#Pakhshan Azizi

[womenaremypriority]

Varisheh Moradi

Nasim Gholami Simiyari

Pakhshan Azizi

Sharifeh Mohammadi

All 4 of these women are real human beings who are at serious risk of being killed for their activism and opinions. The last two have already been sentenced to death while the other two await trail. I feel so hopeless, but I can at least share their names, faces, and stories. I recommend clicking on the link to read their specific situation.

[djuvlipen]

URGENT: Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish journalist, has been sentenced to death by Islamic Republic judiciary in Iran. This brave political prisoner is now in Evin prison, facing execution. Last week, the regime sentenced another female political prisoner, Sharifeh Mohammadi, to death and now Pakhshan’s life is in danger too. When the regime sees no pressure from the outside world, they easily increase the number of executions in Iran. We must act now to save their lives and stand against the gender apartheid regime in Iran. #SavePakhshanAzizi #SaveSharifehMohammadi

[martynrandles]

Free Pakhshan Azizi: we demand a pardon for the Iranian humanitarian activist.

The story of Pakhshan Azizi, an Iranian activist and humanitarian worker, touches us deeply.

Azizi, sentenced to death by an Iranian court after being accused of ‘rebellion’, is currently detained in Evin prison in Tehran.

Her arrest took place in August 2023, in what Amnesty International denounced as a ‘grossly unfair’ trial. Azizi, like many other courageous women activists, is in total isolation, subjected to a harsh prison regime.

The prison in Evin is the same one where journalist Cecilia Sala was detained, thanks to whom we now all know that there are hundreds of women, like Azizi, imprisoned simply because they dared to peacefully voice their dissent against the regime. Sala's words encourage us: ‘Let us not leave them alone, let us help them! We can!’

It is time to join forces and demand that Pakhshan Azizi be pardoned and released from prison, affirming the universal right to freedom of expression.

We cannot allow the repression and violation of human rights to continue unnoticed.

For this reason, international attention can make a difference and every signature can help save Azizi's life.

We demand that Iranian humanitarian activist Pakhshan Azizi be pardoned and released from prison. Please sign this petition!

[my-vanishing-rad]

Iran’s Brutal War on Women’s Rights Activists

Iranian women’s rights activist Pakhshan Azizi is facing execution by hanging, a development that has sparked international outrage and condemnation. The Iranian Supreme Court recently upheld her death sentence, intensifying concerns among human rights organizations. Azizi, a Kurdish political prisoner, was convicted on charges of "armed insurrection" and "membership of opposition groups," despite evidence indicating that her activities were limited to peaceful humanitarian efforts. Her case exemplifies Iran’s systemic persecution of women, particularly those who advocate for social justice, gender equality, and human rights.

Azizi’s lawyer, Amir Raeisian, criticized the Iranian judiciary for disregarding crucial evidence that highlighted her humanitarian work in refugee camps in northern Syria. According to Raeisian, Azizi was engaged solely in relief efforts and had no political affiliations or militant involvement. Nevertheless, the Iranian regime has increasingly weaponized vague and arbitrary charges to suppress political dissent, particularly targeting Kurdish activists, and women advocating for reforms.

The confirmation of Azizi’s death sentence has led to widespread protests. Kurdish women activists recently staged a demonstration in front of the governor's office in Kurdistan Province, demanding justice and calling for the release of all political and religious prisoners. This reaction highlights the growing frustration among Iranian women who have faced relentless state repression, particularly since the 2022 protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.

Azizi’s case is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of gender-based oppression in Iran. In 2024, the Iranian regime executed 31 women - the highest recorded number in 17 years - signaling an intensified crackdown on women amid widespread political unrest. Many of these women were convicted of murder under circumstances that often involved self-defense against abusive spouses. This alarming statistic underscores Iran’s deep-seated legal and institutional bias against women, where victims of domestic violence are punished rather than protected.

The Iranian government’s use of the death penalty has escalated in recent years. In 2024 alone, Iran carried out over 900 executions, including dozens of women, marking the highest number since 2015. This surge in executions is widely interpreted as an attempt by the Iranian leadership to instill fear, suppress opposition, and consolidate power. Women’s rights activists and political dissidents have increasingly become targets of judicial persecution, with unfair trials, forced confessions, and brutal punishments being common tactics employed by the regime.

The international community has voiced deep concern over Iran’s escalating use of the death penalty, particularly against women and activists. United Nations human rights experts have urged Iran to halt executions that violate international legal standards and to investigate allegations of torture and unfair trials. Additionally, there is growing recognition of the Iranian government’s systematic targeting of Kurdish women activists, exemplified by Azizi’s prosecution. These activists often face disproportionately severe sentences, as the Iranian state seeks to silence ethnic minorities who challenge the status quo.

Azizi’s case is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by women’s rights activists in Iran. The regime’s willingness to execute women - whether for activism or self-defense - reflects its deep-rooted misogyny and intolerance for dissent. As calls for justice grow, it remains uncertain whether international pressure will influence Azizi’s fate or Iran’s broader human rights policies. What is clear, however, is that these executions are a blatant violation of human rights and a deliberate attempt by Iran’s leadership to suppress the fight for gender equality and freedom.

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[floatinginzerog]

URGENT:

Iranian activist, Pakhshan Azizi, is threatened with execution after five months of torture in Iranian prisons She was a peaceful protester and humanitarian worker. Do not let the world forget Iran's oppression!

Link to petition: Avaaz - Stop her execution - Free Pakhshan!

Email and/or call your representatives/senators to put pressure on the UN! Here's a brief sample I wrote up; Dear [Representatives name] I urge you to turn your eyes to the plight of the people trapped under Iran's oppression. America is a country that stands for freedom and democracy for all, and it is a grave injustice that not every country has this right. Iran uses forms of brutal torture, with solitary confinement, eye gouging, and rape only being some of them. Tragically, these horrible methods are used against anyone ranging from political prisoners to peaceful protesters who only wish the best for those around them. We must not forget the repression in Iran. Just because they've silenced their people, it doesn't mean we have to stop listening. One peaceful protester, Pakhshan Azizi, is about to be executed. I am pleading with you to do everything you can to prevent this and future tragedies in Iran.

Thank you for your time - [Your name]

[dilanensemble]

"The international community must immediately urge the Iranian authorities to halt the execution of arbitrarily detained humanitarian aid worker Pakhshan Azizi, who was sentenced to death following a grossly unfair trial"

[thefree-online]

Women's General Strike in Irani Kurdistan- Pakhshan Azizi’s second prison letter: Jin Jiyan Azadî - Woman Life Freedom

from https://wp.me/pIJl9-E38 https://wp.me/pIJl9-E38 on 17/09/2024 by MedyaNews ( on Telegram: t.me/thefreeonline ) Pakhshan Azizi’s second prison letter frames Jin Jiyan Azadî as revolutionary discourse In her second letter from Evin Prison, the Kurdish female socio-political prisoner, Pakhshan Azizi, examines the philosophical underpinnings of the slogan “Jin Jiyan Azadî”, arguing that true…

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