
human rights defender
human rights defender
Woman
In prison (sentenced)
Azadeh Chavoshian, a women's rights activist from Gilan Province, was arrested for participating in peaceful protests and advocating for women's rights. Along with several other activists, she was tried by the Rasht Revolutionary Court and convicted on charges of "assembly and collusion against national security." As a prominent defender of women's rights, Azadeh has faced significant security and judicial pressures and was transferred to Lakan Prison in Rasht to serve her sentence. Her activism in support of women's rights is part of the broader women's rights movement in Iran.
Jul 13, 2024
6 years, 1 month, and 17 days of imprisonment
Latitude: 37.22875275234703
Longitude: 49.574798507124356
Rasht
Lakan Prison in Rasht
Ms. Chavoshian was sentenced to six years, one month, and 17 days of imprisonment by Branch 3 of the Revolutionary Court in Rasht, presided over by Judge Mahdi Rasakhee. This sentence was ultimately upheld by Branch 11 of the Appeals Court of Gilan Province, presided over by Judge Mohammad Sadegh Iran Aqideh.
Azadeh Chavoshian returned to Lakan Prison in Rasht after the end of her leave
Iran: Mass Arrests of Women’s Rights Defenders https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/08/19/iran-mass-arrests-womens-rights-defenders
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Azadeh Chavoshian, a women's rights activist from Gilan Province, was arrested for participating in peaceful protests and advocating for women's rights. Along with several other activists, she was tried by the Rasht Revolutionary Court and convicted on charges of "assembly and collusion against national security." As a prominent defender of women's rights, Azadeh has faced significant security and judicial pressures and was transferred to Lakan Prison in Rasht to serve her sentence. Her activism in support of women's rights is part of the broader women's rights movement in Iran.
Latitude: 37.22875275234703
Longitude: 49.574798507124356
6 years, 1 month, and 17 days of imprisonment
Ms. Chavoshian was sentenced to six years, one month, and 17 days of imprisonment by Branch 3 of the Revolutionary Court in Rasht, presided over by Judge Mahdi Rasakhee. This sentence was ultimately upheld by Branch 11 of the Appeals Court of Gilan Province, presided over by Judge Mohammad Sadegh Iran Aqideh.
Azadeh Chavoshian returned to Lakan Prison in Rasht after the end of her leave
Iran: Mass Arrests of Women’s Rights Defenders https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/08/19/iran-mass-arrests-womens-rights-defenders