human rights defender
HRD's year of birth
1955
HRD's Gender
Man
Type of HRD
- Social and community leader
- Trade union leader
HRD's thematic area of engagement
- Civil and political rights
- Labour rights
Current Status
In prison (pre-trial)
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.
Detained since
Nov 8, 2024
Charge(s)
- Creating disturbances
- Subversion
Latitude: 35.79735164706754
Longitude: 51.38608608798995
Geolocation of detention
Country or area of detention
Region of detention
- Southern Asia
Location of detention - City/Town
Tehran
Location of detention - Facility
Tehran, Evin Prison
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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