human rights defender
human rights defender
1971
Woman
In prison (sentenced)
Farideh Moradkhani, an Iranian human rights activist and the niece of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been arrested and imprisoned multiple times for her peaceful protests and criticism of the Iranian government's policies. She is actively involved in defending the rights of women and political prisoners. Due to her family ties to the Supreme Leader, Moradkhani has played a prominent role in civil protests and has faced intense security pressures, particularly after publicly criticizing the government and Iran's leadership.
Nov 23, 2022
3 years in prison
Latitude: 35.750573992333095
Longitude: 51.290220322811656
Tehran
Tehran, Tehran Correctional and Rehabilitation Center
Farideh Moradkhani was tried in the Special Clerical Court and sentenced to 15 years in prison. The appeal, signed by the defendant herself, was accepted, and 3 years of her sentence was upheld.
According to the latest news from HRANA, Ms. Moradkhani was sent on medical leave in February, and we have no further information about her since
Niece of Iranian leader asks world to cut ties with Iran https://www.politico.com/news/2022/11/28/iran-anti-government-protests-00070930
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Farideh Moradkhani, an Iranian human rights activist and the niece of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been arrested and imprisoned multiple times for her peaceful protests and criticism of the Iranian government's policies. She is actively involved in defending the rights of women and political prisoners. Due to her family ties to the Supreme Leader, Moradkhani has played a prominent role in civil protests and has faced intense security pressures, particularly after publicly criticizing the government and Iran's leadership.
Latitude: 35.750573992333095
Longitude: 51.290220322811656
3 years in prison
Farideh Moradkhani was tried in the Special Clerical Court and sentenced to 15 years in prison. The appeal, signed by the defendant herself, was accepted, and 3 years of her sentence was upheld.
According to the latest news from HRANA, Ms. Moradkhani was sent on medical leave in February, and we have no further information about her since
Niece of Iranian leader asks world to cut ties with Iran https://www.politico.com/news/2022/11/28/iran-anti-government-protests-00070930