human rights defender

Samaneh Asghari

HRD's year of birth

1993

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

Released

HRD's bio and work

Samaneh Asghari, a student activist and human rights defender, is known for her advocacy for student rights and involvement in social issues. She has consistently worked to improve educational and social conditions, becoming a key figure in Iran's student movement. Despite facing pressure and restrictions, Asghari continues her peaceful activism, representing the voices of protesting students and standing firm in her efforts to bring about positive change.

Detained since

Mar 4, 2024

Date of release

Mar 8, 2025

Sentence

1 year in prison

Geolocation of detention

Country or area of detention

Region of detention

  • Asia: Southern Asia

Location of detention - City/Town

Tehran

Location of detention - Facility

Tehran, Evin Prison

Allegations / reports of ill-treatment

Samaneh Asghari, imprisoned in Evin Prison, was denied phone calls and family visits for two months by order of the prison committee. This action was taken in protest against the execution of Reza Rasaei.

Recent case update / evolution

Samaneh Asghari, a student at Kharazmi University who was serving her sentence in Evin Prison, was released from the prison yesterday upon completing her prison term.

Any other relevant documents

Samaneh Asghari - Middle East Matters Profile https://middleeastmatters.org/victims/samaneh-asghari/

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