To see a democratic Iran where Baluch people enjoy equal rights and opportunities, and where diversity is celebrated rather than suppressed
Khodanur Lojei was a 27-year-old Baluch activist and community organizer in Zahedan. He worked tirelessly to address the systemic discrimination faced by the Baluch minority in Iran, advocating for equal access to education, employment, and basic services. When the Woman, Life, Freedom movement began, he saw it as an opportunity to unite all marginalized groups in Iran against oppression. He was among the peaceful protesters at the Great Mosalla when security forces opened fire on the crowd.
Freedom knows no ethnicity, no gender, no borders
His death during Bloody Friday became a rallying cry for the Baluch community's participation in the nationwide movement. His sacrifice highlighted the intersection of ethnic and political oppression in Iran, strengthening solidarity between different minority groups.
A 22-year-old Kurdish woman whose death in police custody after being arrested for "improper hijab" sparked the Woman, Life, Freedom revolution that shook the foundations of the Islamic Republic.
“I just want to go home”
A 16-year-old girl who disappeared during protests. Her last message was a video singing about freedom. Security forces killed her and hid her body, then forced her family to lie about her death.
“I will stay and fight for freedom”
A 16-year-old YouTuber who loved making videos and bringing joy to others. She was beaten to death by security forces during protests in Karaj. The regime forced her family to say she committed suicide.
“Life is beautiful when you are free”
Their Path Continues
The memory of our eternal names lives in our hearts and will continue until Iran is free
Woman, Life, Freedom