In Iran, three courageous women—Pakhshan Azizi, Verisheh Moradi, and Sharifeh Mohammadi—are at grave risk of execution, convicted of politically motivated charges after unfair trials by Revolutionary Courts. As defenders of human rights, they represent the struggle for justice amidst systemic oppression.
Pakhshan Azizi, a 40-year-old humanitarian worker from the Kurdish community, faces imminent execution following her conviction for alleged armed rebellion related solely to her peaceful humanitarian work. After a five-month period of solitary confinement in Evin prison, she endured torture and threats from authorities intent on forcing false confessions. Her death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2025, intensifying calls for her immediate release.
Verisheh Moradi, 39, is another Kurdish activist sentenced to death. Her trial in November 2024 was marked by significant injustices, including torture during her arrest and detention. Verisheh has been vocal about the torture she faced, stating that her fight against the Islamic State has been misinterpreted as rebellion against the Iranian government. Her legal standing remains precarious, with an appeal currently pending.
Sharifeh Mohammadi, aged 45, is in Lakan prison after a retrial that lacked basic legal protocols. Following her arrest in December 2023, she was subjected to severe torture to extract forced confessions regarding her human rights activism. Despite previous exoneration by the Supreme Court, a new death sentence was handed down in February 2025 under contentious circumstances, sparking legal and public outcry.
Those concerned for these women’s lives are urged to take action, writing to Iranian officials to demand the immediate cessation of all execution plans against them. Advocates also call for an end to torture and an investigation into the brutality these women have faced—a plea for dignity and justice that echoes across borders.
Social media campaigns can amplify their voices; simple messages denouncing these executions and supporting the abolition of the death penalty can coalesce a movement of global solidarity against oppression. Share photos or videos showing defiance and support to nurture a safer environment for human rights defenders in Iran.
Three women, Pakhshan Azizi, Verisheh Moradi, and Sharifeh Mohammadi, face execution in Iran under politically motivated charges after unfair trials. They have endured torture and intimidation while advocating for human rights. Activists urge immediate action to halt their executions and demand justice, calling for an end to all executions in Iran.
The plight of Pakhshan Azizi, Verisheh Moradi, and Sharifeh Mohammadi underscores the ongoing fight for human rights in Iran. Their convictions illustrate a dire need for judicial reform and the abolition of the death penalty. Collective action, through letters and social media, can shine a light on their unjust treatment, advocating for justice and protection for these courageous women.
Original Source: amnesty.ca
