Shakila Monfared

HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER

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HRD's bio and work: Shakila Monfared is an Iranian political activist and prisoner of conscience who was arrested and sentenced due to her civil and human rights activism in Iran. She was detained on charges including 'propaganda against the regime' and 'insulting sacred values.' Shakila Monfared is known for her protests against the human rights situation in Iran and her support for victims of political repression. During her detention, she has repeatedly faced physical and psychological pressures and has gone on hunger strike several times in protest against these conditions.

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Latitude: 35.79735164706754

Longitude: 51.38608608798995

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Recent case update / evolution: Shakila Monfared has been sentenced in various instances to a total of 16 years and 1 month in prison, 10 lashes, a fine of 10 million Tomans, and 2 years of exile. The details are as follows. Ms. Monfared was sentenced by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, to a total of 9 years and 11 months in prison, a fine of 10 million Tomans, and 2 years of exile. She was also sentenced by Branch 36 of the Tehran Court of Appeals, presided over by Judge Abbasali Houzan, to a total of 5 years and 2 months in prison. Additionally, in her latest sentence, she was sentenced to 1 year in prison and 10 lashes.

Allegations / reports of ill-treatment: Shakila Monfared, currently imprisoned in Evin Prison, has faced restrictions regarding contact and visits with her family and lawyer. She has been denied telephone contact with both for 20 days and was previously prohibited from in-person visits for five weeks.

Any other relevant documents: Shakila Monfared – USCIRF Profile https://www.uscirf.gov/religious-prisoners-conscience/forb-victims-database/shakila-monfared

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