Esmail Gerami

HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER

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HRD's bio and work: Esmail Gerami is a labor activist and a well-known figure in Iran's labor movement. He has been arrested multiple times by security forces and sentenced to prison for participating in protests and labor-related activities. As a staunch defender of workers' and retirees' rights, Gerami has continuously advocated for their interests, facing severe government repression and pressure as a result. He has been actively involved in various protests against the economic and social policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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Latitude: 35.79735164706754

Longitude: 51.38608608798995

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Recent case update / evolution: Mr. Gerami was sentenced to a fine of twenty million Tomans by Branch 1027 of the Tehran Criminal Court II.

Esmail Gerami, imprisoned in Evin Prison, has been tried by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, and is currently awaiting the verdict.

Any other relevant documents: Esmail Gerami https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p79vLZ64Pzt5XijrvWNrwBsb8OTLrGGcMon-iU7Wr3c/edit?usp=sharing

Esmail Gerami – Telegram 1 https://t.me/hranews/59544

Esmail Gerami - FLD Profile https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/fa/profile/esmail-gerami

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