Sahar Soltani, an Iranian children’s rights advocate and education researcher, was arrested on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the northern city of Bandar Anzali by security forces. She has since been transferred to Lakan Prison in Rasht.
According to sources close to the family, Sahar Soltani’s brother was allowed a brief visit with her, but details of the meeting—as well as the circumstances of her arrest and her current condition—remain unclear.
Sahar Soltani holds a PhD in the philosophy of education from Kharazmi University and has been involved in non-formal education, children’s literature, philosophy for children (P4C), and the empowerment of both children and parents through dialogue and critical thinking.
As of the time of publication, no official charges or reasons for her arrest have been made public.
