29th Week of Hunger Strike in 18 Iranian Prisons Amidst Record-Breaking Executions
A group of female political prisoners in Evin Prison announced that the women's ward of Evin...
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Houra Nikbakht Denied Medical Care in Evin Prison
Houra Nikbakht, a political prisoner in Tehran’s Evin Prison, has been denied specialized medical care despite...
Crucifixion of Female Prisoners: A Detailed Report from Mashhad Central Prison
Following the protests by female prisoners in Mashhad Central Prison (Vakilabad), guard officers, under the orders...
Sentencing and Imprisonment of Two Iranian Women: Maryam Mehrabi and Maryam Derisi
Two Iranian women, Maryam Mehrabi and Maryam Derisi, have been sentenced and taken to jail to...
Execution of Political Prisoner Reza Rasaei Ignites Protests in Evin Women’s Ward
Female political prisoners in the women’s ward of Evin Prison protested the execution of Reza Rasaei....
Dozens of Female Political Prisoners in Evin Prison Deprived of In-Person Visits
The Evin Prison authorities announced on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in a repressive action, that dozens...
Female Prisoners in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad Clash with Suppressive Guards
On Tuesday, July 30, and Wednesday, July 31, 2024, female prisoners in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad...
Sulmaz Hassanzadeh, 30, transferred to the Central Prison of Urmia
Security Forces Assault Hassanzadeh Family on Birthday of Fallen Protester On July 30, 2024, during the...
Mowlud Safaei Transferred to Women’s Ward of Evin to Serve a 3-Year Sentence
Mowlud Safaei has been transferred to the women's ward of Evin Prison to serve a 3-year...
Female Political Prisoners in Lakan Prison Join the “Tuesdays Against Executions” Campaign
Eight female political prisoners held in Lakan Prison in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province in...
Crushed by Design: Structural Crises and Inequitable Policies Push Female-Headed Households to the Edge
Introduction Life for the Iranian people under the religious dictatorship is fraught with hardship and peril from every perspective. Whether...
A Report to CSW70: Gender-Based Discrimination Under Iranian Law
Structural Inequality and State-Sanctioned Oppression of Women Gender-Based Discrimination Under Iranian Law” is the title of the NCRI Women’s Committee’s...
Annual Report 2026: From Protests, to Uprising, and the Role of Iranian Women
On the eve of International Women’s Day 2026, the NCRI Women’s Committee presents its Annual Report 2026, offering a recap...
Day 2 of Free Iran 2026: Broad Support for 10-point plan and Criticism of Western Appeasement
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the second day of the “Free Iran 2026 – Supporting the Democratic Alternative” conference was...
45 Years of Resistance for a Free Iran; A Future Built on a Democratic Republic
Free Iran 2026 Summit Brings Together International Political Figures to Emphasize thePath Toward a Democratic Iran On Saturday, June 20,...
Iran’s Escalating Water Crisis: Energy Imbalance, Popular Protests, and the Role of Women
The water crisis in Iran has transcended a mere natural challenge, evolving into a human, environmental, and economic catastrophe. While...
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