human rights defender

Nasrin Javadi (Azam Khezri Javadi)

HRD's year of birth

1957

HRD's Gender

Woman

Type of HRD

  • Social and community leader

HRD's thematic area of engagement

  • Civil and political rights
  • Labour rights

HRD's geographical origin

Urban

Current Status

Released

HRD's bio and work

Nasrin Javadi (Azam Khezri Javadi), a prominent labor activist and member of the Free Workers' Union of Iran, is a well-known advocate for workers' rights and social justice in Iran. Through active participation in professional gatherings and peaceful protests, she has consistently emphasized the need to improve the working and living conditions of workers. Nasrin Javadi's activism has frequently led to severe judicial sentences, arrests, and security pressures. Her steadfast efforts in defending workers' rights have turned her into a symbol of resilience and courage, embodying the determination of professional activists in their struggle for basic human rights.

Detained since

Jul 2, 2022

Date of release

Sep 15, 2025

Charge(s)

  • Other

Sentence

Ms. Nasrin Javadi (Azam Khezri Javadi) has been sentenced to 5 years of imprisonment

Geolocation of detention

Country or area of detention

Region of detention

  • Asia: Southern Asia

Location of detention - City/Town

Tehran

Location of detention - Facility

Qarchak Prison, Varamin

Recent case update / evolution

On 15 September 2025, Nasrin Javadi (Azam Khezri Javadi) was released from Qarchak Prison in Varamin.

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