In an interview today with Radio Farda , Ali and Kiana shared their reactions to a recent letter from their mother, Narges Mohammadi. The letter marks a poignant milestone as they enter the 10th year of being separated, a heart-wrenching reality they have faced since being forced to leave Iran in 2015. The siblings reflected on the enduring pain of their separation and the impact it has had on their lives over the past decade. 🔸کیانا: من دلم می خواد که مادرم از زندان بیاد وآزاد بشه ولی زیاد امید ندارم . علی: ما از خاورمیانه می آییم جایی که آزادی سخته

In the arena of struggle, resistance, and life, the imprisoned mother is a symbol of "defiance."   On the morning of July 16th, 2015, within the walls of unending suffering, on the bottom bunk in room two, in the women’s political ward of Evin Prison in Tehran, I stayed awake through the night with open eyes, gazing into the depths of the colorless galaxy. My heart pounded intensely like the eruption of volcanic lava, and my hands were as cold as the winter chill of the mountains. I stared at the iron ceiling of the bunk bed that confined my vision to

Letter from 16 Woman Political Prisoners in Evin Prison – Iran : We Stand with All Those Threatened by the Death Sentence and Demand a Halt to Executions 9th July 2024 Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, after seven months of temporary detention, enduring torture and interrogation in various cities' detention centers, has been sentenced to death in a baseless and threadbare scenario. This is not only the death sentence of Sharifeh but the death sentence of all "us" labor, political, civil, human rights, and women's rights activists. We see this sentence as a potential danger and a prelude to issuing heavier sentences in the

GENEVA (27 June 2024) – A group of independent experts are urging the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately and unconditionally release Narges Mohammadi and all women human rights defenders, who remain in jail on charges relating to their defence of human rights. “We are alarmed about the unfair proceedings and lengthy sentences handed to human rights defender, Narges Mohammadi, directly related to her peaceful exercise of her rights to freedom of expression and assembly in the pursuit of gender equality in Iran,” the experts said. “Unduly covering charges under the framework of “national security” or “propaganda against the state in

Human Rights Watch states : Iran Court Hands Down New Sentence Against Nobel Laureate Immediately, Unconditionally Release Narges Mohammadi On 26 june 2024 human rights watch released a statement asking for immediate release of Narges Mohammadi : Last week, an Iranian court imposed a new bogus sentence on imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights defender Narges Mohammadi. She received another year in Iran’s Evin prison on charges of “propaganda against the state.” In January 2022, the same court, Branch 29 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, sentenced her to two years prison and 74 lashes. In imposing the additional sentence, the court cited Mohammadi’s

Today, 25 June 2024 Abram Paley, the U.S. Special Envoy for Iran, issued a powerful statement on Twitter, calling for the immediate release of Iranian political prisoners Tomaj Salehi and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi. Paley criticized the Iranian regime for using its judicial system to suppress dissent, highlighting the unjust cases against Salehi and Mohammadi. “The Iranian regime wields its judicial system to silence dissent. The cases against #ToomajSalehi & #NargesMohammadi are perfect examples. Their purported crime? Speaking out against the regime’s abuses. And now in the case of Toomaj, the regime misleads the world by feigning leniency. Release

Iran: European Union's Statement by the Spokesperson on the sentencing of Narges Mohammadi Iranian human rights defender and Nobel peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been recently sentenced to one additional year in prison. Narges Mohammadi, is already jailed in Iran and is serving multiple sentences amounting to more than 10 years of imprisonment. She bravely continues to use her voice to protect human dignity and the rights of Iranians. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for “her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all”. Fundamental rights such as freedom

The Narges Foundation extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kristian Berg Harpviken on his appointment as the new director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute. The foundation expressed its excitement and optimism about the significant contributions Dr. Harpviken will bring to the institute in his esteemed role. "On behalf of the Narges Foundation, we congratulate you on becoming the new director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute! We are all very excited and wish you the best in your new role." Dr. Kristian Berg Harpviken will take over the director position from Dr. Olav Njølstad, who will retire by the end of the year. Dr.

On June 18, 2024, Narges Mohammadi’s lawyer, Mostafa Nili, announced her new sentence in a tweet. Narges Mohammadi has undergone six trials in revolutionary and criminal courts over the past three years, resulting in a cumulative sentence of thirteen years and three months in prison, 154 lashes, exile, and four months of street cleaning. She has been tried and convicted four times for protesting, exposing, and narrating sexual harassment and abuse by government officials. Mostafa Nili wrote on Twitter: 'Based on the verdict issued by Branch 29 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, Ms. Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to one more year

Our differences in political views and beliefs have never, do not, and will never obstruct our support for human rights. Silence in the face of oppression only emboldens the regime, making its actions less costly and leading to repeated and intensified abuses. Our Baha'i compatriots have been deprived of all social rights for decades under tyranny. In the 1980s, with the catastrophic elimination of political opponents and dissidents, nearly three hundred of our Baha'i compatriots were disappeared, went missing, or were executed by the government, and thousands more were deprived of the most basic social rights and driven from their homes. One

We are worried about Rezvaneh Khan-Beigi, who is pregnant and not in good condition. The Islamic Republic embodies cruelty & crime in practice. The women's ward of Evin Prison is experiencing conditions not seen in recent years. The number of incoming prisoners is so high that the release of those with convertible sentences cannot reduce the population below 65. All rooms and beds are full. The number of critically ill and incurable patients is so high that the ward's capacity to help is insufficient. In recent months, two people who were released from prison based on medical examiner’s assessment and a ruling of

The Nobel Peace Center offers a special treat for visitors to the museum this summer: The children of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi will give special guided tours in the exhibition about their imprisoned mother.   In December last year, Kiana and Ali Rahmani came to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of their mother, Narges Mohammadi, who is incarcerated in Iran. This summer, they will be back to offer a very special experience to visitors to the Nobel Peace Center. The twins, aged 17, will give guided tours in the Nobel Peace Prize exhibition – the exhibition

Amnesty Explains in an statement : Resistance and fighting continue in Iran. Thousands of people are still taking to the streets and using social media to demand their freedom, despite the risk of imprisonment and execution. For more information, click on our bio or visit es.amnesty.org/quiendijomiedo. In our latest podcast episode, accessible via our bio link, we explore the ongoing struggle of these courageous individuals who refuse to be silenced. We also highlight the story of the recent Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi. Narges remains in jail, separated from her husband and her twins, Kiana and Ali, for years. Despite the immense

Over 2,800 signatures were collected in 3 days to stop violence against women and demand a public trial for Narges Mohammadi. The trial was held behind closed doors without Narges present. Narges Mohammadi's lawyer announced on Twitter on June 8th that her court session was held in Branch 29 without her presence. He tweeted: "Today, Saturday, June 8th, the court session of Mrs. Narges Mohammadi was held in Branch 29 without her presence. As her defense lawyer, I fulfilled my duties. She is accused of anti-establishment activities, including her remarks about Dina Ghalebaf, expressing opinions on the parliamentary election sanctions, etc." This

Narrative as Resistance: A Statement by Civil Society Activists and Feminists Protesting the new Trial of Narges Mohammadi and Supporting the Women's Ward in Evin Prison. The suppression of women in the home, on the streets, in detention centers, prisons, and beyond has always been intertwined with sexual assault and harassment. These acts serve as tools for intimidation, additional suppression, and the elimination of women from social and political spheres. In response to these attacks, narrating and testifying about the violence and abuse that occurs has always been a way to resist. This method not only exposes the violent identity of

Thirty-six women political and ideological prisoners in Evin Prison have requested that Narges Mohammadi's court on June 8th be held publicly in Branch 29 of the Revolutionary Court, with the presence of witnesses and narrators of abuse, harassment, and sexual assault, as well as independent media. These requests have been submitted to the office of the women's ward in Evin Prison. This court session, to address the charge of "propaganda against the regime" due to her protest and narration of sexual assault against imprisoned and detained women, will be held on June 8th. Among the signatures are: Nahid Taghavi Hasti Amiri Vida Rabbani Golrokh Iraee Maryam Yahyaoui Juwana

Narges Mohammadi's message for the 2024 Freedom of Expression Conference in May 2024 was read by her chidren Ali and Kiana Rahmani.   Writing about freedom of expression in a country where the government prioritizes restricting freedom of speech as its most crucial duty, where the regime justifies its deceptive and manipulative actions by exploiting people’s religious, traditional, and societal beliefs and values, and where it denies the truth in its international engagements while deceiving the global community, is undeniably daunting and alarming. When discussing the deprivation of freedom of speech by a regime, we confront the clear oppression and conflict against the

The memorial day for Raisi at the United Nations is in reality a day commemorating gallows, executions, and mass killings against the people of Iran. When the governments of the world place a flagrant violator of human rights and a butcher in the history of Iran, who until his death was a tool of suppressing a nation, in a position as if they have lost a peace-loving and democratic person, one should no longer expect that dictators, oppressors, human rights violators, torturers, and death-bringing executioners will not emerge elsewhere in the world. For they see and are assured that on their

On May 17th, 2024, Mostafa Nili, the legal representative of Narges Mohammadi, announced via Twitter: "The court will convene to address the new charges against Ms. Narges Mohammadi, accused of propaganda against the Islamic Republic regime. This pivotal session is scheduled for Monday, May 19th, at Branch 29 of the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran." Narges Mohammadi states today in a message from Evin Prison : You are prosecuting me on May 19th for alleged propaganda against the regime and for protesting sexual assault on women. It is imperative that you conduct a public trial with the presence of independent journalists,

A three-day ceremony was held in the women's ward of Evin Prison to commemorate World Labor Day. This event was the result of several days of collective work by a significant number of prisoners. On the first day, a "Worker's Gallery" was set up. Handwritten posters were affixed to the walls. Some of these posters contained points from labor law, reminding readers of their rights. The rest of the posters highlighted some of the milestones of the labor movement in Iran over the past hundred years. A collage was also created using textual and visual content from old newspapers, depicting the

The women's ward at Evin Prison has witnessed the bravery of many journalists, and currently houses two such individuals. Vida Rabbani, a journalist and member of the Tehran Journalists' Association, was first detained in December 2019 for reporting on a protest at Amir Kabir University against the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752. She was released a few hours later. On the anniversary of the November massacre and the downing of the same Ukrainian plane a year later, Rabbani was arrested again. She spent a month in the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention center, known as "209," where she was interrogated.

The presence of more than 20 political and ideological female prisoners over the age of 60 in Evin prison signifies the determination of women for liberation, as well as the cruelty and wickedness of the Islamic Republic. In the women's ward of Evin, four resilient women over the age of 70 endure imprisonment for human rights. I write this so that the beloved people of Iran, especially the proud young people and the brave and daring girls of Iran, are aware and encouraged that as long as such mothers stand in the ranks of fighters, tyranny will fail and freedom will

On behalf of the Municipality of Chilly-Mazarin, Mayor Rafi Karezgui awarded the City's Honorary Citizenship medal to Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi through her family. Present to accept the award were her son Ali, her husband Taghi Rahmani, and her lawyer Chirinne Ardakani. Moved by Mohammadi's commitment to equality and her fight against gender apartheid in Iran, the Municipality granted her this title during the municipal council session on January 30th. Today's ceremony continues to highlight her message and contributions to her protection. Taghi Rahmani spoke on behalf of Mohammadi, thanking the community and relaying her call for

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's keynote speech at the Society of Editors 25th Anniversary Conference, London, 30 April 2024: As we mark World Press Freedom Day this Friday, I want to pay tribute to those who are imprisoned for their steadfast dedication to freedom and democracy. This includes individuals like Evan Gershkovich, Vladimir Kara-Murza, Sergei Tikhanovsky, Jimmy Lai, Narges Mohammadi, among others. Your sacrifices are a testament to the enduring struggle for a free and fair press worldwide. Here is his full speech: Good morning. Just before I start, I would like to say that my thoughts are with all those affected by the incident

The television program "28 Minutes" on Arte this week spotlighted Narges Mohammadi as their Person of the Week, featuring a segment on her life and activism. The program detailed how Mohammadi, from her prison cell, issued a voice message on her 52nd birthday, April 21, 2024. In her message, she highlighted the ongoing battle against women's oppression in Iran and called for women to share their experiences of harassment and assault by the government. Additionally, the program discussed the harsh and unjust sentence handed to Toomaj Salehi, the Iranian singer and rap icon, who was recently sentenced to execution.   .برنامه تلویزیونی «28

  Our silence today dictates the fate of each of us tomorrow. The shameless issuance of a death sentence for Toomaj Salehi, a committed artist and human rights activist, using a notorious process in the courts of the regime, has once again exposed the anti-human nature and the depth of corruption of this government. These days, the Islamic republic, intoxicated by the illusion of external authority, is desperate for internal power and spares no effort. On one hand, by deploying troops, it has turned the streets into a battleground against the women of Iran who seek freedom, and on the other hand, in

Clara Buenger, German jurist and politician stated in the German Parliament today: "I am reminded of the words of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who recently, from Evin Prison, urged resistance against the large-scale war on women in Iran. Narges, we hear you, and we must remain united in solidarity for as long as the people of Iran continue their struggle for freedom." The women, the Kurds, those in Iran who take to the streets, they are the brave ones. In this regard, I think of the words of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who recently called from Evin

A message from Narges Mohammadi for Toomaj Salehi's freedom.   WE MUST RISE UP! Toomaj Salehi, is the voice of "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement & its soundtrack. The execution of Toomaj is the death of our movement. To keep our movement alive we must rise up TOGETHER. Rise Against the execution of Toomaj, Rise for women, Rise for life, Rise for freedom. Vengeful, cowardly, and oppressive executions are a shameful stain on the foul and dark garment of the authoritarian religious government. Let us not allow the blood of another young person to mar the pure expanse of our land. We can prevent this! The Islamic Republic must understand that by issuing

10 Memories of Narges" Released Today! In honor of Narges Mohammadi's birthday, the Nobel Peace Center has published "10 Memories of Narges Mohammadi" on this poignant occasion—her 10th birthday spent in prison. This compilation reflects the most cherished memories of her life, blending significant political events with deeply personal moments. Among these, Narges recounts memories from her childhood, providing a rare glimpse into her early experiences. Click here for ordering the book. In this video released alongside the book, Hamidreza Mohammadi, Narges's brother, reads her memory of singing in the streets of Iran as a young girl. This poignant recount highlights her

Jørgen Watne Frydnes, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, calls for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi on her 52th birthday on 21th April 2024. His message reads: "Free Narges Mohammadi now. Enough is enough. After 10 years in prison, 135 days in solitary confinement, and facing over 9 more years, she has been sentenced to a total of 35 years and 3 months throughout her life. Today, on her 52nd birthday—the 10th she's spent behind bars—let's rally for her freedom. Free Narges now."   نرگس محمدی را آزاد کنید! نرگس محمدی برنده جایزه صلح نوبل ۱۰ سال از عمرش را در زندان های

The teams from both Amnesty Quebec and Amnesty France, representing Canada and France respectively, have shared touching videos and photos with us. They've gone a step further by meeting with Narges Mohammadi's family in Paris to express their unwavering support for Narges and her loved ones. Together, they have appealed to the Iranian government for Narges's release, showcasing their solidarity with the #FreeNarges campaign. As Narges Mohammadi commemorates her 52nd birthday on April 21st, 2024, it serves as a grim reminder that she has spent an entire decade unjustly imprisoned.   With nine more years of incarceration looming over her, coupled with the harrowing

PEN America, Hawar Help, along with human rights activists, journalists, politicians, filmmakers, and actors, unite in their heartfelt wish for Narges Mohammadi's freedom.   On her birthday, we echo one resounding desire: freedom. Today marks Narges's 10th year behind bars, as she turns 52, facing an additional nine years of imprisonment. We call for her immediate release. Join us in the #FreeNarges campaign, demanding freedom not only for her but for all political activists unjustly detained in Iran.   Join scores of prominent writers, artists, and civil society organizations, as well as hundreds of free speech and human rights advocates from around the globe,

Shirin Ebadi, human rights advocate , Lawyer & Nobel Peace Prize laureate, sends her support to the #FreeNarges campaign.   Narges Mohammadi, marked her 10th birthday behind bars today. She turned 52 while she has 9 more years of prison time ahead of her.   Shirin Ebadi demands the unconditional & immediate release of Narges Mohammadi and all other political prisoners held in Iranian prisons.   #FreeNarges NOW!   Join the "FREE NARGES" campaign by signing petitions, sharing on your social media channels, and speaking out about the plight of human rights activists and women in Iran   . پیام شیرین عبادی حقوق دان، فعال حقوق بشر و برنده جایزه نوبل

Message from Masud Gharahkhani, President of the Norwegian Parliament, to Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, on her 10th birthday behind bars:       Dear Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, you are an important & strong voice for women’s rights, for human rights, for democracy and the future of Iran and Iranian people. You use your voice everytime and you know it has concequences for you, that you have not the possibility to meet the most important people in your life, your children and your family, but you keep fighting. THANK YOU For being an important lioness in the world we are living in. #freenarges Masud Gharahkhani April 2024 . پیام

  Here is What Nadia Murad Nobel Peace Prize Laureate & Human Rights Activist Wrote about Narges and her fight for Women’s rights :   “I wish I had known as a young girl growing up in rural Iraq that women like Narges Mohammadi existed. The men in charge of my country, like so many leaders around the world, tried to convince women and girls that no one fought for us, that our lives were less important, that protests were useless, and that imprisonment—the punishment for any defiance—meant silence. Narges proves the opposite is true. Her life is devoted to fighting the oppression