Category: Women

Masoumeh Shahnavaz Arrested by Intelligence Ministry Agents in Sabzevar

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Masoumeh Shahnavaz, Sabzevar, Shahram Sadidi

HRANA News Agency – On Friday, June 13, Masoumeh Shahnavaz, a resident of Sabzevar, was arrested by Intelligence Ministry agents at her home and taken to an undisclosed location. During the arrest, security forces searched her home and confiscated several of her and her family’s personal belongings.

Shahram Sadidi, Ms. Shahnavaz’s son, reported that his mother was violently arrested by Intelligence Ministry agents at her home in Sabzevar. During the arrest, agents searched the house and confiscated personal items belonging to his mother and their family.

He added that the arrest was in response to her reaction to Israeli airstrikes. According to Sadidi, Masoumeh Shahnavaz has undergone open-heart surgery twice and her life is at risk. Her whereabouts remain unknown as of the time of this report. Masoumeh Shahnavaz is a retired schoolteacher living in Sabzevar.

It is worth noting that Shahram Sadidi, who now resides outside Iran, has previously been arrested and faced legal action due to his activism.

Judicial Case Filed Against Women’s Wrestling Medalist Masoumeh Soleimani

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HRANA News Agency – A judicial case has been opened against Masoumeh Soleimani, a world medalist in women’s wrestling. She has been summoned to the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office in Khorramabad in connection with the case.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Soleimani announced in a video that she was recently summoned on charges of “encouraging women to defy mandatory hijab laws.”

In August 2023, she had been sentenced by the Khorramabad Criminal Court to one year of imprisonment on the charge of “inciting violent acts on social media.”

In a separate case, she was sentenced to six months of discretionary imprisonment and six months of suspended imprisonment. Following an appeal, the sentence was reduced to a fine of 50 million tomans and six months of suspended imprisonment.

Soleimani was previously arrested on May 10, 2023, by security forces in Khorramabad and released on bail for days later. She had been held in the IRGC Intelligence Detention Facility.

Masoumeh Soleimani, a mother and world medalist in women’s wrestling, has a history of arrest due to her activism.

Maryam Karimi Sentenced to Prison Under Electronic Monitoring

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Esmaeil Rostami Tarsari, Maryam Karimi, ran-Aghideh, Rasht

HRANA News Agency – Maryam Karimi, a tour guide and resident of Rasht, has been sentenced by the Gilan Province Appeals Court to two years and seven months of imprisonment under electronic monitoring. She had previously received a one-year suspended prison sentence from the Rasht Revolutionary Court in another part of her case.

In a public post, Ms. Karimi stated that she had been sentenced to two years and seven months of monitored imprisonment within Rasht, under electronic ankle bracelet supervision. She was charged with “promoting immorality and indecency by encouraging others to remove their hijab in public” and “displaying indecent images in public view.” The verdict was issued by Judges Esmaeil Rostami Tarsari and Mohammad Sadegh Iran-Aghideh.

Under Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the most severe charge—two years of imprisonment under electronic monitoring—will be enforceable.

She was initially tried and convicted in this part of the case by Branch 12 of the Rasht Criminal Court.

In a separate part of her case, she had already been sentenced to a one-year suspended prison term by the Rasht Revolutionary Court on charges of “propaganda against the regime.”

The charges against Ms. Karimi are reportedly based on images she posted on social media.

Maryam Karimi, a tour designer and guide, was arrested in May 2023 and later released.

Leila Pashaei Arrested in Sanandaj

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HRANA News Agency – On Monday, March 10, 2025, Leila Pashaei, a resident of Sanandaj, was arrested by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of the Human Rights Activists in Iran, Pashaei was detained at her home by agents of the Intelligence Department on charges of “acting against national security.”

Her brother, who reported the arrest, stated that the reason for her detention was her public remarks on women’s issues during International Women’s Day.

As of now, no information is available regarding her whereabouts.

Pashaei has previously faced security-related arrests and encounters with authorities due to her activism.

Civil Rights Activist Soheila Mataei Arrested in Dehgolan

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HRANA News Agency – On Monday, March 10, 2025, Soheila Mataei, a resident of Dehgolan, Kurdistan province, was arrested by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, quoting Kurdpa, Mataei was detained without a court order. Reports suggest that her arrest was linked to her role in organizing an International Women’s Day event in Sanandaj. As of now, no information is available about her whereabouts or the charges against her.

History of Arrests and Legal Proceedings

Mataei has a history of previous arrests related to her activism:

January 22, 2025: She was briefly detained in Dehgolan amid protests against death sentences issued for Varisheh Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi.
October 1, 2022: Arrested during the nationwide protests and later released on bail.
November 12, 2022: Arrested again by security forces and transferred to the Sanandaj Juvenile Correctional Center after interrogation.
December 2022: Branch 2 of the Dehgolan Criminal Court sentenced her to three years and nine months in prison on charges of “disrupting public order, spreading false information to disturb public opinion, defying authorities, and propaganda against the regime through support for opposition groups.”

Mataei’s repeated arrests and prison sentences highlight the continued targeting of civil activists in Iran.

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Civil Rights Activist Baran Saedi Arrested in Sanandaj

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HRANA News Agency – Today, Monday, March 10, Baran Saedi, a resident of Sanandaj, was arrested by security forces in the city and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, quoting Kurdpa, Saedi’s arrest took place at her home by security forces without a judicial warrant. The report further mentions that the civil rights activist was detained following her participation in an event commemorating International Women’s Day in Sanandaj.

Baran Saedi had previously been arrested during the nationwide protests of 2022 and was released on bail after about two months.

As of the time of this report, there is no information on her whereabouts or the charges against her.

International Women’s Day; Key Figures in Violations of Women’s Rights Over the Past Year

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Abolghasem Salavati, Ahmad Darvish Goftar, Ahmadreza Radan, Ali Razini, Amirhossein Bankpour Fard, Darvish Goftar, Ghasem Mazinani, Ghasem Rezaei, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, Hajar Chenarani, Hassan Mofakhemi, Heydar Sousani, Heydar Susani, Hossein Mirzaei, Iman Afshari, Mahmoud Hafezi, Mohammad Movahedi Azad, Seyed Mousa Asaf al-Hosseini, Zohreh Elahian

HRANA News Agency – While March 8, International Women’s Day, is a time to honor women’s struggles for equality worldwide, in Iran, it serves as a stark reminder of systematic oppression and ongoing violations of women’s rights. Instead of progress, Iranian women continue to face state-imposed restrictions, harsh punishments, and widespread repression, enforced by officials who use their power to limit freedoms, enforce discriminatory laws, and suppress dissent.

This report sheds light on 18 individuals who, over the past year, have played a key role in the oppression of women in Iran. From judges issuing death sentences and long-term imprisonments to officials implementing repressive policies like the “Noor Plan”, these individuals have been instrumental in violating women’s rights and enforcing systemic gender discrimination.

Women’s Rights Under Attack in Iran

While women in many parts of the world have made strides toward gender equality, in Iran, their fundamental rights continue to be systematically violated. The state’s grip on women’s personal and public lives extends across various domains, including:

  • Legal and social restrictions on marriage, child custody, employment, and personal freedoms
  • The violent suppression of protests and civil activism
  • Compulsory hijab laws, enforced through harsh crackdowns
  • Targeted arrests and severe sentencing of women advocating for change

One of the most blatant aspects of this repression is the direct role of judges, legislators, and government officials in depriving women of their rights, freedoms, and human dignity. These individuals not only enforce restrictive laws but also suppress protesters, issue heavy sentences, and use violence to crush any efforts toward change.

The 18 Officials Behind the Repression of Women

This report, compiled using data from Spreading Justice (SJ), a database of human rights violators, identifies 18 individuals who have played a direct role in enforcing discriminatory policies and punishing women who resist oppression. These include:

  • Judges who have sentenced female protesters to death and lengthy prison terms
  • Officials involved in oppressive programs like the “Noor Plan,” aimed at enforcing compulsory hijab and restricting women’s freedoms
  • Security forces and judicial authorities responsible for violent crackdowns, intimidation, and human rights abuses

This list is not just a collection of names—it serves as evidence of the systematic persecution of women in Iran. Whether through prison sentences, executions, or street-level repression, these officials have weaponized the law to silence women and enforce state control through fear, intimidation, and punishment.

A Call for Global Action

HRANA urges the international community, human rights organizations, and governments committed to human rights principles to treat this report as documented proof of widespread violations of women’s rights in Iran. Targeted sanctions against these individuals, diplomatic pressure, and legal action in international courts are crucial steps in holding them accountable for their role in state-sponsored oppression.

As Iranian women continue to resist and defend their rights, global silence would amount to complicity in their oppression. The international community must stand in solidarity and take concrete action against human rights violators to confront this systematic repression of women.

Publishing this report is a step toward raising awareness and mobilizing global attention to the widespread human rights abuses Iranian women endure—a call to action that cannot be ignored.

1. Abolghasem Salavati

Example of actions taken: Issuance of a death sentence for Varishe Moradi on the charge of “moharebeh” (waging war against God) by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati.

2. Iman Afshari

Example of actions taken: Issuance of a death sentence for Pakhshan Azizi on the charge of “moharebeh” by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari.

3. Ali Razini

Example of actions taken: Approval of Pakhshan Azizi’s death sentence by Branch 39 of the Supreme Court. Razini, who presided over this branch, was shot and killed at his workplace on January 18.

4. Ghasem Mazinani

Example of actions taken: Rejection of Pakhshan Azizi’s request for a retrial by Branch 9 of the Supreme Court, presided over by Ghasem Mazinani.

5. Ahmad Darvish Goftar

Example of actions taken: Issuance of a death sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi on the charge of “moharebeh” by Branch 1 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court, presided over by him.

6. Darvish Goftar (son of Ahmad Darvish Goftar)

Example of actions taken: After the Supreme Court overturned the death sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi, Darvish Goftar, as the head of Branch 2 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court, reissued the death sentence.

7. Seyed Mousa Asaf al-Hosseini

Example of actions taken: Issuance of a one-year prison sentence, two years of exile to Rasht, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year ban on using social media for Hamideh Zarei, one of the detainees of the 2022 nationwide protests, by Branch 1 of the Karaj Revolutionary Court, presided over by Seyed Mousa Asaf al-Hosseini.

8. Amirhossein Bankpour Fard

Example of actions taken: One of the architects and supporters of the “Family Protection Bill through the Promotion of Chastity and Hijab” during his tenure in the Cultural Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament).

9. Hossein Mirzaei

Example of actions taken: One of the drafters, supporters, and voters of laws violating human rights, including the “Family Protection Bill through the Promotion of Chastity and Hijab.” He also supported the “Family Protection and Population Growth Law.”

10. Zohreh Elahian

Example of actions taken: Participated in drafting, supporting, and voting for human rights-violating laws, including the “Family Protection and Population Growth Law.” As a member of the 11th Parliament, she supported the police operation known as “Project Noor” (a campaign initiated by the Islamic Republic’s Law Enforcement Command on April 13, 2024, to enforce mandatory hijab laws) and urged other responsible institutions to fulfill their legal duties in imposing mandatory hijab.

11. Hajar Chenarani

Example of actions taken: As one of the members and the first secretary of the Judicial and Legal Commission of the Parliament, she played a role in drafting and supporting the “Family Protection Bill through the Promotion of Chastity and Hijab.”

12. Hassan Mofakhemi Shahrestani

Example of actions taken: As the law enforcement commander of Mazandaran province, he was responsible for violations of women’s rights during his tenure. In one instance, in early June 2024, law enforcement officers in Noor County, Mazandaran province, fired at a vehicle that was on the impound list due to hijab violations. According to reports, contrary to the police’s claim of shooting at the vehicle’s tires, officers fired at least once “at the driver’s door,” hitting a young woman named Arezou Badri.

13. Heydar Susani

Example of actions taken: As the law enforcement commander of Bushehr province, he was responsible for the arrest of women over their attire and for sending warning messages about non-compliance with mandatory hijab in vehicles in the province.

14. Mahmoud Hafezi

Example of actions taken: As a mid-ranking commander in the Islamic Republic’s Law Enforcement Force, he played a role in violating women’s rights in Rasht. In one instance, a video was published showing a violent altercation between morality police officers and a young woman, highlighting the police’s enforcement of hijab laws in the city.

15. Mohammad Movahedi Azad

Example of actions taken: As the Attorney General, he was one of the key figures in supporting and enforcing “Project Noor” and mandatory hijab policies nationwide. In addition to repeated endorsements of “Project Noor,” the Attorney General’s Office announced that a draft directive had been prepared for the Islamic Republic’s Law Enforcement Command to implement this plan.

16. Ahmadreza Radan

Example of actions taken: As the Chief Commander of the Islamic Republic’s Law Enforcement Force, he was directly responsible for enforcing mandatory hijab policies, including “Project Noor,” across Iran.

17. Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje’i

Example of actions taken: As the head of the Judiciary, he was directly responsible for imposing restrictions, crackdowns, and enforcement measures related to mandatory hijab, the drafting of the “Hijab and Chastity Bill,” and the implementation of “Project Noor.”

18. Ghasem Rezaei

Example of actions taken: As the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Law Enforcement Force, he was responsible for implementing mandatory hijab policies. In one instance, two teenage girls on Vatanpour Shomali Street in Tehran were severely beaten by officers enforcing “Project Noor” due to their lack of hijab. In a published video, officers were seen violently dragging one of the girls to the ground and forcing her into a white police van. The Morality Police later claimed that one of the female officers had broken her finger in the altercation and threatened the girls against filing a complaint.

The individuals named in this report represent only a small fraction of the vast network of officials responsible for the repression, discrimination, and systematic violations of women’s rights in Iran. Through their decisions, policies, and actions, these figures have trampled on fundamental freedoms, reinforcing a system that seeks to control, silence, and punish women for demanding their basic rights.

Yet, despite this relentless oppression, Iranian women continue to resist. Their unwavering fight for justice, freedom, and equality is a testament to their courage and determination in the face of state-imposed restrictions and brutality.

Documenting these violations is not just about bearing witness—it is a crucial step toward accountability. Raising international awareness and applying legal, diplomatic, and economic pressure—including targeted sanctions against those responsible—can play a key role in challenging the Iranian government’s systematic oppression of women.

In addition to this report, HRANA has published a list of female political and ideological prisoners in Iran, detailing the names and cases of women imprisoned for their beliefs and civil activism. Readers are encouraged to refer to that report for a broader understanding of the deep-rooted gender-based persecution Iranian women endure.

The fight for women’s rights in Iran is far from over—but neither is the resolve of those who continue to stand against injustice. Global solidarity and concrete action are imperative to ensure that these violations do not go unanswered.

International Women’s Day; A Comprehensive List of Female Political Prisoners in Iran

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HRANA News Agency – March 8, International Women’s Day, is both a celebration of women’s contributions to society and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for legal equality. While women around the world continue to fight for their rights, in Iran, this struggle is particularly significant, as Iranian women remain at the forefront of civil and social movements despite systematic discrimination, restrictive laws, and numerous barriers in education, employment, and public life.

In honor of this day, HRANA presents an exclusive report on women imprisoned in Iran for their ideological, political, or social beliefs. These women, who have courageously defended human rights and social justice, have paid a heavy price for their convictions. Their imprisonment is not only an attempt to silence their voices but also serves as a warning to all women demanding change and justice.

A Struggle Beyond Prison Walls

The fight of these imprisoned women extends beyond their own rights. It is a stand for all Iranian women and girls who face systematic discrimination. International Women’s Day is an opportunity to highlight their struggles and rally global attention and support.

Iranian women have long faced an uphill battle for their rights. From before the 1979 revolution to today, they have encountered legal, social, and economic restrictions. While some progress has been made in education and professional participation, discriminatory laws persist in areas such as marriage, divorce, child custody, inheritance, and legal testimony, placing women in an unequal position.

One of the most restrictive laws imposed on women is the mandatory hijab, violations of which can lead to fines, arrests, and severe judicial actions. Women also face limitations in accessing certain professions and social activities, while family laws continue to reinforce inequality, including in matters such as inheritance and blood money (diyya).

Yet, in recent years, Iranian women have increasingly protested against these injustices. Movements against compulsory hijab, unequal family laws, and gender-based workplace discrimination reflect their demands for equality.

Their role became even more pronounced in the nationwide protests that erupted in September 2022 following the death of Mahsa Amini. Iranian women emerged as key figures in these movements, standing at the forefront of resistance against oppression, human rights violations, and restrictions on personal freedoms. Their leadership in these protests has drawn international attention, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality in Iran.

A Tribute to Imprisoned Women: Raising Global Awareness

On this International Women’s Day, HRANA publishes a list of female political and ideological prisoners in Iran—a tribute to their resilience and courage. This initiative aims to raise awareness about their harsh conditions and continued fight for justice. Their stories are testaments to their unwavering commitment to human rights, despite relentless state repression.

This list is not just a collection of names—it is a call for global solidarity. International support, legal action, and political pressure are crucial in advocating for these women’s rights and securing their release.

The Women Behind Bars: A Reflection of Struggle, Hope, and Resilience

The women included in this report come from diverse social, ideological, and political backgrounds. Yet, they share a common cause: the pursuit of justice and equal rights. Their diversity highlights the widespread nature of the movement for gender equality in Iran, proving that this demand transcends class, cultural, and economic divides.

The report includes details such as their names, charges, sentences, case history, and places of detention. The charges against them range from “propaganda against the regime” and “assembly and collusion against national security” to severe accusations like “rebellion” and espionage. Their sentences vary from short-term imprisonment to life sentences and even the death penalty.

Currently, at least 125 women are imprisoned in Iran, marking a 10% increase from last year. Additionally, over the past year, at least four women have been arrested for singing, while many others have been detained, summoned, or prosecuted for their ideological and religious beliefs.

Among these prisoners:

  • Approximately 70 women are held in Evin Prison, making it the facility with the highest number of female political prisoners.
  • Isfahan Central Prison ranks second, with at least 12 female detainees.
  • Others are detained in Lakan Prison (Rasht), Yazd Prison, Qarchak Prison (Varamin), Vakilabad Prison (Mashhad), Kachouii Prison (Karaj), Adelabad Prison (Shiraz), and prisons in Urmia, Tabriz, Sari, Babol, Kerman, Bojnourd, and Ahvaz, among others. Some are also held in Sanandaj Juvenile Correctional Center.

 

1. Sharifeh Mohammadi

  • Charges: Rebellion (“Baghi”) through membership in an opposition group
  • Sentence: Death penalty
  • Case Initiation Date: December 5, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Lakan Prison, Rasht
2. Varisheh Moradi (Mirzaei)

  • Charges: Membership in an opposition group, rebellion (“Baghi”), confrontation with officers, and disobedience
  • Sentence: Six months in prison in one case; initial death sentence issued in another
  • Case Initiation Date: August 1, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
3. Pakhshan Azizi

  • Charges: Rebellion (“Baghi”)
  • Sentence: Death sentence upheld by the Supreme Court
  • Case Initiation Date: August 1, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
4. Zeynab Jalalian

  • Charges: “Moharebeh” (waging war against God) through membership in opposition groups
  • Sentence: Life imprisonment
  • Case Initiation Date: 2007
  • Place of Detention: Yazd Prison
5. Maryam Akbari Monfared

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime, assembly, and collusion
  • Sentence: Two years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: December 31, 2009
  • Place of Detention: Transferred to Qarchak Prison, Varamin, after serving 15 years in Semnan Prison for a previous sentence
6. Fatemeh Sepehri

  • Charges: In three separate cases: collaboration with hostile governments, assembly and collusion, insulting the Supreme Leader, propaganda against the regime, spreading false information, and disturbing public opinion through online activities and interviews with foreign media
  • Sentence: A total of 37 years and six months in prison, plus a fine of 20 million tomans
  • Case Initiation Date: September 21, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad
7. Nooshin Mesbah

  • Charges: Membership in a group aiming to disrupt national security, propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Three years and eight months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: August 2023
  • Place of Detention: Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad
8. Sanaz Tafazoli

  • Charges: Forming a group to undermine internal security, assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security, educational or promotional activities deemed heretical and contrary to Islamic principles
  • Sentence: 10 years and nine months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: November 22, 2022
  • Place of Detention: Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad
9. Shirin Beyraghdar

  • Charges: Establishing or leading a group to undermine national security, assembly and collusion, insulting the Supreme Leader, and propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Four years and six months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: July 2022
  • Place of Detention: Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad
10. Farzaneh Ghareh-Hassanlou

  • Charges: Corruption on Earth (“Efsad-e fil-Arz”) through crimes against national security, linked to the death of a Basij member, Rouhollah Ajamian
  • Sentence: Four years and six months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: November 4, 2022
  • Place of Detention: Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad
11. Raha Pour Ebrahim

  • Charges: Forming an opposition group, propaganda against the regime, online activities to disrupt public order
  • Sentence: Three years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: September 7, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad
12. Zahra Kohnekar

  • Charges: Arson and destruction using explosives, blasphemy, coercion or bribery for access to obscene content, propaganda against the regime in favor of opposition groups, insulting the Supreme Leader, membership in an anti-regime group
  • Sentence: A total of 13 years and nine months in prison across two cases, plus a fine of 957,000 tomans
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad
13. Fahimeh Tashakkori

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Unknown
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad
14. Zohreh Dadras

  • Charges: Forming a group to disrupt national security, assembly and collusion
  • Sentence: Nine years, six months, and two days in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: August 16, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Lakan Prison, Rasht
15. Zahra Dadras

  • Charges: Membership in a group, assembly, and collusion to undermine national security
  • Sentence: Six years, one month, and 17 days in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: August 16, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Lakan Prison, Rasht
16. Mahsa Jalal Badiei

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime, educational and promotional activities deemed heretical and contrary to Islamic principles
  • Sentence: Four years, one month, and 16 days in prison, plus 10 years of social rights deprivation
  • Case Initiation Date: May 13, 2024
  • Place of Detention: Lakan Prison, Rasht
17. Azadeh Chavoshian

  • Charges: Membership in a group, assembly, and collusion to undermine national security
  • Sentence: Six years, one month, and 17 days in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Late August 2023
  • Place of Detention: Lakan Prison, Rasht
18. Shiva Shah-Siah

  • Charges: Membership in a group, assembly, and collusion to undermine national security
  • Sentence: Six years, one month, and 17 days in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Late August 2023
  • Place of Detention: Lakan Prison, Rasht
19. Nazila Khani-Pour

  • Charges: Educational and promotional activities deemed heretical and contrary to Islamic principles
  • Sentence: Two years, one day in prison, 80 million tomans fine, five years of social rights deprivation
  • Case Initiation Date: May 29, 2024
  • Place of Detention: Lakan Prison, Rasht
20. Golrokh Iraee

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the regime, disrupting public order
  • Sentence: Five years in prison and social restrictions
  • Case Initiation Date: September 26, 2022
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
21. Shakila Monfared

  • Charges: Membership in opposition groups, destruction of public property, disrupting public order, propaganda against the regime, blasphemy
  • Sentence: A total of 15 years, five months in prison across four cases, plus ten lashes, social restrictions, and exile
  • Case Initiation Date: January 20, 2021
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
22. Azam (Nasrin) Khezri Javadi

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security
  • Sentence: Five years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: May 1, 2019
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
23. Maryam Haji Hosseini

  • Charges: Corruption on Earth (“Efsad-e fil-Arz”), espionage for Israel
  • Sentence: 10 years in prison, asset confiscation
  • Case Initiation Date: September 2019
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
24. Fariba Kamal-Abadi

  • Charges: Leading a group labeled a “deviant sect” with the alleged aim of disrupting national security
  • Sentence: 10 years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: July 31, 2022
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
25. Masoumeh (Farah) Nassaji

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Five years and four months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
26. Vida Rabani

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security, propaganda against the regime, blasphemy, assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security, propaganda activities against the regime, disturbing public order
  • Sentence: 17 years and seven months in prison, along with social restrictions
  • Case Initiation Date: September 24, 2022
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
27. Parvin Mirasan

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Four years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: November 4, 2022
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
28. Sepideh Gholian

  • Charges: Insulting the Supreme Leader, unveiling hijab, facilitating corruption and prostitution, persistent commission of the offense in court sessions
  • Sentence: A total of three years and three months in prison across two separate cases, along with social restrictions
  • Case Initiation Date: March 14, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
29. Farahnaz Nikkhoo

  • Charges: Acting against national security through espionage
  • Sentence: 10 years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: April 30, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
29. Zohreh Sarv

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Seven years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: October 2021
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
30. Sudabeh Fakharzadeh

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion to disrupt national security
  • Sentence: Five years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: March 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
31. Shiva Esmaeili

  • Charges: Recidivism of assembly and collusion against national security
  • Sentence: 10 years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: November 2020
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
32. Mahboobeh Rezaei

  • Charges: Membership in opposition groups to disrupt national security, assembly and collusion, propaganda against the regime, blasphemy, unveiling hijab, and public immorality on social media
  • Sentence: A total of 20 years and three months in prison across two separate cases, plus a fine
  • Case Initiation Date: May 22, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
33. Tahereh (Fereshteh) Noori

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion to undermine national security, disturbing public order
  • Sentence: Five years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: September 25, 2022
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
34. Maryam (Anisha) Asadollahi

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Five years and eight months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: April 27, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
35. Azar Korvandi (Korvandi) Musazadeh

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion to act against national security through cooperation with opposition groups
  • Sentence: Five years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Summer 2019
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
36. Nasim Gholami Simiari

  • Charges: Destruction of public property to disrupt social order and security, disrupting public order, assembly and collusion
  • Sentence: Six years in prison, 74 lashes, and 20 years of judicially monitored exile to Anguran County, Zanjan Province
  • Case Initiation Date: May 17, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
37. Zahra Safaei

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security
  • Sentence: Five years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: September 12, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
38. Marzieh Farsi

  • Charges: Membership in opposition groups
  • Sentence: 15 years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: August 21, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
39. Forough Taghizadeh

  • Charges: Membership in opposition groups
  • Sentence: 15 years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: August 21, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
40. Kobra Beiki

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Three years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: During the nationwide protests of 2022 (exact date unknown)
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
41. Masoumeh Akbari

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion to act against national security, propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Two years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: November 2018
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
42. Reyhaneh Ansari Nejad

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion to act against national security
  • Sentence: Four years in prison and social restrictions
  • Case Initiation Date: April 28, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
43. Raheleh Rahemi Pour

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Six years in prison (her request for retrial has been accepted)
  • Case Initiation Date: November 12, 2019
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
44. Mehnaz Tarah

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Four years and four months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: November 13, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
45. Narges Mansouri

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security, propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Nine years in prison across two separate cases
  • Case Initiation Date: August 12, 2019
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
46. Elaheh Fouladi

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime, assembly, and collusion
  • Sentence: Five years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: February 2020
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
47. Shirin Saeedi

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion to act against national security
  • Sentence: Five years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: December 23, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
48. Nasrin Roshan

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime, assembly, and collusion
  • Sentence: Three years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: November 16, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
49. Mina Khajavi, Christian Convert

  • Charges: Forming an illegal group to disrupt national security, acting against national security by promoting evangelical Christianity and establishing a house church
  • Sentence: Six years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: July 2020
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
50. Laleh Sa’ati, Christian Convert

  • Charges: Acting against national security
  • Sentence: Two years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
51. Neda Fotouhi

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime, membership in the Erfan-e Halgheh group, assembly and collusion against internal and external security through participation in and encouraging others to attend Mahsa Amini protests and her anniversary gatherings
  • Sentence: Six years and eight months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: October 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
52. Layan Darvish

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion, insulting the Supreme Leader, propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Five years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
53. Nahid Khodajo

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion to act against national security, disturbing public order and peace
  • Sentence: Six years in prison and 74 lashes
  • Case Initiation Date: May 1, 2019
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
54. Samaneh Asghari

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: One year in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: September 16, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
55. Sakineh Parvaneh

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security (six years in prison), propaganda against the Islamic Republic (one year and six months in prison)
  • Sentence: A total of seven years and six months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: April 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
56. Mandana Karimi Bakhtiari

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime, membership in opposition groups with the aim of acting against national security
  • Sentence: Five years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
57. Hora Nikbakht

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime, insulting the Supreme Leader
  • Sentence: One year in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: June 12, 2024
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
58. Narges Khorasani

  • Charges: Membership in the Erfan-e Halgheh group
  • Sentence: Three years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: August 2022
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
59. Parisa Yousefi

  • Charges: Membership in the Erfan-e Halgheh group
  • Sentence: Three years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: August 2022
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
60. Fereshteh Hosseini

  • Charges: Membership in the Erfan-e Halgheh group
  • Sentence: Five years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: August 2022
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
61. Parivash Moslemi

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime, insulting the Supreme Leader, assembly, and collusion
  • Sentence: Four years and two months in prison across two separate cases
  • Case Initiation Date: September 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
62. Zahra (Yas) Bonakdar Tehrani

  • Charges: Association with the Erfan-e Halgheh group
  • Sentence: Two years in prison
  • Date of Imprisonment: July 24, 2024
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
63. Moloud Safaei

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Three years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: June 16, 2021
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
64. Arezoo Azarmsefat

  • Charges: Collaboration with an opposition group
  • Sentence: Three years and nine months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: May 1, 2024
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
65. Saeedeh (Bahareh) Ghorbanali

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security, propaganda against the regime, insulting the founder of the Islamic Republic and the Supreme Leader
  • Sentence: Three years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Early 2019
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
66. Shima Azam Farzan

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion to act against national security, propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Six years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: November 7, 2022
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
67. Golnaz Salah Chin

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: One year in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: March 2024
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
68. Motahereh Gounei

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime in favor of anti-regime media
  • Sentence: One year in prison, temporary suspension from education, transfer to Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
  • Case Initiation Date: May 1, 2024
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
69. Maryam Vahidi-Far

  • Charges: Security-related (support for Saeed Mohammadi Douraki)
  • Sentence: 17 months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Early winter 2024
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
70. Masoumeh Askari

  • Charges: Collaboration with anti-regime groups, membership in opposition groups
  • Sentence: Three years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: August 2024
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
71. Nayereh Behnoud

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime, assembly, and collusion through membership in opposition groups
  • Sentence: Five years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: October 2024
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
72. Marjan Eslamfar

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Eight months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
73. Fatemeh Atashi Khiavi

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: One year in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
74. Somayeh Amini

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Unknown
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
75. Elnaz (Solmaz) Ahmadi

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime, assembly, and collusion
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: December 28, 2024
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
76. Zahra Sharif Kazemi

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: December 22, 2024
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
77. Nasimeh Eslam-Zahi (Sunni Muslim)

  • Charges: Suspected membership in the militant group ISIS
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: September 2023
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
78. Bornagol Abdollah Vav (Tajikistan National)

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
79. Aisha Rezaei Vav (Tajikistani national)

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
80. Khadijeh Rezaei Vav (Tajikistan National)

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
81. Zahra Zafar (Indian National)

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
82. Islam Bani Hassani (Jordanian National)

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
83. Hajar Zaboli (Afghan National)

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
84. Cécile Kohler (French National)

  • Charges: Espionage, assembly, and collusion to act against national security
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: May 2022
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
85. Farzaneh Mohammadi Parsa

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: December 25, 2024
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
86. Sedigheh Noor-Bala

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
87. Marzieh Ghaffari-Zadeh

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: February 2, 2025
  • Place of Detention: Evin Prison
88. Nahid Shirpisheh

  • Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Five years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: July 10, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Zanjan Prison
89. Fatemeh (Mojgan) Tadrisi

  • Charges: Incitement and provocation of people to violence, propaganda against the regime, insulting the Supreme Leader, forming a group to undermine national security
  • Sentence: Six years in prison, two years of exile in Zanjan
  • Case Initiation Date: Early September 2023
  • Place of Detention: Kachouii Prison, Karaj
90. Maryam Jalal Hosseini

  • Charges: Incitement and provocation of people to violence, propaganda against the regime, insulting the Supreme Leader, forming a group to undermine national security
  • Sentence: Six years in prison, two years of exile in Ilam
  • Case Initiation Date: August 27, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Kachouii Prison, Karaj
91. Atefeh Hassani

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Kachouii Prison, Karaj
92. Mojdeh Fallahi – Christian Convert

  • Charges: Christianity and illegal Christian activities
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: September 9, 2024
  • Place of Detention: Intelligence Detention Center in Shiraz (known as Plaque 100)
93. Maryam Derisi

  • Charges: Insulting the Supreme Leader, propaganda against the regime, unveiling hijab
  • Sentence: Two years, ten months, and 17 days in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: October 2022
  • Place of Detention: Adelabad Prison, Shiraz
94. Hoda Mehreganfar

  • Charges: Association with an opposition group
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: October 23, 2024
  • Place of Detention: Adelabad Prison, Shiraz
95. Zhina Modares Gorji

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime, forming an illegal group to overthrow the government
  • Sentence: Two years and four months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: April 9, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Juvenile Correctional Center, Sanandaj
96. Jila Hojabri

  • Charges: Membership in opposition groups, propaganda against the regime, resisting a government officer
  • Sentence: Three years and eight months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: August 2022
  • Place of Detention: Juvenile Correctional Center, Sanandaj
97. Siran Khosravi

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: November 19, 2024
  • Place of Detention: Juvenile Correctional Center, Sanandaj
98. Hajar Saeedi

  • Charges: Membership in an opposition party, participation in illegal gatherings, association with labor activists, forming a communist cell to encourage families of 2022 protest victims to engage in communist activities, acting against national security
  • Sentence: Six years in prison across two cases
  • Case Initiation Date: June 2018
  • Place of Detention: Juvenile Correctional Center, Sanandaj
99. Gelavizh Mohammadi

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: Four months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: August 14, 2024
  • Place of Detention: Urmia Prison
100. Sarveh Shiri

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime in favor of opposition groups
  • Sentence: Eight months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: September 25, 2024
  • Place of Detention: Urmia Prison
101. Siran Aghaj (Turkish National)

  • Charges: Membership in an opposition group
  • Sentence: Seven years and six months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Summer 2022
  • Place of Detention: Urmia Prison
102. Soraya Gheytarian

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime in favor of political opposition groups
  • Sentence: Seven years and six months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Summer 2022
  • Place of Detention: Urmia Prison
103. Arezoo Jalilzadeh

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: March 3, 2025
  • Place of Detention: A detention center in Urmia
104. Nazanin Eliasi

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: December 17, 2024
  • Place of Detention: A detention center in Urmia
105. Elham Ghadari

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: November 20, 2024
  • Place of Detention: A detention center in Urmia
106. Sanaz Jahan Tigh

  • Charges: Propaganda against the regime, insulting the Supreme Leader
  • Sentence: Two years and six months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: Early September 2023
  • Place of Detention: Tirkelai Prison, Sari
107. Lindsey Foreman

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: Unknown
  • Place of Detention: Kerman Prison
108. Paridokht Shojaei Baghini

  • Charges: Undermining national security through educational or promotional activities deemed heretical and contrary to Islamic law
  • Sentence: Two years and one month in prison, five years of social rights deprivation
  • Case Initiation Date: July 11, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Kerman Prison
109. Nasrin Hassani

  • Charges: Spreading false information, propaganda against the Islamic Republic through posting photos, videos, and content on social media
  • Sentence: One year and seven months in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: September 2, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Bojnourd Prison
110. Somayeh Rajabi

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: February 7, 2025
  • Place of Detention: Mati Kalay Prison, Babol
111. Masoumeh Yavari

  • Charges: Destruction of public property, membership in the Mojahedin Khalq Organization (MEK), propaganda against the regime
  • Sentence: 13 years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: September 4, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan
112. Farkhondeh Rezvan Pey

  • Charges: Propaganda against the Islamic Republic, participation in heretical promotional and educational activities
  • Sentence: Five years in prison, a fine of 50 million tomans, five years of social rights deprivation, and a two-year travel ban
  • Case Initiation Date: April 24, 2021
  • Place of Detention: Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan
113. Nasrin Khademi Qahfarrokhi

  • Charges: Propaganda against the Islamic Republic, participation in heretical promotional and educational activities
  • Sentence: Five years in prison, a fine of 50 million tomans, five years of social rights deprivation, and a two-year travel ban
  • Case Initiation Date: April 24, 2021
  • Place of Detention: Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan
114. Rouya Azadkhosh

  • Charges: Propaganda against the Islamic Republic, participation in heretical promotional and educational activities
  • Sentence: Five years in prison, a fine of 50 million tomans, five years of social rights deprivation, and a two-year travel ban
  • Case Initiation Date: April 24, 2021
  • Place of Detention: Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan
115. Sara Shakib

  • Charges: Propaganda against the Islamic Republic, participation in heretical promotional and educational activities
  • Sentence: Five years in prison, a fine of 50 million tomans, five years of social rights deprivation, and a two-year travel ban
  • Case Initiation Date: April 24, 2021
  • Place of Detention: Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan
116. Boshra Motahar

  • Charges: Propaganda against the Islamic Republic, participation in heretical promotional and educational activities
  • Sentence: Five years in prison, a fine of 50 million tomans, five years of social rights deprivation, and a two-year travel ban
  • Case Initiation Date: April 24, 2021
  • Place of Detention: Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan
117. Mojgan Pourshafi Ardastani

  • Charges: Propaganda against the Islamic Republic, participation in heretical promotional and educational activities
  • Sentence: Five years in prison, a fine of 50 million tomans, five years of social rights deprivation, and a two-year travel ban
  • Case Initiation Date: April 24, 2021
  • Place of Detention: Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan
118. Maryam Khorsandi

  • Charges: Propaganda against the Islamic Republic, participation in heretical promotional and educational activities
  • Sentence: Five years in prison, a fine of 50 million tomans, five years of social rights deprivation, and a two-year travel ban
  • Case Initiation Date: April 24, 2021
  • Place of Detention: Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan
119. Shourangiz Bahamin

  • Charges: Propaganda against the Islamic Republic, participation in heretical promotional and educational activities
  • Sentence: Five years in prison, a fine of 50 million tomans, five years of social rights deprivation, and a two-year travel ban
  • Case Initiation Date: April 24, 2021
  • Place of Detention: Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan
120. Sanaz Rasteh

  • Charges: Propaganda against the Islamic Republic, participation in heretical promotional and educational activities
  • Sentence: Five years in prison, a fine of 50 million tomans, five years of social rights deprivation, and a two-year travel ban
  • Case Initiation Date: April 24, 2021
  • Place of Detention: Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan
121. Firoozeh Rasti Nejad

  • Charges: Propaganda against the Islamic Republic, participation in heretical promotional and educational activities
  • Sentence: Five years in prison, a fine of 50 million tomans, five years of social rights deprivation, and a two-year travel ban
  • Case Initiation Date: April 24, 2021
  • Place of Detention: Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan
122. Azita Rezvani Khah

  • Charges: Propaganda against the Islamic Republic, participation in heretical promotional and educational activities
  • Sentence: Five years in prison, a fine of 50 million tomans, five years of social rights deprivation, and a two-year travel ban
  • Case Initiation Date: April 24, 2021
  • Place of Detention: Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan
123. Maryam Bayramian

  • Charges: Insulting officials, acting against national security
  • Sentence: Two years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: June 7, 2023
  • Place of Detention: Tabriz Prison
124. Nejat Anvar-Hamidi

  • Charges: Supporting an opposition group
  • Sentence: Five years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: 2017
  • Place of Detention: Sepidar Prison, Ahvaz
125. Sahba (Lamia) Hamadi

  • Charges: Rebellion (“Baghi”), acting against national security
  • Sentence: Seven years in prison
  • Case Initiation Date: October 2018
  • Place of Detention: Sepidar Prison, Ahvaz
126. Ahlam Abeyyat (Bandar)

  • Charges: Unknown
  • Sentence: Pending legal process
  • Case Initiation Date: January 8, 2025
  • Place of Detention: Unknown, arrested in Ahvaz

At the conclusion of this report, HRANA urgently calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all women imprisoned in Iran solely for their beliefs, activism, and advocacy for civil and human rights. These women, who have bravely fought for justice and equality, should not have to sacrifice their freedom for demanding their fundamental rights.

Freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and freedom of belief are universal principles that must be upheld without discrimination. The international community cannot remain silent in the face of these injustices. Now, more than ever, global support is critical. Governments, human rights organizations, and activists worldwide must stand with Iranian women, applying diplomatic pressure, launching awareness campaigns, and supporting organizations advocating for women’s rights. Ignoring these violations will only embolden further repression.

In addition to this report, HRANA has published a list of 18 individuals responsible for the suppression of women’s rights in Iran over the past year. This report names officials involved in issuing harsh sentences, enforcing repressive policies, and imposing severe restrictions, contributing to the systematic oppression of women. Readers can refer to this report for a deeper insight into the scale of state-driven repression.

Global solidarity and action against the suppression of women are more essential than ever. Every effort—no matter how small—contributes to a larger movement toward justice, equality, and freedom for women in Iran.

Female Prisoners in Evin: Latest Report on Names and Sentences

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HRANA News Agency – This report provides an updated list and the latest status of 77 female political and security prisoners, 69 of whom are currently held in Evin Prison, while 8 others have been granted temporary leave. Judge Iman Afshari has played a significant role in issuing sentences, having ruled on at least 33 cases, while Judge Abolghasem Salavati has issued verdicts for at least 17 of these prisoners. These two judges were also responsible for the death sentences of Varisheh Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi.

As of the time of this report, 69 women remain incarcerated in Evin’s general and quarantine wards, while 8 prisoners—Narges Mohammadi, Samaneh Nowruz Moradi, Rezvaneh Ahmad-Khan Beigi, Bahareh Hedayat, Zohreh Sayadi, Mahvash Sabet (Shahriari), Kimia Bani Adam, and Shabnam Nematzadeh—are currently on temporary leave.

Among these detainees:

. 11 prisoners remain in legal limbo without finalized sentences.
. 2 prisoners have been sentenced to death.
. Judge Iman Afshari, head of Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, has issued at least 33 sentences.
. Judge Abolghasem Salavati, head of Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, has ruled on at least 17 cases.
. Some other prisoners were tried in courts in Mashhad, Shahriar, and other judicial jurisdictions.

One of the longest-held prisoners in this ward is Maryam Haji Hosseini, who has been detained since September 2019 on espionage charges. Additionally, some prisoners in this ward are over 60 years old and, despite serious health conditions, have been denied specialized medical care. The youngest prisoner, Kimia Bani Adam (20 years old), was recently granted temporary leave.

Several prisoners, including Golrokh Iraee, Elaheh Fouladi, Pakhshan Azizi, Maryam Yahyavi, Motahareh Gunei, Vida Rabani, Varisheh Moradi, and Zahra Safaei, have been denied family visits for unclear reasons.

Case Profiles of Female Political Prisoners in Evin Prison:

1. Golrokh Iraee

Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the state, disturbing public order
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 5 years in prison + social restrictions
Arrest Date: September 26, 2022
Transferred to Evin: November 29, 2022

2. Varisheh Moradi (Mirzaei)

Charges: Membership in an opposition group, armed rebellion (Baghi), resisting and assaulting officers
Court: Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court & Criminal Court Branch 2, Qods Judicial Complex
Current status: Sentenced to 6 months in prison in one case and death penalty in another
Arrest Date: July 31, 2023
Transferred to Evin: December 26, 2023

3. Pakhshan Azizi

Charges: Armed rebellion (Baghi)
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Current status: Death sentence confirmed by the Supreme Court
Arrest Date: July 31, 2023
Transferred to Evin: December 9, 2023

4. Maryam Haji Hosseini

Charges: Corruption on earth (Efsad-fil-Arz) and espionage for Israel
Court: Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 10 years in prison + asset confiscation
Date of imprisonment: March 11, 2020
Arrest Date: August-September 2019
Transferred to Evin: March 11, 2020

5. Azam (Nasrin) Khezri Javadi

Charges: Assembly and collusion to act against national security
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 5 years in prison
Arrest Date: May 1, 2019
Transferred to Evin: July 2, 2022

6. Shakila Monfared

Charges: Membership in opposition groups, destruction of public property, disruption of public order, propaganda against the state, and blasphemy
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 15 years and 5 months in prison across four separate cases, plus 10 lashes, social restrictions, and exile
Arrest Date: January 20, 2021
Transferred to Evin: July 20, 2022

7. Masoumeh (Farah) Nassaji

Charges: Unspecified
Court: Branch 28 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 5 years and 4 months in prison
Arrest Date: Unknown
Transferred to Evin: September 4, 2022

8. Fariba Kamalabadi

Charges: Leading a group labeled a “deviant sect” with the alleged aim of disrupting national security
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 10 years in prison
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Transferred to Evin: December 7, 2022

9. Vida Rabbani

Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security, propaganda against the state, blasphemy, and disrupting public order
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 17 years and 7 months in prison, plus social restrictions
Arrest date: September 24, 2022
Transferred to Evin: December 11, 2022

10. Parvin Mirasan

Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 4 years in prison
Arrest Date: November 4, 2022
Transferred to Evin: March 19, 2023

11. Sepideh Gholian

Charges: Insulting the Supreme Leader, removing hijab, promoting promiscuity and indecency, and repeatedly committing the same offense during court hearings
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court & Branch 1207 of Criminal Court 2, Shahid Kachouyi Judicial Complex
Sentence: 3 years and 3 months in prison across two separate cases, plus social restrictions
Arrest Date: March 15, 2023
Transferred to Evin: March 19, 2023

12. Farahnaz Nikkhoo

Charges: Acting against national security through espionage
Court: Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Arrest Date: December 3, 2022
Transferred to Evin: April 30, 2023

13. Zohreh Sarv

Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 7 years in prison
Arrest Date: September-October 2021
Transferred to Evin: May 1, 2023

14. Saeideh Shafiei

Charges: Propaganda against the state, assembly and collusion
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 3 years and 6 months in prison, plus social restrictions
Arrest Date: January 22, 2023
Transferred to Evin: September 6, 2024

15. Sodabeh Fakharzadeh

Charges: Assembly and collusion to disrupt national security
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 5 years in prison
Arrest Date: February-March 2023
Transferred to Evin: May 9, 2023

16. Shiva Esmaeili

Charges: Repeat offense of assembly and collusion against national security
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 10 years in prison
Arrest Date: October-November 2020
Transferred to Evin: May 22, 2023

17. Mahboobeh Rezaei

Charges: Membership in opposition groups, assembly and collusion against national security, propaganda against the state, blasphemy, removing hijab, and promoting corruption on social media
Court: Branch 28 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court & Criminal Court 2, Qods Judicial Complex
Sentence: 20 years and 3 months in prison across two separate cases, plus fines
Arrest Date: May 22, 2023
Transferred to Evin: June 6, 2023

18. Tahereh (Fereshteh) Noori

Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security, disrupting public order
Court: Tehran Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 5 years in prison
Arrest Date: May 22, 2023
Transferred to Evin: July 4, 2023

19. Maryam (Anisha) Asadollahi

Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 5 years and 8 months in prison
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Transferred to Evin: July 26, 2023

20. Azar Korvandi (Korvandi) Musazadeh

Charges: Assembly and collusion to act against national security through cooperation with opposition groups
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 5 years in prison
Arrest Date: July 29, 2023
Transferred to Evin: Summer of 2019

21. Nasim Gholami Simiari

Charges: Destruction of public property to disrupt public order and security, opposing the Islamic government, assembly and collusion
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 6 years in prison, 74 lashes, and 20 years of exile under judicial supervision in Angooran, Zanjan Province
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Transferred to Evin: September 26, 2023

22. Zahra Safaei
Charges: Assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 5 years in prison
Arrest Date: September 12, 2023
Transferred to Evin: October 10, 2023
23. Marzieh Farsi

Charges: Membership in opposition groups
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 15 years in prison
Arrest Date: October 17, 2023
Transferred to Evin: August 21, 2023

24. Forough Taghizadeh

Charges: Membership in opposition groups
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 15 years in prison
Arrest Date: October 17, 2023
Transferred to Evin: August 21, 2023

25. Kobra Beiki
Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 3 years in prison
Arrest Date: During the 2022 nationwide protests (Date unknown)
Transferred to Evin: October 21, 2023
26. Masoumeh Akbari

Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security, propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 28 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 2 years in prison
Arrest Date: October-November 2018
Transferred to Evin: October 28, 2023

27. Reyhaneh Ansari Nejad

Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security
Court: Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 4 years in prison, plus social restrictions
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Transferred to Evin: November 6, 2023

28. Raheleh Rahemi Pour
Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 6 years in prison
Arrest Date: November 12, 2019
Transferred to Evin: November 18, 2023
29. Mahnaz Tarah

Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 4 years and 4 months in prison
Arrest Date: November 13, 2023
Transferred to Evin: November 23, 2023

30. Narges Mansouri

Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security, propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 9 years in prison across two separate cases
Arrest Date: August 12, 2019
Transferred to Evin: December 1, 2023

31. Elaheh Fouladi

Charges: Propaganda against the state, assembly and collusion
Court: Tehran Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 5 years in prison
Arrest Date: January -February 2020
Transferred to Evin: December 12, 2023

32. Shirin Saeedi
Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security
Court: Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 5 years in prison
Arrest Date: December 23, 2023
Transferred to Evin: December 23, 2023
33. Nasrin Roshan
Charges: Propaganda against the state, assembly and collusion
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 3 years in prison
Arrest Date: January 1, 2024
Transferred to Evin: November 16, 2023
34. Mina Khajavi, Christian Convert
Charges: Forming an illegal group to disrupt national security, acting against national security by promoting evangelical Christianity and establishing a house church
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 6 years in prison
Arrest Date: June-July 2020
Transferred to Evin: January 8, 2024
35. Laleh Saati, Christian Convert
Charges: Acting against national security
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 2 years in prison
Arrest Date: Unknown
Transferred to Evin: February 13, 2024
36. Neda Fotouhi
Charges: Propaganda against the state, membership in the Erfan-e Halgheh group, assembly and collusion against domestic and foreign security by participating in Mahsa Amini protests and commemorations
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 6 years and 8 months in prison
Arrest Date: September-October 2023
Transferred to Evin: February 17, 2024
37. Lian Darvish
Charges: Assembly and collusion, insulting the Supreme Leader, propaganda against the state
Court: Tehran Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 5 years in prison
Arrest Date: Unknown
Transferred to Evin: February 21, 2024
38. Nahid Khodajo

Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security, disrupting public order
Court: Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 6 years in prison and 74 lashes
Arrest Date: May 1, 2019
Transferred to Evin: February 21, 2024

39. Maryam Yahyavi

Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 1 year in prison
Arrest Date: November 2, 2014
Transferred to Evin: March 3, 2024

40. Samaneh Asghari

Charges: Propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 29 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 1 year in prison
Arrest Date: September 16, 2023
Transferred to Evin: April 3, 2024

41. Sakineh Parvaneh

Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security (6 years), propaganda against the Islamic Republic (1 year and 6 months)
Court: Branch 1 of Mashhad’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 7 years and 6 months in prison
Arrest Date: March-April 2023
Transferred to Evin: April 3, 2024

42. Mandana Karimi Bakhtiari

Charges: Propaganda against the state, membership in opposition groups with intent to act against national security
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 5 years in prison
Arrest Date: June 10, 2024
Transferred to Evin: June 10, 2024

43. Hora Nikbakht

Charges: Propaganda against the state, insulting the Supreme Leader
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 1 year in prison
Arrest Date: June 12, 2024
Transferred to Evin: June 12, 2024

44. Narges Khorasani

Charges: Membership in the Erfan-e Halgheh spiritual group
Court: Tehran Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 3 years in prison
Arrest Date: July-August 2022
Transferred to Evin: June 15, 2024

45. Parisa Yousefi

Charges: Membership in the Erfan-e Halgheh spiritual group
Court: Tehran Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 3 years in prison
Arrest Date: July-August 2022
Transferred to Evin: June 15, 2024

46. Fereshteh Hosseini

Charges: Membership in the Erfan-e Halgheh spiritual group
Court: Tehran Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 5 years in prison
Arrest Date: July-August 2022
Transferred to Evin: June 15, 2024

47. Parivash Moslemi

Charges: Propaganda against the state, insulting the Supreme Leader, assembly and collusion
Court: Tehran Revolutionary Court & Criminal Court 2, Qods Judicial Complex
Sentence: 4 years and 2 months in prison across two separate cases
Arrest Date: August-September 2023
Transferred to Evin: July 7, 2024

48. Zahra (Yas) Bonakdar Tehrani

Charges: Affiliation with the Erfan-e Halgheh spiritual group
Court: Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 2 years in prison
Arrest Date: Unknown
Transferred to Evin: July 23, 2024

49. Moloud Safaei

Charges: Propaganda against the state
Court: Tehran Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 3 years in prison
Arrest Date: June 16, 2021
Transferred to Evin: July 30, 2024

50. Hamraz Sadeghi

Charges: Propaganda against the state
Court: Tehran Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 1 year in prison
Arrest Date: February 24, 2018
Transferred to Evin: August 10, 2024

51. Arezoo Azarmsefat

Charges: Collaboration with an opposition group
Court: Tehran Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 3 years and 9 months in prison
Arrest Date: May 1, 2024
Transferred to Evin: August 26, 2024

52. Saeedeh (Bahareh) Ghorbanali

Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security, propaganda against the state, insulting the Supreme Leader and the founder of the Islamic Republic
Court: Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 3 years in prison
Arrest Date: Spring 2019
Transferred to Evin: September 7, 2024

53. Maryam Banoo Nasiri

Charges: Assembly and collusion
Court: Branch 1 of Shahriar’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 3 years and 7 months in prison
Arrest Date: July 17, 2020
Transferred to Evin: September 8, 2024

54. Shima Azam Farzan

Charges: Assembly and collusion against national security, propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 6 years in prison
Arrest Date: November 7, 2022
Transferred to Evin: September 23, 2024

55. Golnaz Salah Chin

Charges: Propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 1 year in prison
Arrest Date: February-March 2024
Transferred to Evin: October 3, 2024

56. Mahvash (Saye) Seidal Tadoei

Charges: Spreading false information
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 3 years in prison across two separate cases
Arrest Date: June 21, 2023
Transferred to Evin: October 6, 2024

57. Motahereh Gounei

Charges: Propaganda against the state in favor of opposition media
Court: Branch 29 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 1 year in prison, temporary ban on education, and forced transfer to Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
Arrest Date: May 1, 2024
Transferred to Evin: October 7, 2024

58. Maryam Vahidi Far

Charges: National security offenses (alleged support for Saeed Mohammadi Douraki)
Court: Shahriar Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 17 months in prison
Arrest Date: Early 2024
Transferred to Evin: October 31, 2024

59. Masoumeh Askari

Charges: Collaboration with opposition groups, membership in anti-state organizations
Court status: Under review in Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: Not yet issued
Arrest Date: July-August 2024
Transferred to Evin: October 8, 2024

60. Nayereh Behnoud

Charges: Propaganda against the state, assembly and collusion through membership in opposition groups
Court status: Under review in Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: Not yet issued
Arrest Date: September-October 2024
Transferred to Evin: October 21, 2024

61. Elnaz (Solmaz) Ahmadi

Charges: Propaganda against the state, assembly and collusion
Court status: Under investigation
Sentence: Pending
Arrest Date: December 27, 2024
Transferred to Evin: December 29, 2024

62. Zahra Sharif Kazemi

Charges: Unknown
Court status: Under investigation
Sentence: Pending
Arrest Date: December 24, 2024
Transferred to Evin: December 22, 2024

63. Nasim Eslam Zehi (Sunni Muslim)

Charges: Suspected affiliation with ISIS
Court status: Under review in Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: Not yet issued
Arrest Date: August-September 2023
Transferred to Evin: March 4, 2024

64. Bornagol Abdollah Vav (Tajikistani national)

Charges: Unknown
Court status: Under review in Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: Not yet issued
Arrest Date: Unknown
Transferred to Evin: September 25, 2024

65. Aisha Rezaei Vav (Tajikistani national)

Charges: Unknown
Court status: Under review in Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: Not yet issued
Arrest Date: Unknown
Transferred to Evin: September 25, 2024

66. Khadijeh Rezaei Vav (Tajikistani national)

Charges: Unknown
Court status: Under review in Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: Not yet issued
Arrest Date: Unknown
Transferred to Evin: September 25, 2024

68. Eslam Bani Hassani (Jordanian national)

Charges: Unknown
Court status: Under review in Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: Not yet issued
Date of imprisonment: September 25, 2024

69. Hajar Zaboli (Afghan national)

Charges: Unknown
Court status: Under review in Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: Not yet issued
Arrest Date: Unknown
Transferred to Evin: September 25, 2024

Female Prisoners Currently on Temporary Leave from Evin Prison:
In addition to those incarcerated, several prisoners are currently on temporary leave. Their names and case details are as follows:

1. Narges Mohammadi (Nobel Peace Prize Laureate & Human Rights Activist)

Charges: Propaganda against the Islamic Republic (issuing anti-execution statements), sit-in protest inside prison, disobedience against prison authorities, destruction of property, defamation, assault, resisting officers, and further propaganda activities
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, Branch 1177 of Criminal Court 2 (Qods Judicial Complex), Branch 29 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 15 years and 6 months in prison across seven separate cases, plus 74 lashes, exile, and social restrictions
Arrest Date: November 16, 2021
Transferred to Evin: July 20, 2022– Granted leave on December 4, 2024

 

2. Samaneh Noruz (Nowruz) Moradi

Charges: Membership in opposition groups with intent to disrupt national security, assembly and collusion against national security, propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 28 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 13 years and 9 months in prison
Arrest Date: April 24, 2023
Transferred to Evin: Unknown – Granted leave on April 23, 2024

3. Rezvaneh Ahmad-Khan Beigi

Charges: Assembly and collusion against internal security, propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 28 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 20 months in prison
Arrest Date: September 18, 2023
Transferred to Evin: Unknown – Granted leave on September 18, 2024 (Shahrivar 28, 1403)

4. Bahareh Hedayat

Charges: Assembly and collusion, propaganda against the state
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 4 years and 8 months in prison, plus social restrictions
Arrest Date: October 3, 2022
Transferred to Evin: November 2022 – Granted leave on February 19, 2024

 

5. Zohreh Sayadi

Charges: Unknown
Court: Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 1 year in prison
Arrest Date: December 10, 2019
Transferred to Evin: May 30, 2023– Granted leave on August 8, 2023

6. Mahvash Sabet (Shahriari) (Baha’i Citizen)

Charges: Leading a group labeled a “deviant sect” with the alleged aim of disrupting national security
Court: Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 10 years in prison
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Transferred to Evin: December 23, 2022 – Granted leave on December 4, 2024

7. Kimia Bani Adam

Charges: Unknown
Court: Tehran Revolutionary Court
Sentence: 2 years in prison
Arrest Date: Unknown
Transferred to Evin: December 5, 2024 – Granted leave on December 16, 2024

8. Shabnam Nematzadeh

Charges: Major disruption of Iran’s economic system by obstructing the distribution of essential goods (pharmaceuticals)
Court: Branch 3 of the Economic Corruption Court
Sentence: 20 years in prison, 74 lashes, and permanent disqualification from certain activities
Arrest Date: August-September 2019
Transferred to Evin: Unknown – Granted leave on July 17, 2024

Female Dentist Arrested by Security Forces Following Assault

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Freedom of Expression, News, Women
Farzaneh Mohammadi Parsa, HRANA, Tehran

Farzaneh Mohammadi Parsa, a dentist residing in Tehran, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of the Human Rights Activists in Iran, Farzaneh Mohammadi Parsa was arrested at her private residence on Wednesday, December 25. Reports indicate that her arrest involved physical assault.

A knowledgeable source confirmed the news to HRANA, stating that Ms. Parsa had previously been detained over issues related to hijab enforcement and writing posts about boycotting Iran’s presidential elections. She was released after signing a pledge.

As of now, no information is available regarding the reasons for her arrest or the charges brought against her.

HRANA documented 1,505 cases of violations against freedom of thought and expression in Iran during 2024, with 1,591 individuals arrested.