Najmeh is 23 years old. She is an accounting student. She should be planning her future. Instead, she is fighting for her life in an Iranian prison.
According to her own account, she was sentenced to death on September 16, 2026. From Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, she sent a desperate audio message to the outside world, pleading for legal assistance and a fair trial.
Her plea can be summed up in three words:
“Be my voice.”
Najmeh Is Not Alone.
Three and more other young women urgently need help:
Taraneh Rahimi, 20: A horse-riding instructor sentenced to death in connection with protests. Her twin sister was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Mahboubeh Shabani, 33: She reportedly helped injured protesters reach safety. Now, she herself is facing a death sentence.
Arghavan Fallahi, 24: Her death sentence was overturned following legal challenges. But the legal proceedings are still ongoing. The danger is far from over.
A Death Sentence Does Not Have to Be the Final Word.
Arghavan’s case offers hope. Even after her death sentence had been upheld, further legal action led to the ruling being overturned.
We must not let this chance go to waste for Najmeh, Taraneh and Mahboubeh.
Your Donation Can Help Provide Lifesaving Support.
The Welle Emergency Campaign
Welle is a Swiss nonprofit association committed to supporting people at risk of execution.
With your support, we can:
- Support legal advice and independent reviews of court proceedings.
- Work with lawyers, families and human rights organizations.
- Document cases and bring them to the attention of international bodies.
- Respond quickly to new death sentences and imminent threats of execution.
Every Day Matters.
For these women, this is not about statistics or headlines. It is about their lives, their families and a future that could be taken away from them.
Help before it is too late.
Najmeh has called for help. Her voice must not be silenced.
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