Category: Women

Atena Farghadani, Imprisoned in an Undecided Situation

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Atena Farghadani

HRANA News Agency – Atena Farghadani, artist and civic activist in the women’s ward of Evin Prison is still in uncertain condition waiting for the court of appeal’s decision.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Atena Farghadani artist and civil rights activist, had faced alleged adultery illicit relationship charge, when she was summoned to prison to have a meeting with her solicitor, Mohammad Moqimi, which was made following the hand shake with him, on Saturday June 7, 2015. Continue reading “Atena Farghadani, Imprisoned in an Undecided Situation”

Child Bride from Afghanistan Beaten by the Husband and Abandoned in the Hospital

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Children, Women
Sakineh Uzbek

HRANA News Agency – Sakineh Uzbek, Afghan refugee child who was thrown from the balcony of the third floor after being beaten by her husband, has been abandoned in Shariati Hospital by the law enforcement officials without treatment.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Sakineh Uzbek, 15-year-old Afghan refugee and graduated from autonomous school for Afghan children and resident in Sabashahr who was thrown from the balcony of the third floor after being beaten by her husband, has been abandoned in Shariati Hospital and her family and husband has abandoned her and the hospital due to the high costs of the treatment (seven millions Toman) refuse to cooperate while the law enforcement authorities have taken no action in this regard so far. Continue reading “Child Bride from Afghanistan Beaten by the Husband and Abandoned in the Hospital”

The List of the Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward in Evin Prison

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Atena Daemi, Athena Farghadani, Azita Rafizadeh, Bahareh Hedayat, Behnaz Zakeri Ansari, Elham Barmaki, Elham Farahani, Fahimeh Orfi, Faran Hesami, Fariba Kamal Abadi, Fatemeh Muthana, Hamidreza Akbari Monfared, Mahvash Shahriari Sabet, Maryam Akbari-Monfared, Narges Mohammadi, Nasim Bagheri, Nasim Naghsh Zargaran, Nazok Afshar, Reyhaneh Haj Ebrahim Dabbagh, Reyhaneh Tabatabai, Roya Saberi Nezhad Nobakht, Sedigheh Moradi, Shokoofeh Azar Masooleh, Tahereh Jafari, Zahra Zehtabchy, Ziba Pour Habib

HRANA News Agency – In the women’s ward of Evin prison where many prisoners are mothers, the authorities still do not provide phone calls for prisoners, prison visits are limited and there are many environmental problems in this place. This report gives a general overview of the conditions and the names of 25 women political prisoners.

What you will read, is a general report and overview of the situation of the women’s ward of Evin prison, plus an exclusive list of political prisoners, including the duration of their imprisonment and other specifications. Continue reading “The List of the Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward in Evin Prison”

Iranian Authorities Approve Virginity Tests on 2 Political Prisoners

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Atena Faraghdani, Fatemeh Ekhtesari

HRANA News Agency – In the last report of the UN Secretary General on the situation of human rights in Iran, Islamic republic officials have confirmed the virginity test of Atena Faraghdani and stated that prison authorities performed the test in response to sexual harassment allegations in some websites.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Islamic Republic officials have stated regarding forcing Atena Faraghdani to virginity and pregnancy test, “authorities performed the test in response to sexual harassment allegations in some websites”. Continue reading “Iranian Authorities Approve Virginity Tests on 2 Political Prisoners”

Shokoufeh Azar Masouleh and Puria Ibrahimi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Lashes

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Puria Ibrahimi, Shokoufeh Azar Masouleh

HRANA News Agency – The verdict of Shokoufeh Azar Masouleh and Puria Ibrahimi, two civil society and social activists was issued in branch 26 of the revolutionary court headed by Judge Ahmadzadeh on March 12.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Puria Ibrahimi has been acquitted of the charges of organizing the assassination of Judge Salvati and was sentenced to two years in prison and five years of suspended imprisonment and 30 lashes on chareges of “propaganda against the Islamic Republic in favor of so-called human rights organizations and groups” and “disturbing public order by participating in illegal gatherings”. Continue reading “Shokoufeh Azar Masouleh and Puria Ibrahimi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Lashes”

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Bahareh Hedayat’s Family’s Complaint Being Proceeded in Disciplinary Court of Judges

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Bahareh Hedayat

HRANA News Agency – The complaint of Bahareh Hedayat’s family against illegal detention and judicial violations, is being handled at the Disciplinary Court of Judges. The illegal imprisoning after the verdict of freedom, lack of integration of crimes, failure to apply the 134th article of the punishment law accurately and timely are the part of infractions of the judiciary in the case of  this political prisoner.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the complaints of Bahareh Hedayat’s family has been registered this year and is being handled at the Disciplinary Court of Judges. Continue reading “Bahareh Hedayat’s Family’s Complaint Being Proceeded in Disciplinary Court of Judges”

Zeinab Jalalian in Critical Health Condition in Khoy Prison

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Zeinab Jalalian

HRANA News Agency – The legal case of Zeinab Jalalian, political prisoner in the prison of Khoy, remains uncertain and also, the repeated requests to send her to the hospital or furlough have been rejected so far.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), one of Zeinab Jalalian’s close relatives, in an interview with HRANA said; “this political prisoner in the prison of Khoy despite suffering from serious diseases and the risk of losing her eyesight, and despite abundant and numerous requests to send her to a hospital outside the prison for treatment, judicial and security authorities refuse to send her and her case is still completely in uncertainty.” Continue reading “Zeinab Jalalian in Critical Health Condition in Khoy Prison”

2 Civil Rights Activists Tried in Tehran

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Students, Women
Puria Ebrahimi, Shokofeh Azar Masouleh

HRANA News Agency – The court hearing for “Puria Ebrahimi” and “Shokofeh Azar Masouleh”, two civil and social activists was held in Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court, by Judge Ahmadzadeh, on Wednesday 2nd March. In this trial which lasted two hours, along with these two civil and social activists, Judge Salvati, lawyers, prosecutors and representatives of the Ministry of Intelligence were present.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Shokofeh Azar Masouleh had been sent from Evin prison to the court and, according to one of the attendees, by accepting a pay slip, she may be released next week on the bail. Continue reading “2 Civil Rights Activists Tried in Tehran”

Nahid Gorji Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

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Nahid Gorji

HRANA News Agency – Nahid Gorji, social activist, has been sentenced to 3 years imprisonment by the appeal court and the sentence has been sent to the executive branch. The resident of Mashhad was released on the bail after a year of detention this year.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Nahid Gorji was arrested by the intelligence forces at her home on October 11, 2014 and after the inspection of her house, she was transferred to the revolutionary court of Koohsangi in Mashhad and then to an unknown location. After two weeks, the bail of 400 million thomans was issued for her, according to her family the amount was too heavy and they could not provide it. Continue reading “Nahid Gorji Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison”

Shokoufeh Azar Masoule’s Trial Postponed

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Shokoufeh Azar Masoule

HRANA News Agency – Shokoufeh Azar Masoule’s trial which was supposed to be held on Wednesday 24th February at branch number 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary court, was postponed to the following week. The reason for postponing the trial is the rain and lack of preparation for transferring her to the Revolutionary Court.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), this civil rights activist has been deprived of visits for more than 9 months during her detention, due to loss of immediate family members, and because of not being able to provide the proposed bail; she has remained in prison. Continue reading “Shokoufeh Azar Masoule’s Trial Postponed”