human rights defender
Urgent support needed
Medical assistance. Reyhaneh Ansari Nejad has requested medical leave for treatment outside of prison due to her deteriorating physical condition, including severe pain in her neck, back, and knees. However, prison officials have refused to address or respond to this matter. Despite the specialist's prescription for physiotherapy, she has not been sent to medical facilities, leading to a worsening of her symptoms and difficulties in carrying out her daily activities.
HRD's year of birth
1966
HRD's Gender
Woman
Type of HRD
- Social and community leader
- Trade union leader
HRD's thematic area of engagement
- Civil and political rights
- Labour rights
- Women's rights
Current Status
In prison (sentenced)
HRD's bio and work
Reyhaneh Ansari nejad is a labor activist and defender of human rights and women's rights in Iran. She promotes women's and workers' rights and raises public awareness of human rights issues through organizing campaigns and workshops. Rejaneh focuses on workers' rights and combating gender discrimination, while also supporting political prisoners and victims of human rights violations. As an independent and influential voice, she seeks to create positive changes in society
Detained since
Jun 11, 2023
Charge(s)
- Subversion
Sentence
4 years of imprisonment
Latitude: 35.79735164706754
Longitude: 51.38608608798995
Geolocation of detention
Country or area of detention
Region of detention
- Asia: Southern Asia
Location of detention - City/Town
Tehran
Location of detention - Facility
Tehran, Evin Prison
Allegations / reports of ill-treatment
Despite needing medical treatment, this prisoner has been deprived of proper medical care. Additionally, for about two months now, she has been denied family visits. https://www.hra-news.org/2024/hranews/a-50858/
Recent case update / evolution
She was sentenced to four years of imprisonment by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolqasem Salavati. Additionally, as a supplementary punishment, she was sentenced to a two-year ban on membership in political parties, groups, and factions, as well as a ban on activities on social media, in the media and press, and a ban on leaving the country.
The request for a retrial of Reyhaneh Ansari Nejad, imprisoned in Evin Prison, has been rejected by the Supreme Court.
Any other relevant documents
Reyhaneh Ansarinejad: Retired labour activist subjected to torture in prison https://www.internationaliststandpoint.org/reyhaneh-ansarinejad-retired-labour-activist-subjected-to-torture-in-prison/
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