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Iran: Women Press Freedom Welcomes Acquittal of Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi on “Collusion” Charges
WPF strongly supports Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, the journalists instrumental in covering the tragic death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of Iran's morality police, leading to the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement and nationwide protests.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Makes Urgent Call For Immediate Release Of Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi
Women Press Freedom expresses deep and urgent concern for the medical safety and well-being of Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi, who is unjustly imprisoned in Iran. Mohammadi is now dealing with serious heart issues following a strike to her chest by a guard during her and other inmates' peaceful demonstration against the execution of 30 political prisoners.
Iran: Silencing Dissent, Iran Sentences Pakhshan Azizi to Death
WPF vehemently condemns the death sentence handed down to journalist and political detainee Pakhshan Azizi on July 23, 2024.
Iran: Imprisoned Kurdish Journalist Pakhshan Azizi Denied Contact with Family
Women Press Freedom expresses unwavering solidarity with Kurdish journalist Pakhshan Azizi, who is currently held in Evin prison without contact with her family for two weeks.
Iran: Saba Azarpeik Suffers Miscarriage While in Prison
WPF extends heartfelt sympathies to journalist Saba Azarpeik, unjustly imprisoned, who suffered a miscarriage and lost her unborn child following a grueling 9-hour court session.
Iran: Iranian-Kurdish Journalist Zhina Modares Gorji Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison
WPF stands firmly with Zhina Modares Gorji, a prominent Iranian-Kurdish journalist and women's rights activist from Sanandaj, who has been handed a 21-year prison sentence and exile to Hamedan Central Prison by the Iranian judiciary.
Iran: Shireen Saeedi Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for “Conspiring” Against the Regime
WPF expresses solidarity with Shireen Saeedi, who has been sentenced to five years in prison on charges of "conspiring and assembling against national security."
Iran: Asal Dadashloo and Marzieh Mahmoudi Charged for Reporting on Teen Protester's Death
WPF stands in steadfast solidarity with Asal Dadashloo and Marzieh Mahmoudi.
Iran: Parisa Salehi Summoned for 5-month Prison Term
WPF stands in solidarity with Parisa Salehi, who has been summoned to the Karaj Justice Department to begin serving a 5-month prison sentence.
Iran: Regime Transfers Dina Ghalibaf To Prison Amid New Hijab Crackdown, Violently Arrests Cartoonist Atena Faraghdani
WPF unequivocally stands in solidarity with journalist Dina Ghalibaf and renowned cartoonist Atena Faraghdani.
Iran: Regime Sentences Saba Azarpeik and Kimia Fathizadeh to Prison on Bogus Charges
WPF vehemently opposes the Iranian regime's recent actions against journalists Saba Azarpeik and Kimia Fathizadeh.
Iran: Regime Accuses Shahrzad Hemmati of "Supporting Terrorists"
WPF strongly condemns the legal harassment faced by Shahrzad Hemmati due to a social media post she made on Instagram.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Demands Immediate Release of Nasrin Hassani
CFWIJ and WPF firmly stands against the unjust imprisonment of journalist Nasrin Hassani by Iranian authorities.
Iran: 61 Detainees, Including Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi, Announce Hunger Strike in Protest of Execution
The hunger strike, announced by Narges Mohammadi, a journalist and activist enduring solitary confinement for years, is a reaction to the execution of Mohammad Ghobadlou.
Iran: Three Prominent Journalists Face Additional Sentences on Bogus Charges
CFWIJ and WPF vehemently denounces the Iranian regime's additional punitive sentences against Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi and journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi.