Narges Mohammadi

Human Rights Activist

Iranian Zanjan, Iran

Quick Info

ProfessionHuman Rights Activist
NationalityIranian
Date of Birth21/04/1972
Age53 years
BirthplaceZanjan, Iran

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameNarges Safie Mohammadi

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityImam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran
GraduationPhysics

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
ControversyIn 2016, a court sentenced her to 16 years in prison for her work in human activism. She was released in October 2020 but returned to prison in 2021. Since January 2023, five additional cases have been opened against her by the Ministry of Intelligence based on her activism from within Evin Prison.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1999

Family

SiblingsBrother - Hamidreza Mohammadi
SpouseTaghi Rahmani
ChildrenSon - Ali Rahmani, Daughter - Kiana Rahmani (twins)

Career

Organization(s)
  • Defenders of Human Rights Center
  • National Council for Peace
Achievements
  • 2009: Alexander Langer Award
  • 2011: Per Anger Prize
  • 2016: Human Rights Award of the City of Weimar
  • 2018: Andrei Sakharov Prize
  • 2022: Prize for Press Freedom from Reporters Without Borders
  • 2022: Recognition as one of BBC's 100 inspiring women
  • 2023: Olof Palme Prize
  • 2023: PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award
  • 2023: UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize
  • 2023: Nobel Peace Prize
  • 2024: Cinema for Peace Honorary Award
Career SummaryNarges Mohammadi is a renowned human rights activist and journalist who has been a leading voice for social justice and women's rights for over 20 years. She has served as vice president and deputy director of the Defenders of Human Rights Centre, where she advocates for political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Her activism encompasses campaigns against the death penalty, opposition to mandatory hijab policies, and documentation of torture and abuse in Iranian prisons. She authored White Torture, a two-volume book series investigating inhumane treatment of prisoners in Iran. Her activism has led to multiple arrests and imprisonment, but she has continued her advocacy work even from within prison.
PositionVice President and Deputy Director of the Defenders of Human Rights Center

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Narges grew up in an Iranian Azerbaijani family and began advocating for womenโ€™s rights during her university days.
2. She was arrested multiple times for her activism and work in human rights, including involvement in Neo-Shariatism.
3. After her husband's imprisonment, she continued her activism despite facing several legal challenges and health risks due to her time in prison.
4. She has published a book of political essays and contributed to reports on human rights abuses, gaining international recognition.
5. She worked as a professional engineer before transitioning to journalism for reformist newspapers.
6. She was first arrested in 1998 for her criticism of the Iranian government and has been arrested 13 times total, sentenced to a combined 36 years in prison and 154 lashes, and spent 135 days in solitary confinement.
7. From captivity, she stood at the forefront of major protests against the Iranian regime in autumn 2022 following the death of Mahsa Jina Amini.
8. She refused to attend hearings for five cases opened against her in 2023, on the grounds that they are illegitimate.
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