human rights defender

Maryam Akbari Monfared

Urgent support needed

Medical care - daily physiotherapy and chiropractic treatment

HRD's year of birth

1975

HRD's Gender

Woman

Type of HRD

  • Social and community leader

HRD's thematic area of engagement

  • Civil and political rights
  • Fight against impunity

HRD's geographical origin

Urban

Current Status

In prison (sentenced)

HRD's bio and work

Maryam Akbari Monfared is a prominent civil activist and symbol of resilience in the pursuit of justice and human rights in Iran. Her relentless efforts to seek truth and accountability for the enforced disappearance and execution of her family members during the 1988 mass executions have garnered significant attention from human rights organizations globally. Currently serving a 15-year prison sentence in Semnan Prison, Maryam has faced severe hardships yet remains unwavering in her advocacy. Her courageous demand for answers about her loved ones' fate challenges systemic injustice and highlights the broader struggle for transparency and accountability in Iran. Her dedication has made her a beacon of hope and an enduring voice for those seeking justice in the face of repression.

Detained since

Dec 31, 2009

Charge(s)

  • Anti-government propaganda
  • Other

Sentence

"Ms. Maryam Akbari Monfared has been sentenced to 2 years of imprisonment. She had previously been sentenced to 15 years in prison, and after serving those 15 years, she faced a new fabricated case, which resulted in an additional two years being added to her sentence. "

Geolocation of detention

Country or area of detention

Region of detention

  • Asia: Southern Asia

Location of detention - City/Town

Qarchak

Location of detention - Facility

Qarchak Prison

Allegations / reports of ill-treatment

Maryam Akbari Monfared, a political prisoner held in Qarchak Prison in Varamin, continues to be denied medical care despite the forensic medical authority’s emphasis on the necessity of daily physiotherapy and chiropractic treatment.

https://www.hra-news.org/2025/hranews/a-56782/

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