human rights defender

Javad Lal-Mohammadi

HRD's year of birth

1968

HRD's Gender

Man

Type of HRD

  • Social and community leader

HRD's thematic area of engagement

  • Civil and political rights
  • Minorities’ rights

HRD's geographical origin

Urban

Current Status

In prison (sentenced)

HRD's bio and work

Javad Lal-Mohammadi, a civil activist residing in Mashhad, is a prominent figure who has been repeatedly arrested and sentenced to imprisonment in recent years for his civil activities and expressing his opinions. Mr. Lal-Mohammadi, one of the signatories of the request for the resignation of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, has been under constant pressure from security agencies in recent years. He is among those who have publicly promoted civil rights and freedom of expression, which has led to judicial actions against him. Javad Lal-mohammadi is an example of teachers and civil activists in Iran who face significant pressure and harsh sentences due to their advocacy for union rights and civil freedoms.

Detained since

Oct 13, 2021

Charge(s)

  • Anti-government propaganda
  • Other

Sentence

Mr. Javad Lal-Mohammadi has been sentenced to a total of 23 years of imprisonment in three separate cases

Geolocation of detention

Country or area of detention

Region of detention

  • Asia: Southern Asia

Location of detention - City/Town

Mashhad

Location of detention - Facility

Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad

Recent case update / evolution

Javad Lal-Mohammadi, a political prisoner, is serving his sentence in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. Since Tuesday, October 31, 2023, he has been denied the ability to make phone calls or meet with his family.

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