Ongoing campaign

Enforced Disappearance

Enforced disappearance occurs when individuals are detained or abducted by authorities and their fate or whereabouts are denied or concealed, leaving families without information, protection, or closure. In Iran, this practice is frequently linked to arbitrary detention, torture, and intimidation.

The “Enforced Disappearance” campaign documents these cases, preserves evidence and testimony, and works to prevent erasure while supporting families seeking truth and accountability.

1,436

days since Osman Mameh was forcibly disappeared.His family still has no answer about where he is, or whether he is alive.

Counted from 18 November 2022. Goes up by one every day.#WhereIsOsmanMameh

A documented case

Osman Mameh

Osman Mameh was forcibly disappeared by Iranian authorities. His fate and whereabouts remain unknown. Officials have failed to provide credible information regarding his detention, legal status, or physical condition, leaving his family in prolonged uncertainty.

The Mameh family

His disappearance reflects a broader pattern in which individuals are removed from public record without acknowledgment of custody or access to legal protections. The absence of official transparency places him outside the safeguards of due process and leaves his family without confirmation of his safety or survival.

The Mameh Family Campaign

The campaign seeks justice, truth, and safety for three people.

  • Disappeared

    Osman Mameh

    Forcibly disappeared by Iranian authorities.

    Whereabouts unknown
  • Targeted

    Ardalan Mameh

    Targeted and harassed for being his father’s voice and for taking part in the Woman, Life, Freedom protests.

    Facing reprisals
  • Injured

    Shahin Abdolghaderi

    Osman’s wife. Critically injured by more than 300 pellets fired by IRGC forces. She needs specialist treatment and safe evacuation.

    Needs urgent care

Urgent

Shahin Abdolghaderi needs urgent medical care

Shahin Abdolghaderi, Osman’s wife, was critically injured by more than 300 pellets fired by IRGC forces. She needs specialist treatment and safe evacuation. The medical images below show the extent of her injuries and why care cannot wait.

Medical image 1 of 5: Shahin Abdolghaderi’s injuries
Medical image 2 of 5: Shahin Abdolghaderi’s injuries
Medical image 3 of 5: Shahin Abdolghaderi’s injuries
Medical image 4 of 5: Shahin Abdolghaderi’s injuries
Medical image 5 of 5: Shahin Abdolghaderi’s injuries

These photos show her injuries.

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Osman Mameh with his family
Osman Mameh with his son

What we ask

We are calling on the international community to act now.

Human rights organizations, medical networks, and media.

#WhereIsOsmanMameh#WomenLifeFreedom
  • Reveal Osman’s fate.
  • End reprisals against Ardalan.
  • Evacuate Shahin for urgent care.
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Sardar Pashaei

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.