Iran: Female prisoner writes about prison

Manizhe Sadeghi

Manizhe Sadeghi, a prisoner who spent some time in the Iranian regime’s prisons, recently wrote to explain the conditions of women in the Iranian regime’s prisons.

“I am a hardworking woman and mother, and I was in prison for a few months with my newborn child. I taught my child to walk in prison. I am

a hardworking mother and seeing my child grow up in prison was like death for me,but I didn’t give in.

“They used the cry of my newborn child to harass me and torture my ill father, who was in the adjacent cell to force us to succumb. However, state agents were never able to make us succumb to their demands.

“They didn’t even show any mercy to my children. They would beat my children before my own eyes. They beat my pregnant daughter before me!

“I am a worker without much income and now a political prisoner, and I have experienced being beaten, tortured and insulted in the dungeons of the Islamic republic while blindfolded.

“They kicked and torture my entire body, but to reach freedom and a better world I became stronger, and I will never rest until we realize our humanitarian values.”

Mother of political prisoner Behnam Ibrahimzadeh: I am proud of my son

Ayesheh Modaresi, the mother of labor activist Behnam Ibrahimzadeh said in defense of her son that he only acted based on his humanitarian duties and was imprisoned for this very reason. She says she is proud of her son.

Ayesheh Modaresi wrote in a letter:

“My name is Ayesheh Modaresi, the mother of Behnam Ibrahimzadeh, a labor activist and member of the Association in Defense of Child Laborers and Homeless Children. Behnam is held in Gohardasht Prison. He was arrested on June 12, 2010 by security agents and first sentenced to 5 years in prison. However, he was prosecuted under new charges and sentenced to 9 years and 6 months in jail on charges of collusion, having relations with the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran from inside of prison, and propaganda against the state.

“Last month the Austrian NGO Sudwind dedicated my son, Behnam the “Raha” human rights award. As you are informed the Sudwind prize is dedicated to individuals who played a role in safeguarding and improving human rights. I am proud of my son and thank God for giving me

this child that has risen to his humanitarian duties. I am asking you and all those praising humanity, to focus your efforts to have Behnam returned to me and his family, and especially his 16-year old son who is suffering from blood cancer. Thank you very much – Ayesheh Modaresi”

Iran: On the eve of UN summit, NCRI publishes study on women's plight in Iran

TheNCRI Women's Committee has published a study on the Iranian regime's 20-year conduct since the Beijing Platform for Action.

The study sheds light on institutionalized violence and discrimination against women in Iran and its horrendous consequences for Iranian women and girls.

It further probes the regime's vision on women contradicting universal humanitarian standards and the objectives of the gender-equality movement.

Iran - members in Camp Liberty face humanitarian crisis

Camp Liberty: Preventing necessary surgery of 8 ill asylum seekers

 At the behest of the Iranian regime, the committee tasked with suppressing Camp Liberty residents led by Faleh Fayyaz in the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office has intensified its suppressive policies and inhumane restrictions against Camp Liberty residents.

                                                         

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