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Soran Mansournia ,PhD

Head of Justice for Victims

Soran Mansournia holds a PhD in Spatial Sciences & Urban Geopolitics from the University of Otago/New Zealand, and the University of Groningen/Netherlands. Alongside his brother, Borhan, Soran actively participated in major anti-government protests in Iran, notably in November 2019—known as Bloody November. During Bloody November, Borhan was shot and killed, a loss that transformed Soran, inspiring him to dedicate his life to human rights activism.

Key Responsibilities: – Document human rights violations and create individual cases for victims. – Work with international lawyers to take cases to court and seek prosecution of war criminals.

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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.