly a decade of separation from their mother, Narges Mohammadi, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, they have continued to face life with courage, patience, and an unwavering commitment that inspires all of us at the Narges Foundation. At the Narges Foundation, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ali and Kiana on their birthday. These children of Narges Mohammadi were

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

More than 950 human rights activists, feminists, and writers in France have called on President Emmanuel Macron to take decisive action for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. With family ties to France and honorary citizenship in several French towns, her freedom remains an urgent humanitarian priority. The Narges Foundation has received this open letter & wants to share this with the members of the press today, a symbol of solidarity with Narges Mohammadi and a call for action. This collective effort highlights the growing global demand for her release and underscores the importance of

Free Narges Coalition and partners urge UN Human Rights Council to intervene for Narges Mohammadi’s urgent medical release 18, Nov, 2024 To the United Nations Human Rights Council, We, the undersigned free expression and human rights organizations, write to you in response to the recent news that jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi is in urgent need of medical care. Ahead of Iran’s review under the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, which takes place over the next two months in Geneva, we urge you to call on the Iranian authorities to grant Mohammadi a medical furlough on

Narges Mohammadi Undergoes Urgent Surgery After Weeks of Medical Neglect, Sent Back to Prison Instead of Granted Medical Furlough November 17, 2024 The Narges Foundation expresses profound concern over recent developments involving Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi. Following weeks of being denied essential medical care, Narges underwent urgent surgery last week to remove a suspected cancerous bone tumor from the upper part of her lower leg. The procedure, which included a complex bone graft, underscores the gravity of her condition and the critical need for adequate medical attention. Despite medical recommendations for at least three months of recovery under suitable conditions, Narges

November 16, 2024 – The women prisoners of Evin Prison have issued a statement condemning the Islamic Republic’s escalating use of death sentences as a tool for political retaliation. With over 42 political prisoners currently facing the imminent threat of execution, including activists Varisha Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi, the statement calls on the people of Iran—legal experts, civil society leaders, and activists—to take decisive action to stop these unjust killings. Describing the brutal tactics employed by the regime, including torture and fabricated charges, the statement highlights the dire need for collective resistance to protect freedom and equality movements in Iran. The

Iranian regime aiming for ‘silent death’ of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner thought to have cancer, family says CNN — The family of imprisoned human rights activist Narges Mohammadi have accused the Iranian regime of trying to bring about her “slow death” by depriving her of a vital surgery needed to confirm her cancer diagnosis. In an exclusive statement to CNN on Monday, the family accused Iranian authorities of “endangering her life” by depriving her access to the biopsy needed for a “clear diagnosis” of bone cancer. It comes after her lawyer, Mostafa Nili, said on Sunday that doctors had recently detected a “bone lesion

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

“We women pay the price for defiance, but we do not bow down to force. The student who protested at the university turned her body—long weaponized as a tool of repression—into a powerful symbol of dissent. I call for her freedom and an end to the harassment of women.” — Narges Mohammadi The Narges Foundation is gravely concerned about the case of a female student at Tehran’s Science and Research University. Disturbing reports indicate that after enduring harassment and assault by security forces enforcing mandatory hijab rules, she was driven to the extreme act of removing her clothes on campus as a

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

241. Political & Social Activists Stand with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi, Urging the Importance of Ongoing Medical Care for Her Health. Click here to download 27th Oct 2024 - We, a group of political, social & human rights activists, express our deep concern over the health condition of the imprisoned Narges Mohammadi, human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate of 2023. Narges Mohammadi, who has become a global symbol due to her relentless activism defending human rights and women’s rights in Iran, is in critical physical condition & requires continued medical care. Despite this essential need, prison authorities, stating that "any

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

24th Oct 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi sentenced to additional six months in prison in Iran while urgent medical care is again denied The Free Narges Coalition condemns the additional six-month prison sentence issued against detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, demands her immediate and unconditional release, and calls again for her to be granted urgent access to essential medical treatment, which was again denied this week. The Free Narges Coalition Steering Committee said: “The Islamic Republic has repeatedly denied medical care to Narges Mohammadi, even as her health has deteriorated alarmingly while in prolonged detention, and new sentences continue

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

Pınar Selek, Women’s Rights Activist and Sociologist, Urges Immediate Action to Save Narges Mohammadi 21th October 2024 – Pınar Selek, a renowned women’s rights activist, sociologist, and writer from Turkey, who has herself endured imprisonment, has issued a passionate call for immediate action to save the life of Narges Mohammadi. Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been denied medical care for nearly eight weeks while imprisoned in Iran, leaving her life in critical danger. In a video message published on her Twitter account, Selek urged everyone to act without delay: “Friends, Narges Mohammadi’s life is in danger. Narges is suffering in prison… She

"Narges Mohammadi Denied Medical Care for almost Eight Weeks, is intentional" says Hamidreza Mohammadi Narges's brother. Tomorrow marks 8 weeks since the Islamic Republic of Iran has denied Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi access to urgent medical care, leaving her life in severe jeopardy. Despite her rapidly declining health, prison authorities continue to refuse her transfer to a hospital. In a recent video message, Hamidreza Mohammadi, Narges's brother, called for her immediate transfer to receive the angiography surgery she urgently requires. He emphasized that this denial of care is not an oversight, but a deliberate tactic by the government to silence

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 Guardian Reports : Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi calls for peace in Middle East from Iran jail : Activist’s treatment at Evin prison has become even more severe since she was awarded prize last year.   The jailed Nobel peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has marked the first anniversary of her award with a call for peace in the Middle East from Tehran’s notorious Evin prison. The Iranian human rights activist said in comments to Italy’s Corriere della Sera: “Today, the dark shadow of war once again hangs over our beloved country. I hate war. “All those responsible for war are not only condemned

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

One Year Since Narges Mohammadi's Nobel Peace Prize: Her Reflections from Evin Prison Yesterday 6th Oct 2024 marked one year since the announcement of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Narges Mohammadi. From inside the notorious Evin Prison, she wrote a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, sharing what the announcement has meant to her, the movement, and the road ahead. Here are the questions we asked Narges, and you’ll find her answers below: What does peace mean to you? What did receiving the Nobel Peace Prize mean to you? On the anniversary of receiving this award, what would you say

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

A Letter to The Japan News Yomiuri Shimbun By Narges Mohammadi   Narges Mohammadi : Two years have passed since the killing of Mahsa Zhina Amini and the start of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement—a movement that emerged as a continuation of the trajectory of social movements in Iran and, due to its strong potential, accelerated the people’s quest for democracy, freedom, and equality. By analyzing the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement through three broad variables—its structural dynamics, ideological elements, and performances—we can conclude that this is fundamentally a democratic movement, rooted in collective awareness, collective action, and historical experiences on a vast scale,

Human rights defenders continue to face relentless oppression in our world today. They risk everything – enduring persecution, imprisonment, and even death – to defend democracy, freedom, and human rights. This edition of the Human Rights Defenders publication delves into the brave fight of pro-democracy activists. The interviews stand as a testament to their undefeated spirit and serve as a call to action for all readers who believe in the universal values of freedom and human dignity.   Narges Mohammadi is a 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, women's rights, and pro-democracy activist from Iran. She studied applied physics at the International University

Narges Mohammadi’s letter from Evin Prison was read at the Women's Rights Conference in Barcelona, by a collective of women's rights activists and feminists. Two years have passed since Mahsa (Jina) Amini was killed by Iran's morality police. The "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement was not an unexpected incident or a sudden reaction; it is part of the continuity of Iran's social movements, with a high potential to bring about profound changes in Iranian society—changes aimed toward the realization of democracy, freedom, and equality. This movement has created and expanded the spaces for collective action and protest, dismantling the domains of governmental authority

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

From behind bars, Narges Mohammadi calls on state representatives at the UNGA to take swift action to stop executions, free all political and ideological prisoners, end the repression of women, and halt the crackdown on independent civil institutions in Iran.   Mr. António Guterres, Honorable Secretary-General of the United Nations, Esteemed Members of the United Nations General Assembly, Two years ago, the "Women, Life, Freedom" movement swept across Iran, demanding democracy and equality under its powerful slogan. The cost of this collective uprising and solidarity, like past movements, has been brutal suppression, which continues to this day. The world has witnessed the killing, execution, imprisonment, and violent

Ahead of the gathering of heads of state from around the world at the UN headquarters in New York from 24-30 September for the high-level General Debate of the 79th UN General Assembly, the Free Narges Coalition calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, whose health has significantly deteriorated in recent months in Iran’s Evin Prison. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to address the UN General Assembly for the first time on 24 September, at a time when his government is under greater international scrutiny than ever for its gross and systematic human

Narges Mohammadi is an extraordinary and influential figure. She has been imprisoned in Iran for her peaceful opposition to the death penalty and her advocacy for women’s rights. After being temporarily released and rearrested, she led uprisings within the prison to show solidarity with the prisoners and the insurrectional movements taking place in the streets following the death of Mahsa Amini. Ali and Kiana represented their mother in Oslo to receive her Nobel Peace Prize. What is it like to live in the shadow of a mother with such power? How do you cope with helplessness while your mother remains

Message from Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, on the Second Anniversary of Mahsa Jina Amini's Death and the Start of the 'Women, Life, Freedom' Movement. Two years have passed since the killing of Mahsa Jina Amini and the magnificent and powerful movement of "Women, Life, Freedom." In these two difficult and agonizing years, although the wounds have left marks on the bodies of those exhausted and tormented by oppression, discrimination, and tyranny, and despite the challenging road ahead, we all know that nothing is as it was before. The people feel the greatest change in their beliefs, lives, and society.

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

The Nobel Peace Center demands the immediate release of Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi, who is unjustly imprisoned and has been violated by guards due to her activism. When you hear of someone who has won a prestigious award like the Nobel Peace Prize, you would naturally assume that they are held in high regard in their own country. Unfortunately, Narges Mohammadi is being unjustly imprisoned for her gender equality advocacy and the abolition of the death penalty, however – the very causes for which she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023. She also made headlines last month after being subjected to

On September 5, 2024, at the Nobel Peace Center, Ali and Kiana Rahmani, the children of imprisoned  2023 Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi, shared their aspirations for the newly established Narges Foundation. In their speech and conversations with human rights activists and the press, they articulated their vision for the foundation and their commitment to continuing their mother's legacy. In a conversation with Jørgen Watne Frydnes chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, the siblings announced that they would serve as co-presidents of the Narges Foundation soon

      At the Nobel Peace Conference, we proudly and officially launched the "Free Narges" Coalition in support of 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who remains unjustly imprisoned for her courageous activism. 🕊️ Formed by PEN America, RSF, and Front Line Defenders, with the support of over 25 other civil society & human rights organizations, the coalition was introduced during the "Woman, Life, Freedom" conference. "Together, we are committed to securing Narges Mohammadi’s immediate release and amplifying her voice in the fight for human rights." The Free Narges Coalition steering committee is deeply concerned about the rapid deterioration of Narges Mohammadi’s health

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

  The Nobel Peace Conference took place at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, where Ali and Kiana Rahmani represented their imprisoned mother, Narges Mohammadi.   During the conferance titled 'Woman, Life, Freedom,' Ali & Kiana Rahmani spoke with Jorgen Watne Frydnes, the Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Ali expressed their deep commitment to advocating for their mother and other political prisoners, stating, "We are now more committed than ever to defending our mother and other political prisoners, and we see it as our duty to raise awareness about the dire situation in Iran." Kiana Rahmani added, "The process of registering the foundation

The Islamic Republic must be held accountable for the murder of Seyyed Mohammad Mir-Mousavi under the brutal torture of its agents. How shameless is it for Islamic Republic to call the killing of an innocent man under torture an "exception" and to describe the systematic, deadly torture in detentions as merely the "loss of control of emotions and anger of the agents" and "excitement caused by friction"? Is this the same government that executed a young protester of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement for placing a garbage bin in the middle of the street as a form of civil protest, and now

Every Friday in summer season, a dove flies from the windows of the Nobel Peace Center with a message of hope. As the dove crosses the city hall square, the bell tower plays the tunes of the John Lennon song “Give peace a chance”.🕊️ On 6 August, Peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was reportedly subjected to violence during a protest against executions in iran in the women’s ward in Evin Prison. This week, 15 UN human rights experts condemned the violence against her and asked for Narges and other prisoner to receive the healthcare they are entitled to. “Our deep concerns about the

Iran: Narges Mohammadi and other detainees with life-threatening conditions need urgent medical treatment, say experts GENEVA – UN human rights experts : expressed dismay that Iran continues to deny access to timely and appropriate healthcare to human rights defender, Narges Mohammadi and other detainees, despite repeated appeals. “Our deep concerns about the physical and mental integrity of Narges Mohammadi have been communicated to the Iranian Government,” the experts said. “Once again we call on Iranian authorities to release her immediately and ensure her access to full medical care without delay, along with other detainees.” Over the past eight months, Mohammadi has been suffering

More than 40 Human Rights NGOs Unite in Solidarity with Women of Evin Prison: Demand Independent International Investigation into Brutal Repression of Political Prisoners in Iran Over forty international human rights and women's rights organizations have come together in a unified statement condemning the brutal repression of political prisoners in the women's ward of Evin Prison in Iran. The letter asserts: "As defenders of human rights, we express our solidarity with the women of Evin Prison and call for an independent and international investigation into these beatings." The letter further emphasizes: "Now more than ever, the women's ward at Evin has asserted

ENGLISH : Political prisoners are being brutally repressed in the women's ward of Iran’s Evin Prison. As human rights activists, we stand in solidarity with the women of Iran and demand an independent international investigation!   We the undersigned, as human rights activists dedicated to gender equality and the rule of law, are deeply alarmed by the reports now emerging from the women's ward of Iran’s Evin Prison.   Around 70 women of all different beliefs, affiliations, and generations are currently being held as political prisoners in Evin, Iran’s most notorious prison. These women have been arrested and unjustly detained solely because they have

August 14, 2024 – In an interview with Emtedad Net News, Mostafa Nili, the lawyer representing Narges Mohammadi in Iran, provided an update on her deteriorating health condition. Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist, has not yet received the urgent medical care she requires. During the interview, Nili stated: "My client has two requests that remain unmet: a meeting with her lawyer and the dispatch of a forensic doctor to document the bruises on her body. Despite the prison doctor's orders and my client's heart condition, she has not been sent to the hospital." Mostafa Nili, Narges Mohammadi's lawyer, in an interview

Narges' phone has been disconnected since November 2023, and her siblings in Iran have been unable to speak with her ever since… Through her cellmates, we learned that on August 10, 2024, Narges Mohammadi submitted a written request to the head of Evin Prison, Tehran, requesting the following: 1) Permission to meet with her lawyers. 2) The presence of a representative from the Forensic Medicine Organization to document the bruises and injuries on the right side of her chest in two areas measuring 4x4 cm and 3x3 cm, as well as on her left arm in eight different areas. August 11, 2024 Narges Mohammadi's Family Paris,

Today, Ali and Kiana Rahmani, the children of Narges Mohammadi, conducted their final tour as guides at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo. Previously, they had accepted the responsibility of leading these tours to raise awareness about their mother's imprisonment and the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement. Their goal is to make a significant impact, particularly among younger generations. They stated, "To ensure our mother's story is heard louder and clearer, and to highlight the daily resistance of women in Iran, it is crucial that we continue to speak out. We are amplifying their voices because they are silenced within Iran." Kiana added,

“The Free Narges Coalition is alarmed by reports that Narges Mohammadi was subjected to a physical attack in Evin prison alongside other prisoners in connection with their peaceful protest. We are investigating reports that Mohammadi suffered acute chest pain and a respiratory attack as a result. We remain deeply concerned by her deteriorating health in prison and call again for her urgent release without delay. We stand in solidarity with Mohammadi’s family, and call for them to be allowed to speak with her and given full information about her situation immediately.” Aug 9th 2024 Free Narges Coalition www.narges.foundation/freenarges “La Free Narges Coalition s'alarme après