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A voice for justice that will not be silenced

Maryam Akbari Monfared, one of Iran’s longest-serving political prisoners, is a symbol of resilience and unwavering courage in her fight for justice. Despite completing her 15-year sentence, she remains behind bars. On October 12, 2024, the day she was supposed to be released, she was given a new sentence, adding two more years to her imprisonment. For 15 years, Akbari Monfared has been denied leave to visit her family and has been refused medical care.

Human rights activist and prisoner of conscience

Maryam Akbari Monfared, a prominent prisoner of conscience, has been imprisoned for her human rights activism and protests against political repression in Iran. As a mother of four, she was separated from her youngest daughter, Sara, who was just three years old when she was arrested. Her children have grown up deprived of their mother’s presence, seeing her only through the bars of the prison.

Maryam’s only “crime” was her demand for accountability from the Iranian authorities for the execution of her siblings during the mass executions of the 1980s.

A testament to resilience

Despite intense psychological pressure, threats, and now additional charges, Maryam Akbari Monfared has never wavered in her pursuit of the truth. Her courage comes at a high cost, including exile, severe restrictions, and the extension of her imprisonment. Her case is a testament to the resilience of women who refuse to be silenced by systematic injustice. Maryam Akbari Monfared stands as a symbol of resistance, her light continuing to shine despite relentless efforts to extinguish it.

Join the campaign to Free Human Rights Activists

We invite you to join our campaign to support the release of human rights activists like Maryam Akbari Monfared. Raise your voice for justice and help ensure that the world knows about the ongoing repression of women activists in Iran.

Your support can make a difference in raising global awareness and putting pressure on Iranian authorities to release political prisoners like Maryam. Together, we can fight for freedom, human rights, and justice.

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