To see Iran where journalists can work freely without fear
A 42-year-old journalist and activist who spent years in exile working for Voice of America and human rights organizations. He returned to Iran in 2016 due to homesickness and concern for his mother, was arrested and sentenced to 11 years. Subjected to torture including electroshock therapy 9 times to erase his memories. He committed suicide by jumping from a building after demanding release of 4 political prisoners, stating "No one should be imprisoned for expressing their opinions."
No one should be imprisoned for expressing their opinions. Protest is the right of every Iranian citizen.
His suicide highlighted the desperation of Iranian activists and international attention to political prisoners
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