Zahra Hojjat, an advocate for girls with special needs and the director of the Hamdam Rehabilitation Institute in Mashhad, has been arrested by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location.
Her arrest reportedly followed her refusal to comply with a request from the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to use the facility under her management as a site for the deployment or concealment of military personnel. This refusal prompted a response from security authorities, ultimately leading to her detention.
Hojjat was arrested approximately one week ago. Since her transfer to an unknown location, she has been denied contact with her family and access to visitation. The continued lack of information regarding her condition has raised serious concerns about her safety and well-being.
Zahra Hojjat is widely recognized for her years of work in the care, education, and support of children and girls with special needs. She has earned the title of “Mother of 400 Girls,” a title reflecting her significant role in supporting one of the most vulnerable segments of society.
