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Five female prisoners in Vakilabad in a dangerous situation

image of five female political prisoners in Vakilabad in a dangerous situation

Five female political prisoners in Vakilabad in a dangerous situation Five female political prisoners in Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad, are facing severe security charges and life-threatening conditions. Among them are Sima Anbaei Farimani and Mahboubeh Shabani, who face charges like “Moharebeh,”…

Hiwa in Berlin

Hiwa team with Hannah Neumann at Berlin Freedom week

Hiwa at Berlin Freedom Week Engaging European Policymakers for Democratic Change During Berlin Freedom Week, Hiwa held a series of high-level engagements with European policymakers, government officials, and civil society leaders—strengthening its role as an emerging voice on human rights…

Testimony at the European Parliament

Testimony at the European Parliament During a session at the European Parliament, Zhino Babamiri, a HIWA member and co-founder of the Daughters of Justice campaign, presented evidence and testimony on state violence in Iran, including death sentences, enforced disappearances, and…

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.