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HAIL TO THE IRANIAN
WOMEN'S REVOLUTIONISTS FALLEN FOR FREDOM
against
the supreme leader, the arch-reactionary Ayatollah Ali Khomeini,
and his placeman president. The message of
the women when the former president visited a university was plain: <give way or
get lost> in 2023 and still is.
IN MEMORY OF ASRA PANAHI (16)- JINA MAMINI (22) - NIKA SHAKARAMI (16), SARINA ESMAILZADEH (16) HADIS NAJAFI (20), AND MORE WOMEN WHO WERE ASSASINATED SO
FAR BY THE IRANIAN AXIS OF EVIL.
Click here for a total list so far
(Updates
November 22, 2024)
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December 31,
2023 - Preface about the below 3 heroines of Iran by
Gino d'Artali : Beacons of hope and inspiration on the
road towards a long and free Iran . * Jina Amini,
our sister/daughter who martyred herself for freedom;
*Narges Mohammadi, our sister and as I call her 'mother
of a free Iran' and winner of the Nobel Prize of Freedom
2023 and sentenced five times to a total of 31 years in
prison and 154 lashes but who refuses to give in to the
mullahs' regime to wear a hijab or bow to their demands
and therefore is refused medical care although needing
it badly and bringing her live in danger but says "Victory
is not easy, but it is certain" * and Maryam
Akbari Monfared, our sister who's encarcerated since
15 years and refuses to bow down to the mullahs saying "Finally,
one day, I will sing the song of victory from the summit
of the mountain, like the sun. Tomorrow belongs to us"
Read all about them here and let them inspire you on
your road towards a long and free Iran or as we say in
the West: 'Three strikes and the mullahs' regime is out'
Be the finalizing strike dear and brave dissent |
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Please do read
the above and following articles about heroines who risk live and
limb for the women-led revolution and no matter what
they'll never give in nor up!and other stories: click on the underlined
November '24
topics:
20 November 2024:
World Children's Day is
Meaningless Without Fighting to Protect the Most
Vulnerable
November 18, 2024:
Students Hospitalized After
Chemical Attack at Tehran Girls' School
November 15, 2024:
Kianoosh Sanjari:
The Iranian Journalist Who Refused to Be Silent or Stay
Away
14 Nov 2024:
The Heroic Role of Women Fighting
for Freedom
November 14, 2023:
Six More Young Protesters
Sentenced to Death in Iran After Grossly Unfair Trial
and
Seeking justice
for massacres protesters
And earlier
Actual stories:
Commemoration of the Fallen for Freedom
Part 5
And more commemorational stories
and
Click here for previous inspiring
stories and articles
incl. Red Alerts |
'New' topic: a regimes' re-newed method of
torture: denial of medical care
November 4, 2024
"UN Expert Highlights Alarming
Violations Against Women and Fundamental Freedoms..."
October 19-18 2024 - July 18, 2016
Health taken hostage
And read here more about the
'Nurses 'strike' back':
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
August 30, 2024:
"Nurses can neutralize security
forces' efforts with unity."
and updates:
August 28, 2024:
Nurses' demands - "A nurse will
die, but will not accept humiliation,":
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"NO to executions"
campaign
In support - reflection and
updates:
Sept. 7 - August 20, 2024
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
'The mullahs' regime / OHCHR* gallows' dance'
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
July 8 - 4, 2024:
The-death-sentence-against-Sharifeh-Mohammadi
June 15, 2024:
Prisoner Swap with Iran is
Shameful Reward
June 5 - May 23, 2024:
It |Iran| puts people to death in
order to terrorize the population into silence.
and other stories
*OHCHR - UN Office of
the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Click here for earlier reports
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November 22 -20, 2024
<<Rights groups demand
medical release of jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges
Mohammadi...
& <<Jiyan Hisen of Kongra
Star: We will reinforce the fight against executions...
& <<Dozens of grieving
families demand reversal of death sentences for Varisheh
Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi...
& <<Kongra Star: We
wholeheartedly salute every woman who stands up against
injustice...
& <<Iranian Woman Appears
in Court After Confronting Harasser...
& <<Iran Jails Young
Protest Supporter Arrested at Memorial Ceremony...
& <<IRGC Rejects
Conditional Release Request for Political Prisoner
Mahnaz Tarah...
and more actual and revealing news |
November 20 - 18, 2024
<<Young woman murdered by
husband...
& Vida Movahed Released
from Hospital...
& <<The Plight of Young
Children Incarcerated with Their Mothers...
& World March of Women
condemns death sentence of Varisheh Moradi...
& <<Nasimeh Eslam Zehi with
Her 7-month-old Baby Held in Iran's Evin Prison...
& <<Nasrin Shahkarami stands trial...
&<<"Mala Jin": The unique
women's houses transforming Middle Eastern society...
& <<Iranian Activist
Reports Sexual Abuse in Detention...
& <<'We'll Make You Confess
to Everything': Iranian Man Tortured to Death in
Custody...
and more actual and revealing news |
November 18 - 15, 2024
<<Nasrin Shahkarami stands
trial...
& <<Roshanak Malai-Alishah
remains detained amid uncertainty about her condition...
& <<Ghafar Akbari dies due
to torture at Malekan Intelligence Detention Center...
& <<Two years of forced
disappearance of Osman Mame, a "Woman-Life-Freedom"
Movement Arrestee...
& <<Nurses and Retirees
Protest Against Injustice in Tehran and Other Cities...
& <<Political activist
Zahra Rezaei arrested in Tehran to serve her prison
sentence...
& <<22 political defendants
sentenced to a total of 161 years of imprisonment in
Isfahan...
and more actual and fact-finding news |
When one hurts or kills a women
one hurts or kills hummanity and is an antrocitie.
Gino d'Artali
and: My mother (1931-1997) always said to me <Mi
figlio, non esistono notizie <vecchie> perche puoi imparare qualcosa da
qualsiasi notizia.> Translated: <My son, there is no such thing as so
called 'old' news because you can learn something from any news.>
Gianna d'Artali.
Dear reader, let us, apart from all the other
news following please read first the most inspiring but alas also most
disturbing news.
In other words: Rise more for the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' uprisal. Gino
d'Artali
Narges Mohammadi
Medyanews - November 22, 2024
<<Rights groups demand medical release of jailed Iranian Nobel laureate
Narges Mohammadi
Over 40 human rights organisations urge UN intervention for Nobel Peace
Prize winner Narges Mohammadi's medical release from Iran's Evin Prison
amid serious health concerns. Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges
Mohammadi requires urgent medical care while serving a nearly 14-year
prison sentence, as rights groups petition the UN Human Rights Council
for her immediate release on humanitarian grounds. The journalist and
human rights defender underwent surgery on 14 November to remove a
potentially cancerous bone lesion from her leg. Despite her doctor's
advice, prison authorities returned her to Evin Prison after just two
days. "Years of imprisonment and months of solitary confinement have
severely compromised Mohammadi's health, leaving her with multiple
serious conditions that cannot be addressed through a short, incomplete
hospital visit," the Free Narges Coalition and partner organisations
stated in their joint letter. Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace
Prize, has been imprisoned since November 2021 on charges including
<propaganda activity against the state> and <collusion against state
security>. She previously suffered multiple heart attacks in 2022,
requiring emergency surgery. The coalition of more than 40 organisations,
including Reporters Without Borders (RSF), warns that Mohammadi's case
reflects a broader pattern of medical neglect of prisoners in Iran. They
cited the death of poet Baktash Abtin in January 2022 after delays in
medical care. "Prison authorities' withholding of essential urgent
medical treatment from Mohammadi displays a callous disregard for her
health and wellbeing under detention," the letter highlighted. The
organisations are calling for Mohammadi's unconditional release and, in
the interim, immediate medical furlough. They urge the UN Human Rights
Council to ensure Iran implements its previous commitment to provide
adequate healthcare for all individuals in custody.>>
Source:
https://medyanews.net/rights-groups-demand-medical-release-of-jailed-iranian-nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi/
Varisheh Moradi
Jinha - Womens News Agency 22 Nov 2024 - by PERWIN AMARA
<<Jiyan Hisen of Kongra Star: We will reinforce the fight against
executions
"The death sentence handed down to Warisha Moradi is a message to all
revolutionary women," said Jiyan Hisen, coordinating member of Kongra
Star. "We will reinforce the fight against executions."
Qamishlo- Violence against women is on the rise in the Middle East,
violating women's right to life. The male-state system seeing women's
struggle as a great threat against it uses methods of violence against
women in society. On November 10, Warisha Moradi, a women's rights
defender and a member of the East Kurdistan Free Women Society (KJAR),
was sentenced to death by Branch 15 of the Tehran Islamic Revolutionary
Court on charges of <armed rebellion> against the Iranian regime. "We
will reinforce the fight against executions," said Jiyan Hisen,
coordinating member of Kongra Star.
'The death sentence is against all women'
The aim of this sentence is to punish all women, Jiyan Hisen stressed,
adding: "Warisha Moradi was sentenced to death in November, an important
month in the fight against violence against women. In November, women
organize activities and actions against violence. However, Warisha
Moradi was sentenced to death in such an important month. The aim of
this sentence is to punish all women fighting gender-based violence. The
death sentence handed down to Warish Moradi is a message to all
revolutionary women."
'Threats to women's struggle increase gender-based violence'
Violence against women increases, as the patriarchal system exists,
Jiyan Hisen said. "Violence against women increases and women are
deprived of their rights due to the patriarchal system. Especially in
recent years, women have been subjected to more brutal violence. Leader
Apo (Abdullah Ocalan) says, 'The 21st century will be the century of
women's freedom'. His words inspired women all around the world during
the revolution in Rojava. Now, women take to the streets all over the
world to demand their rights. As the struggle gets stronger,
gender-based violence and femicide increase. The threats to women's
struggle increase gender-based violence and femicide. We must strengthen
the struggle to end violence against women."
'Violence will continue unless the patriarchal mindset changes'
Social change is needed to ensure gender equality, Jiyan Hisen
emphasized. "Violence will continue unless the patriarchal mindset
changes. As Kongra Star, we have recently organized many activities,
workshops and seminars to educate men. During our last workshop in the
Jazira Canon, we discussed 'Family Law'. The participants discussed many
issues such as the Family Law, women's rights, how to build an equal and
free life and a democratic family."
'The fight against violence will continue'
Jiyan Hisen concluded her speech, saying: "As Kongra Star, we will
continue to fight against gender-based violence. We will fight against
violence not only in November but also all the days in the year. We call
on all women to unite and be solidarity with each other in order to
fight against violence." >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/jiyan-hisen-of-kongra-star-we-will-reinforce-the-fight-against-executions-36024
Varisheh Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 21 Nov 2024
<<Dozens of grieving families demand reversal of death sentences for
Varisheh Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi
Dozens of bereaved families have issued a statement condemning the death
sentences handed down by the Islamic Republic of Iran. Highlighting the
cases of Kurdish political activists Varisheh Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi,
the families have called for the annulment of their death sentences and
an end to capital punishment in Iran. In conjunction with this
statement, a petition has been launched, urging justice-seekers,
activists, and advocates for fairness to amplify the voices of Verisha
and Pakhshan. The petition demands urgent and concrete actions to
abolish death sentences in Iran. To date, over 2,000 political and civil
activists, journalists, and bereaved families have signed the petition,
reflecting growing national and international concern over the use of
capital punishment in Iran.
The complete statement is provided below.
"Statement by Victim Families and Human Rights Activists on the Death
Sentence of Varishe Moradi, Pakhshan Azizi and the Wave of Executions in
Iran"
For months, the cry of "No to executions" has been echoing from the
women's ward of Evin Prison and 24 other prisons across Iran. In the
past two years, amid a surge in the number of executions and with over
250 people executed since the new administration took office, an average
of five people are executed daily in Iran.
We, a group of bereaved families and civil and human rights activists in
Iran, express our profound concern and sorrow over this unprecedented
increase in executions. This joint call to action is a collective
protest, urging the people of Iran, human rights organizations, and
international institutions to take immediate and decisive steps.
To the People of Iran: By attending protests and amplifying your voices,
show the world that we demand an end to executions and a commitment to
human rights in Iran. Your solidarity and participation are potent
forces in this struggle.
To Human Rights Organizations: We call on domestic and international
human rights organizations, such as Amnesty International, Human Rights
Watch, and the UN Human Rights Council, to continuously monitor the
situation of prisoners in Iran and increase pressure on the Islamic
Republic to halt executions.
To World Governments and International Organizations: We urge
governments and international bodies to use all diplomatic and legal
tools to hold the Islamic Republic accountable and prevent
state-sanctioned murder by this regime. Following the execution of
Jamshid Sharmahd, a German-American citizen, the closure of three
Iranian consulates in Germany was a positive step toward responding to
these executions.
To Media and Journalists: We appeal to domestic and international media
and journalists to widely cover the alarming rise in executions and
human rights violations in Iran, raising awareness and mobilizing public
opinion on this crisis.
To the Iranian Diaspora: We urge all Iranians abroad to organize
rallies, protests, and meetings with government representatives and
parliament members to intensify pressure on the Islamic Republic.
To Save Varishe Moradi, Pakhshan Azizi, and all those sentenced to
death, we call for simultaneous protests in dozens of cities worldwide.
We hope that November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of
Violence Against Women, will be a day when voices in numerous cities
across the globe rise together to cry out
In conclusion, as a group of victims' families seeking justice and
activists, we oppose all forms of state repression and violence against
the people. We firmly believe that we can only achieve a fair and
peaceful society through justice, equality, and respect for human
rights.>>
Source: Hengaw English:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-09-article-1
Jinha - Womens News Agency 21 Nov 2024
<<Kongra Star: We wholeheartedly salute every woman who stands up
against injustice
"Together, we are striving to build a future where women’s freedom and
dignity are inviolable rights," Kongra Star said in a statement to mark
the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
News Center- Kongra Star has published a statement, expressing
solidarity with all women's movements and feminist movements around the
world on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against
Women. "On this day when women’s voices unite to defend their dignity
and their right to a safe and free life, we write to you with a spirit
of resilience and struggle," the statement said. "On November 25, the
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we
wholeheartedly salute every woman who stands up against injustice -
whether in her home, on the streets, behind prison bars or on the front
lines of resistance. We salute the women who are defending freedom all
over the world: from Palestine, where women are resisting the brutality
of occupation, to India, where they are fighting for equality, from
war-torn Sudan, where women are bearing the brunt of conflict and
injustice, to Iran and Eastern Kurdistan, where women are holding up the
flag of resistance despite oppression."
Systematic violence against women stems from the patriarchal mindset,
Kongra Star emphasized in the statement. "It is at the root of all forms
of violence - be it exploitation, forced occupation, enslavement or
massacre. Therefore, the fight against this violence must aim to
overcome the patriarchal system itself. This system, which is reinforced
and perpetuated by the state, continues to reproduce violence against
women at all levels.
'The patriarchal system wages a special kind of war against women'
"The patriarchal system wages a special kind of war against women.
Targeting their achievements and hard-won rights, it seeks to
incorporate women's movements into its framework, depriving them of
leadership and denying them true liberation."
'We live in the shadow of an undeclared Third World War'
We live in the shadow of an undeclared Third World War in which women
are the main targets of a multi-layered struggle that threatens their
existence and seeks to silence their voices, the statement said, adding:
"The Third World War is not just a military conflict, but a systematic
war that is directed against life in all its aspects. It destroys
culture, nature and fundamental human values. Faced with this global
threat that endangers our existence as individuals and peoples, it is
our duty as women to oppose this organized violence that is directed
against life, identity and hope." Calling for unity and increased
solidarity among women, Kongra Star said, "It is now more important than
ever for women's movements worldwide to unite and build self-protection
mechanisms to counter the attempts of oppressive forces." Mentioning the
revolution led by women in Rojava, the statement said, "This revolution,
in which women are an important and leading force, is under constant
attack - especially from the fascist Turkish state, which positions
itself as the enemy of women and aims to crush this movement striving
for freedom and equality. They want to destroy everything we have built,
but we know that a revolution led by women is a revolution that cannot
be defeated. It will continue until its goals are achieved. This call is
a renewed commitment to the path of struggle - a pledge to work hand in
hand to create networks of support and solidarity that challenge
oppression and ensure that women's voices remain powerful and
unyielding. We pledge to stand with every woman who stands up against
injustice, every woman who resists oppression, and every woman who
demands her rights in a just society and a dignified life."
'Protecting the women's revolution requires strengthening independent
organizations'
"As Kongra Star, we know that protecting the women’s revolution requires
strengthening independent organizations and self-defense mechanisms. We
believe that this moment is a historic opportunity to forge a global
alliance that resists all attempts at subjugation and highlights the
fact that the voice of women is stronger than the forces of darkness. To
all revolutionary women, to all women who cling to their dreams despite
oppression, and to all who confront violence in every corner of the
world, we assure you that you are not alone. Together, we are writing a
new chapter in the history of resistance, striving to build a future
where women's freedom and dignity are inviolable rights. Let us continue
the struggle, strengthen our unity, and make this century the century of
women's freedom and empowerment. Women, Life, Freedom." >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/kongra-star-we-wholeheartedly-salute-every-woman-who-stands-up-against-injustice-36022
And other actual news:
Elham Qaderi
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 21 Nov 2024
<<Kurdish woman arrested by security forces in Piranshahr
Elham Qaderi, a Kurdish woman from Piranshahr, was detained by security
forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. She was transferred to a
security detention center in Urmia According to information received by
the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on Wednesday, November 20,
2024, Elham Qaderi was arrested by security forces after they raided her
family home in Piranshahr. The raid, conducted without presenting a
search warrant, involved approximately 10 security personnel, including
two female officers. At the time of reporting, no specific information
is available regarding the reasons for her arrest, the charges brought
against her, or her whereabouts.>>
Source: Hengaw English:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-09-article-3
Shahab Nadali and Mahmoud Mehrabi
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 21 Nov 2024
<<Death sentence of Shahab Nadali Jozani overturned; Mahmoud Mehrabi
acquitted
The Supreme Court of Islamic Republic of Iran has overturned the death
sentence of Shahab Nadali, a political prisoner from Hamedan, while
simultaneously acquitting Mahmoud Mehrabi, another political prisoner
held in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, of the charge of <corruption on
earth>.
According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human
Rights, the death sentence of 42-year-old Shahab Nadali was overturned
by the 39th Branch of the Supreme Court. In a separate development,
35-year-old Mahmoud Mehrabi, a political prisoner from Mobarakeh,
Isfahan, was acquitted of <corruption on earth> by an appellate branch
of the Revolutionary Court of Isfahan. Nadali's case has been referred
to an appellate court for reconsideration, with a new hearing scheduled
for December 3, 2024. Nadali was initially sentenced to death in
mid-February 2023 by the 26th Branch of the Revolutionary Court of
Tehran, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, on charges of <armed
rebellion> for alleged membership in the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK)
and was additionally sentenced to five years in prison for <assembly and
collusion.> He was arrested on June 7, 2023, by Intelligence forces in
Hamedan and later transferred to Evin Prison. Regarding Mehrabi's
acquittal, his lawyer, Babak Farsani, stated: "My client, Mahmoud
Mehrabi, has been acquitted of the charge of <corruption on earth> by
the Revolutionary Court in Isfahan acting as an appellate branch." He
further explained that "other charges against him will be handled by the
Criminal Court Branch Two and the Revolutionary Court in Mobarakeh."
Mehrabi was sentenced to death in mid-May 2024 by the Fifth Branch of
the Revolutionary Court in Isfahan on charges of <corruption on earth.>
Reports suggest that Mehrabi was targeted as a result of prior
whistleblowing activities against senior officials in Mobarakeh, making
him a victim of fabricated charges by extrajudicial entities within the
Islamic Republic of Iran. In January 2024, Mehrabi faced a new case with
charges including <publishing criminal content in the media> and
<insulting religious leaders and sanctities.> He was first arrested on
February 1, 2023, by security forces in Isfahan, and released on bail on
March 15, 2023, but re-arrested within hours and returned to Dastgerd
Prison.>>
Source: Hengaw English:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-09-article-2
Behrad Azargan
Iranwire - Nov 22, 2024
<<Iran Reduces Baha'i Musician’s Prison Sentence to Seven Years
An appeals court in Tehran has reduced the prison sentence of a Baha'i
musician from 11 to seven years.
The ruling from Branch 36 of the Tehran Province Court of Appeals has
maintained restrictions on Behrad Azargan's online activities and
international travel. The revised sentence includes five years for
"engaging in educational or promotional activities deemed deviant to
Islamic Sharia under the guise of sects, groups, or similar entities and
two years for <spreading falsehoods.> The appeals court dropped an
earlier charge of <membership in anti-Islamic Republic groups,> which
had carried a four-year sentence, according to the HRANA human rights
organization. The case against Azargan began on July 2, when security
agents raided his Tehran home and confiscated personal items, including
his phone and laptop. He was arrested on August 3 after attending a
questioning session at the Third Branch of the Prosecutor's Office for
Security, where he faced charges of <propaganda against the Islamic
Republic.> He was later released from Evin Prison on bail. The original
verdict had imposed an 11-year sentence, property confiscation, and a
two-year ban on Azargan's online activities and international travel.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/bahais-of-iran/136339-iran-reduces-bahai-musicians-prison-sentence-to-seven-years/
Iranwire - Nov 21, 2024
<<Iranian Woman Appears in Court After Confronting Harasser
An Iranian woman who confronted a soldier after he assaulted her
appeared in an online court hearing, though specific details about the
proceedings remain unclear. Roshanak Molaei is currently being held at
Qarchak Prison outside Tehran. Molaei posted a video on X on October 31
with the caption, "A scene from being a woman in Iran." The video shows
her walking along the pavement when a man in a military uniform
approaches her on a motorcycle and harasses her. She confronted him,
eventually forcing him to flee. Just hours after posting the video, her
account was suspended, and she was subsequently arrested. Molaei, a
civil activist from Tabriz, was previously detained during the "Woman,
Life, Freedom" movement and sentenced to five years in prison.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/136303-iranian-woman-appears-in-court-after-confronting-harasser/
Mirakbar Hosseini
Iranwire - Nov 21, 2024
<<Iran Jails Young Protest Supporter Arrested at Memorial Ceremony
The Islamic Republic’s judiciary has sentenced a 21-year-old citizen
from northwestern Tabriz to six months in prison. Mirakbar Hosseini was
charged with <propaganda activities against the Islamic Republic.> The
human rights organization Hengaw reported that Hosseini's sentencing is
due to his support for families who lost loved ones during the 2022
protests. He was arrested during a memorial ceremony for Aylar Haghi, a
young woman killed during the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement.
Previously, Hosseini had been arrested and tortured by military
intelligence at the age of 18 while serving in the army. According to
documents obtained by IranWire, a military court in East Azerbaijan
Province had previously charged him with several offenses, including
tearing up a picture of Qassem Soleimani. His previous case resulted in
a 13-month sentence, of which 9 months were to be served. He was
released after spending 3 months in solitary confinement.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136318-iran-jails-young-protest-supporter-arrested-at-memorial-ceremony/
Nasim Soltanbeygi
Iranwire - Nov 21, 2024
<<Iranian Journalist Wins 2024 Freedom of Expression Award
Index on Censorship has named Iranian journalist Nasim Soltanbeygi the
2024 Freedom of Expression Award winner in the journalism category.
With over 15 years of experience in journalism, Soltanbeygi has been
actively covering politics, women's rights, and social issues.
Soltanbeygi said: "Censorship in Iran creates new boundaries every day.
Security institutions expand censorship by arresting, summoning, and
implementing illegal practices. Iran is on the list of the 10 countries
with the largest prisons for journalists, and in the past year, more
than 280 legal cases have been filed against journalists. Despite this,
we independent journalists have always stood by the truth and the
people. Despite the threats and the difficulties of the challenging path
to freedom, I believe that a free press is the way to illuminate the
truth and the path to achieving a humane society." In 2023, Soltanbeygi
was sentenced to over four years in prison on charges including
<assembly and collusion against national security> and <propaganda
against the Islamic Republic.> She was released after serving four
months due to medical reasons. Jemimah Steinfeld, CEO of Index on
Censorship, said: "When I think of fearless reporters, I think of Nasim.
She works in an incredibly challenging environment and yet still manages
to bring the world the most important news stories from her country. The
hope that filled the streets in those months straight after the death in
custody of Mahsa Amini remains in people like Nasim, and we will
continue to do what we can to support her." The Index on Censorship
Freedom of Expression Awards annually recognize the efforts of
individuals and organizations working to protect free expression and
combat censorship.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/136320-iranian-journalist-wins-2024-freedom-of-expression-award/
Iranwire - Nov 20, 2024
<<Iran Khodro Workers Protest Over Unfulfilled Wage Promises in
Kermanshah
Workers at Iran Khodro’s car production company in western Kermanshah
province staged a protest on Wednesday. They refused to enter their
workplace and gathered outside the company premises in a demonstration
against persistent wage issues. The workers protested due to ongoing
frustration over unfulfilled management promises of salary increases.
Company managers had previously committed to raising employee wages, but
several months have passed without the implementation of these pledged
adjustments, sources say. The labor action comes as Iran Khodro recently
announced increased production. The contradiction between the company's
production growth and its failure to address worker compensation has
further intensified employee dissatisfaction. This is the second strike
by the facility's employees in recent months.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136277-iran-khodro-workers-protest-over-unfulfilled-wage-promises-in-kermanshah/
Iranwire - Nov 22, 2024
<<IRGC Rejects Conditional Release Request for Political Prisoner Mahnaz
Tarah
The Intelligence Organization of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard
Corps (IRGC) has denied a conditional release request from a writer and
political prisoner held in Tehran's Evin Prison. Mahnaz Tarah's
application for conditional release was rejected due to opposition from
the IRGC Intelligence.
A source close to Tarah's family revealed that the IRGC has also blocked
her requests for temporary furlough. Tarah was first arrested during the
2022 Woman, Life, Freedom protests. Although she was released under a
general amnesty decree, she faced new charges in January this year. A
court sentenced her to three years and eight months in prison for
<assembly and collusion to commit crimes,> along with an additional
eight months for <propaganda against the Islamic Republic.> Her sentence
was later reduced to two years and nine months. During her initial
detention following the 2022 protests, Tarah was held in Qarchak Prison
in Varamin before being transferred to Evin Prison, where she is
currently serving her sentence.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/136262-irgc-rejects-conditional-release-request-for-political-prisoner-mahnaz-tarah/
Iranwire - Nov 22, 2024
<<Senior Iranian Official Warns of Rising Emigration Among Teenagers
A senior Iranian official has said there is a growing trend of
emigration among those under 18, with the new generation increasingly
viewing leaving the country as an escape rather than an opportunity.
Vice President Ali Rabiei addressed the issue during a seminar on
migration's business impact at the Tehran Chamber of Commerce. He
attributed the rise in emigration over the past decade to a mix of
political, social, and economic factors.
"Unfortunately, the most important political institutions in the country
do not view the issue of migration with sufficient concern," Rabiei
said. "One approach sees migration as the result of a conspiracy, while
another expresses passive worry." Rabiei highlighted a significant
generational shift in migration patterns. While previous generations
often emigrated with plans to acquire capital and return to Iran with
investments, current trends suggest a more permanent departure,
especially among entrepreneurs and startup companies. "The departure of
startup companies is not a positive development," Rabiei warned,
expressing concern about the outflow of capital and business ventures
from Iran.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136263-senior-iranian-official-warns-of-rising-emigration-among-teenagers/
Iranwire - Nov 20, 2024
<<IRGC Arrests Civil Activist Yashar Tabrizi in Iran
The Intelligence Department of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
(IRGC) in Tabriz has arrested a civil activist and former political
prisoner in Tabriz. Yashar Tabrizi was detained on Tuesday after
responding to a summons to appear at the IRGC's headquarters in Tabriz,
which was issued by phone the day before. During the arrest, IRGC
officials also confiscated the mobile phone of Tabrizi's wife, according
to the Hengaw human rights organization. The specific reasons for
Tabrizi's summons and detention have not been disclosed by the
authorities. The arrest is part of a continued pattern of legal actions
against Tabrizi, who has faced multiple summonses, arrests, and judicial
proceedings related to his civil activism and advocacy work.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136265-irgc-arrests-civil-activist-yashar-tabrizi-in-iran/
Retired Teachers Rise in Protest
NCRI - November 20, 2024 - in Women's news
<<Retired Teachers Rise in Protest: Thousands Gather to Demand Fair
Pensions
On Wednesday, November 20, nearly 7,000 retired teachers, including
thousands of women, converged from all across the country in front of
the Iranian regime's parliament in Tehran and staged a powerful protest.
Their rally spotlighted the unfair implementation of the Teacher Ranking
Plan and the exclusion of 90% of ranking benefits from retirement
pensions. Carrying banners and chanting fervently, the demonstrators
demanded immediate reforms. They decried the regime’s partial
enforcement of laws, which they argued has slashed their pensions and
perpetuated salary inequities.
Chants of Anguish and Resilience
The protest resounded with slogans that captured their frustration and
determination:
"Woe to all this gross injustice!"
"Our outcry to the government: Shame on you!"
"Government officials, have shame! Stop stealing our wages!"
"Lying government, what happened to your promises?"
These cries reflected deep discontent over broken promises and a dire
need for systemic change.
A Struggle Against Poverty and Neglect
Retired teachers face grim economic realities, with their pensions
amounting to just a quarter of the official poverty line. Many
protesters shared harrowing accounts of their struggles, revealing that
their meager pensions barely cover basic needs for a week. Photos on
social media depicted retirees enduring freezing nights in Tehran's
parks, having traveled from various cities to join the protest. This
resolve underscores the urgency of their demands and the severity of
their plight.
Misplaced Priorities: A Nation's Wealth Squandered
Protesters condemned the regime's failure to prioritize its people,
accusing it of diverting resources to regional conflicts and supporting
terrorism. They emphasized that these policies, instead of addressing
Iran's domestic crises, exacerbate public grievances.
A Rising Tide of Resistance
The teachers' protest is one of many recent demonstrations across Iran,
signaling escalating unrest. Experts suggest the regime is approaching a
breaking point, with growing public discontent paving the way for
potential nationwide uprisings. Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of
the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), praised the teachers'
courage:
"The continued protests and unity of all sectors of Iranian society have
cornered the corrupt clerical regime. These demonstrations echo years of
accumulated suffering that can only be alleviated by rising up and
overthrowing the mullahs' regime." >>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/11/20/retired-teachers-rise-in-protest/
Previous most inspiring but alas also most
disturbing news.
In other words: Rise more for the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' uprisal. Gino
d'Artali
NCRI - November 20, 2024 - in Women's News
<<Young woman murdered by husband in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province
In the town of Bahmai, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, 40-year-old
man fatally stabbed his 35-year-old wife and subsequently ended his own
life. According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for
Human Rights, on Friday, November 15, 2024, Sara Abdar, a resident of
Bahmai, was stabbed multiple times by her husband, Yousef Khazeni. The
tragic incident has been attributed to <family disputes.> Following the
murder,Khazeni, reportedly took his own life by hanging.>>
Source: Hengaw English:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-08-article-19
Vida Movahed
Iranwire - Nov 19, 2024
<<Ahoo Daryaei Released from Hospital, Says Judiciary
The Islamic Republic's judiciary spokesperson has claimed that Ahoo
Daryaei, a student who stripped to her underwear after being harassed by
security forces for her hijab, has been discharged from the hospital and
returned to her family. Asghar Jahangir said on Tuesday that Daryaei was
unwell and sent to the hospital, claiming that "no case has been filed
against her in the judicial system." Responding to a question about the
latest situation of the protesting student, he said, "Considering that
the person was unwell and sent to the hospital, and it was confirmed
that she is ill, she is now with her family." The judiciary spokesperson
further claimed that Daryaei's family is "taking care of her." However,
Jahangir said that he was unaware of any investigation by the
university's security office about the student. Daryaei, a student at
the Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University in Tehran,
protested on November 2 by removing her clothes in public. She was
arrested shortly afterward. Her detention sparked widespread domestic
and international reactions, with Amnesty International expressing
concern in a post on X about her transfer to an "unspecified psychiatric
hospital." Following her detention two weeks ago, Daryaei was taken to a
police station. She was then branded mentally ill and transferred to a
psychiatric hospital where, according to Amir Kabir, she "attempted to
escape from the quarantine ward at least once but was blocked by
security forces." As public concern grew over her arrest, university
officials claimed that she was suffering from <mental issues.>
Pro-government Fars News reported that she had attended class in
<inappropriate clothing> and undressed only after being asked to comply
with campus dress codes. Amir Mahjoub, the university's public relations
manager, claimed that police medical teams found her <under severe
mental stress> and noted she had <psychological issues.> >>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/136237-ahoo-daryaei-released-from-hospital-says-judiciary/
Note by the Cryfreedom.net editor: As I noted before in other outlets
the name of Vida Movahed, being her real name, is too often mistakingly
mentioned as being miss Ahoo Daryaei but... it really is miss Vida
Movahed. The 'mistake' could be where her Kurdish name is banned by the
regime like our beloved everyones daughter Jina Amini was forced to be
named 'mahsa'. But a treu name cannot be denied just like the force of
the "Woman, Life, Freedom" revolt cannot be denied!
NCRI - November 19, 2024 - in Women's News
<<The Plight of Young Children Incarcerated with Their Mothers: A Life
Shared Behind Bars
In Iran, an often-overlooked aspect of the prison system is the reality
of young children incarcerated with their mothers. According to recent
statistics, women make up 3.6% of the total prison population, as stated
by Gholamali Mohammadi, the head of Iran's Prisons Organization.
However, the exact number of mothers incarcerated with their young
children remains unknown. Based on a detailed article from HamMihan
Daily, this report explores the lives of these women in the infamous
Qarchak Prison, located in Varamin, near Tehran, shedding light on their
unique struggles and the challenging environment where they attempt to
care for their children.
Life Behind Bars: Mahsa's Story"Freedom," ironically, was the first word
Mahsa learned. Mahsa's mother, Afsoon, was arrested two years ago on
murder charges when Mahsa was just a few days old. Allegedly, Afsoon
took responsibility for a crime her husband was involved in, hoping he
could manage their lives on the outside. Yet, after his release, he
disappeared from her life, leaving her in prison with their daughter. In
Qarchak, Mahsa's world is limited to the prison's halls and the confined
mother-child ward, where she spends her days alongside nine other
children whose mothers share a similar fate. These children grow up
hearing stories of freedom and seeing the celebrations when other women
are released, an event that, for Mahsa's mother, brings more pain than
joy as she wonders, "Why should my child grow up here?"
The Lack of Resources and Limited Support
Pregnancy in prison is a severe ordeal for women at Qarchak. The
simplest cravings go unfulfilled, as the prison cannot supply sufficient
food or provide the resources that would ease these women’s hardships.
Some women, if they can afford it, purchase from the prison store, but
many lack the financial means.
The prison has a daycare facility, but it remains largely unused and
only occasionally opens, particularly during official inspections.
Afsoon describes the sense of hopelessness she feels watching her child
in an environment where there are neither resources nor educational
opportunities. While a daycare center was established in 2014, it has
since become a symbolic feature, only brought to life for visits by
Iranian officials. This is a symptom of a larger issue in the clerical
regime's prison system: children are not prioritized. Hanieh Yousefian,
a filmmaker who documented life in Qarchak Prison, reported that despite
the efforts made to introduce play equipment and daycare facilities,
children remain a neglected group within the prison walls. They are
often left under the care of mothers who are themselves in distress,
unable to provide the mental and emotional support a young child
requires.
The Legal Limbo for Young Children and Their Mothers
Iranian law states that children are allowed to stay with their mothers
in prison until the age of two. At this point, they should either be
handed over to family members or, if no relatives are available, placed
in welfare organizations like the Iranian State Welfare Organization (Behzisti).
However, this rule is frequently waived, allowing children to stay with
their mothers until they turn six. For mothers like Afsoon, this
extension represents both relief and anguish-relief in keeping their
children close, and anguish at the thought of their child growing up in
confinement. The social stigma associated with incarcerated mothers
complicates their situations further. Shahrzad Hemmati, a journalist and
social activist, highlights that many women behind bars were compelled
into crime due to the actions of male family members. For example, a
woman may have been coerced by her husband or father into smuggling or
theft and later punished for these actions. These women live in a harsh
reality where, on top of their sentence, they face emotional threats
from family or even their victims' families, who sometimes threaten the
mother's children if a debt or sentence remains unpaid.
Struggling to be Mothers in Prison
Mothers in Qarchak find themselves divided into two groups: those who
keep their children with them in prison and those who are separated from
their children, who are cared for by relatives or the welfare system.
Both groups suffer. For those who have their children in prison, the
lack of sufficient nutrition, healthcare, and personal space creates a
challenging environment. They must witness their children experience
illnesses that spread quickly within the prison, often without immediate
access to proper medical care. Women like Afsoon see the world for their
children as limited and bleak. She describes the small, stuffy room and
the <courtyard> where children can only hear about life beyond the
prison walls.
"When someone mentions freedom, my daughter repeats the word like a
dream she doesn't fully understand," Afsoon recounts with sorrow. For
her, and many other mothers, their children's isolation within the
prison confines becomes a source of profound heartache and guilt.
A Cry for Attention and Change
The situation of incarcerated mothers and their children in Iranian
prisons, especially in facilities like Qarchak, highlights a profound
need for change. Many women face systemic challenges, being either
abandoned by their families or coerced by external threats to stay
quiet. If mothers had better support networks or access to reform
programs, they could reintegrate into society with their children,
breaking the cycle of poverty and crime that often keeps families
trapped in the prison system. Until the corrupt mullahs' regime is
overthrown by the Iranian people, mothers like Afsoon will have to
continue to live with the daily pain of seeing their children grow up
without a childhood.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/11/19/young-children-incarcerated/
World March of Women condemns death sentence of Varisheh Moradi
Editors Note - November 18, 2024
The hanging machine of the mullahs' regime is on an almost non-stop
effort in trying to stop the dissent and especially the women and the
ethnic minorities like the Kurds, the Baluchs and others.
But... more and more the dissents are joined by global protesting voices
that say NO to this inhumane regime which like all other regimes Must
Go!
Read more here:
http://www.cryfreedom.net/ZAA-JMA-2024-nov-wk3P3-Thousands-Protest-Death-Sentence-for-Kurdish-Activist-Verisheh-Moradi.htm
and
http://www.cryfreedom.net/ZAA-JMA-2024-nov-wk4-Death-row-prisoner-Pakhshan-Azizi's-cellmates-demand-justice-for-her.htm
Nasimeh Eslam Zehi with Her 7-month-old Baby
NCRI - November 18, 2024
<<Nasimeh Eslam Zehi with Her 7-month-old Baby Held in Iran's Evin
Prison for Over 400 Days
For over 400 days, Nasimeh Eslam Zehi has been held in detention without
formal charges, sharing a cramped space in Tehran's infamous Evin Prison
with her seven-month-old daughter, Tasnim. Her case highlights the
Iranian regime's ongoing human rights abuses, targeting women, children,
and religious minorities with impunity. Nasimeh Eslam Zehi,
approximately 40 years old, is also the mother of a two-year-old
daughter named Ayesha, who was separated from her during her arrest in
September 2023. Authorities claimed the child was placed in the care of
Iran's Welfare Organization, but despite repeated inquiries, Nasimeh has
not been allowed to see her.
Arrest and Detention
Nasimeh Eslam Zehi and her husband, Arsalan Sheikhi, both Sunni Muslims,
were arrested in Malard, a city in Tehran Province, in September 2023.
After their arrest, they were transferred to Zahedan, a city in
southeastern Iran and the capital of Sistan and Baluchestan Province,
for interrogation. Zahedan is a hotbed of Sunni activism and has
frequently been the target of government crackdowns. Despite being in
custody for over a year, neither Nasimeh nor Arsalan has been formally
charged or tried. Nasimeh Eslam Zehi was later moved to the quarantine
section of the women's ward in Evin Prison, Tehran, where she gave birth
to Tasnim in late April 2024.
Living Conditions
For the first 40 days of Tasnim’s life, the mother and newborn were
confined in a small solitary cell with inadequate ventilation and poor
lighting. They were eventually transferred to the quarantine section of
Evin's women’s ward. The conditions of the ward-a mere 12-square-meter
room with only three beds-pose severe risks to both the physical and
mental health of inmates, especially a vulnerable infant. Tasnim's
presence in such an environment, deprived of proper care and resources,
underscores the Iranian regime's disregard for the basic rights of
children. Experts warn that these conditions could have long-term
consequences for the baby's development.
Other Detainees in the Women's Quarantine
Nasimeh Eslam Zehi and Tasnim share the quarantine ward with six other
detainees, all foreign nationals from countries including Tajikistan,
India, and Jordan. Among them are two 19-year-old sisters, Ayesha Rezai
Waow and Khadija Rezai Waow, who were arrested alongside their mother,
Bornagul Abdullah Waow, and three other women: Zahra Zafar, Eslam Bani
Hassani, and Hajar Zaboli. These women were transferred to Evin Prison
on September 25, 2024, wearing burqas, and are also being held without
clear charges. They face severe restrictions, including being denied
phone calls.
Broader Implications
The Iranian regime has a history of targeting minority groups,
particularly Sunni Muslims, Baluchis, and foreign nationals, often
accusing them of vague <security threats.> The case of Nasimeh Eslam
Zehi and her family exemplifies the regime’s brutal tactics: indefinite
detention, forced separations, and abysmal prison conditions designed to
break the spirit of detainees. Nasimeh's continued separation from her
two-year-old daughter and the forced imprisonment of her newborn
highlight the extent of the regime's inhumanity. The presence of Tasnim
in Evin Prison serves as a stark reminder of the Iranian regime's
willingness to exploit even the youngest and most vulnerable in its
pursuit of control.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/11/18/nasimeh-eslam-zehi-7-month-old-baby/
 
Nasrin Shahkarami Nika shahkarami
Jinha - Womens News Agency 18 Nov 2024
<<Nasrin Shahkarami stands trial
The second trial of Nasrin Shahkarami, mother of Nika Shahkarami, was
held on Sunday.
News Center- Aida Shakarami, sister of Nika Shakarami who disappeared
during the "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" protests in Iran and was found dead eight
days later, announced on Instagram that the second hearing of her
mother, Nasrin Shakarami, was held on Sunday. Nasrin Shakarami was asked
to sign a letter of repentance but when she refused to sign it, she was
sent to prison with a ban on family visit, Aida Shakarami said.
On October 17, 2024, Nasrin Shakarami was arrested by Iranians security
forces in Khorramabad.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/nasrin-shahkarami-stands-trial-36001
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