human rights defender

Zohreh (Fatemeh) Dadras

HRD's year of birth

1989

HRD's Gender

Woman

Type of HRD

  • Social and community leader

HRD's thematic area of engagement

  • Children's rights
  • Civil and political rights
  • Women's rights

Current Status

In prison (sentenced)

HRD's bio and work

Zohreh Dadras is a women's rights activist who has been arrested and sentenced to prison for participating in protests and engaging in civil activities opposing the Islamic Republic. Along with several other activists in Gilan Province, she has been involved in efforts related to women's rights, leading to judicial prosecution. The Rasht Revolutionary Court tried her on charges related to national security. Zohreh Dadras remains a prominent figure in the women's rights movement, and her efforts have garnered support both domestically and internationally.

Detained since

Oct 7, 2024

Charge(s)

  • Subversion

Sentence

9 years, 6 months, and 2 days of imprisonment

Geolocation of detention

Country or area of detention

Region of detention

  • Asia: Southern Asia

Location of detention - City/Town

Rasht

Location of detention - Facility

Lakan Prison in Rasht

Recent case update / evolution

Ms. Dadras was sentenced to 9 years, 6 months, and 2 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.

The latest news we have about her concerns the execution of her prison sentence.

Any other relevant documents

US denounces severe sentences for civil activists in Iran https://www.voanews.com/a/us-denounces-severe-sentences-for-civil-activists-in-iran-/7549340.html

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