On September 4, 1989 (13 Shahrivar 1368), an infiltrated assassin gunned down 43-year-old Kurdish lawyer and political leader Sedigh Kamangar in Iraqi Kurdistan. Specifically, Kamangar was a co-founder of the Komala party and a pivotal figure in the civic defense…
Enforced disappearance remains one of the most cruel instruments of state repression in Iran. Specifically, authorities refuse to acknowledge detentions or disclose the location of prisoners, subjecting families to perpetual psychological torture. Decades of State Concealment Pirouz Davani (28 Years…
Founder & Head of Athletes
Sardar Pashaei is a Kurdish activist, former world wrestling champion, and a relentless advocate for justice. At just five years old, he experienced oppression firsthand, visiting his imprisoned father every Thursday.
Banned from competing internationally due to his political family background, he eventually fled Iran and became a U.S. citizen. He has dedicated his time and voice to supporting the Woman, Life, Freedom movement, working with U.S. Congress, the European Parliament, and international organizations to raise awareness about the Iranian people’s struggle.
His activism has come at a personal cost—his younger brother and sister have both been arrested and tortured in Iran. Today, he leads Justice & Freedom for Iran, bringing together survivors, activists, and athletes to work toward a democratic and secular Iran.
