September 8, 2026 (17 Shahrivar 1405), marks the eighth anniversary of the executions of Ramin Hossein Panahi, Zaniar Moradi, and Loghman Moradi. Specifically, Iranian authorities hanged the three Kurdish political prisoners at Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj on September 8,…
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…
Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court has sentenced 27-year-old protester Ali Zarei Duzdarehsi to death on charges of “Corruption on Earth” (Efsad-fil-Arz). Specifically, Zarei—who lost near-total vision in his right eye after security forces shot him during the 2022…
On September 2, 1979 (11 Shahrivar 1358), state-backed armed forces and local militias launched a retaliatory attack on the Kurdish village of Qarna near Naghadeh. Consequently, the Qarna massacre 1979 resulted in the summary execution of at least 45 unarmed…
On Sunday dawn, August 23, 2026 (1 Shahrivar 1405), Iranian authorities executed protester Majid Adineh in secret. Specifically, security forces arrested him on January 9, 2026, in Mohammadshahr, Karaj. Consequently, the Majid Adineh execution Karaj marks the 29th death sentence…
In 2007, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jahangir Razmi finally revealed his identity as the man behind the iconic 1979 Sanandaj firing squad photograph. Shortly after, he met Monireh Falsafi Nahid, affectionately known as Daye Monireh. Specifically, she was the mother of…
On Thursday morning, August 20, 2026 (29 Mordad 1405), Iranian authorities executed 20-year-old protester Ghaem Hosseini in Isfahan. Specifically, his execution marks the fifth death sentence carried out in connection with the Alikhani Square protest case. Security forces originally arrested…
On Sunday dawn, August 16, 2026 (25 Mordad 1405), Iranian authorities executed protester Shahram Sadeghi in Karaj. Specifically, security forces arrested him following protests on January 8, 2026, accusing him of ramming a vehicle into security personnel at Golzar Intersection.…
On Monday morning, August 3, 2026 (12 Mordad 1405), Iranian authorities executed prisoners Omid Behzad and Pourya Safvat on charges of espionage and intelligence collaboration with Israel. Specifically, the judiciary claimed the two men transmitted photos, coordinates, and sensitive security…
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.
