Iranian Human Rights Defender of the month

Iranian Human Rights Defender of the month - Narges Mohammadi

Our high-profile human rights defender of the month is Narges Mohammadi, who is well-known within Iran and beyond. In early May, she was arrested at her home. Security forces took her to Tehran's Evin Prison. Amnesty International considers Narges Mohammadi a prisoner of conscience, who has been held solely for the peaceful exercise of her rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly.

Latest information: Amnesty International's has just learnt that Narges Mohammadi was taken to hospital on 1 August suffering from partial paralysis. She is being denied the specialised treatment she needs, and is facing charges based on her human rights activities.
You can read more about her case and take action for her here.

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