human rights defender

Maziyar Seyednejad

HRD's Gender

Man

Type of HRD

  • Social and community leader
  • Trade union leader

HRD's thematic area of engagement

  • Civil and political rights
  • Labour rights

Current Status

Released

HRD's bio and work

Maziyar Seyednejad is an Iranian labor activist who has been extensively involved in defending workers' rights and advocating for social equality. Due to his protests and activism in the labor rights field, he has been repeatedly threatened, arrested, and imprisoned. Seyednejad is also a vocal critic of the Iranian government's economic policies and has played an active role in labor strikes and protests. His efforts have consistently focused on supporting workers and striving to improve their living conditions.

Detained since

May 21, 2023

Date of release

May 12, 2025

Charge(s)

  • Anti-government propaganda

Sentence

3 years of imprisonment

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

Recent case update / evolution

Maziar Seyednejad, a political prisoner, was released from Evin Prison after completing his sentence.

Any other relevant documents

Maziyar https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PlKd_hWeDwrys5TaJaMQ2qH50yJ7hdWaRaEt-dYN3Us/edit?usp=sharing

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