Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh was arrested
  Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh, a women’s rights activist, was arrested yesterday on her way to Qom to participate in Ayatollah Montazeri's funeral ceremony. ... More
Shadi Sadr released
  Shadi Sadr, a little after 11 a.m. today, was released from Evin Prison. ... More
Judge Rasekh: Shadi Sadr is not going to be released
  She continues “Finally, at 6 pm, we were able talk with Judge Rasekh in Evin Prison, when we mentioned Shadi’s name, he said: “ I do not know who called you today but Shadi Sadr is not going to be released now.” We asked him: “Do you mean she won’t be released today and will be released on Tuesday?” He replied: “No, she is not going to be released.” ... More
Judge Hadad’s Office Denies Accepting Bail to Release Shadi
  Meanwhile, Shadi’s lawyer, family and friends, are waiting outside the prison with both hope and despair. ... More
Shadi Sadr’s Family Meets with Group of Women’s Activists
  The guests at this meeting, composed of mostly women’s rights activists and legal colleagues, expressed their hope that the judiciary would put an end to the illegal detention of Shadi Sadr. ... More
Shadi Sadr Speaks Briefly with Mother and Daughter
  Saturday July 18th, she was able to telephone her mother and daughter, though her family is still unaware of which prison she is being detained. ... More
Unsuccessful Attempt of Shadi Sadr’s Husband to Win Her Release
  “Saturday morning, accompanied by Mohammad Mustafai, my wife’s lawyer, I went to the revolutionary court but I wasn’t successful in entering the court. But Shadi’s father, along with her lawyer, were able to get inside.” ... More
Shadi Sadr’s Attorney: No Confirmed News about Sadr
  Mohammad Mostafaei, Shadi Sadr’s attorney, updates on the case of Sadr ... More
The security Police have investigated Shadi Sadr's office and home
  The security forces had searched throughout their home and office, taking away some papers, documents, and two computer cases that had belonged to their little daughter and him. The inspection took several hours, as they ransacked the house and their ten-year-old daughter was present. ... More
Shadi Sadr violently abducted without headscarf
  They took Shadi and beat her violently while she continued to resist them. We weren’t allowed to go towards her. By force they had taken her and put her in the car. The official manhandled Shadi and it was apparent that for them, her hejab wasn’t even important!! ... More
Statement on the occasion of the presidential elections in June 2009 in Iran
  Over years, we, as part of Iranian women’s movement and civil rights advocates with diverse backgrounds; NGOs, political parties, various campaigns, media, trade unions and individuals 
had tried various methods and when necessary, had walked in unison to pursue our demands.

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Where are our Iranian sisters?
  Azadi Stadium, the largest football stadium in Iran, was host to a group of four Iranian women audience members who were there to watch the South Korea vs. Iran football match. ... More
Women’s Rights Groups Issue Announcement Concerning the Sentencing of Alieh Eghdomdust
  On Thursday , January 29 , 2009 , the judiciary officers of Revolution Court in Tehran , arrested Aliyeh Eghdam Doost , a women’s movement activists in her house and transferred her to Evin prison sentenced to three years of imprisonment . ... More
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