Individuals at Risk

On August 8, we posted information regarding our concern for Kurdish women's rights activist Zeynab Bayzeydi, who was jailed in Iran for peacefully defending Iranian women. 

This afternoon, we received notice that Zeynab was sentenced to four years' imprisonment, and internal exile to the Turkish-speaking city of Zanjan, by the Mahabad Revolutionary Court.  Zaynab has been imprisoned for peacefully expressing her views.  She is a prisoner of conscience.  She must be released.

We have issued an updated Urgent Action on Zeynab's behalf.  Please write to Iranian authorities, and demand Zeynab's freedom. 

Marissa Brodney - Urgent Action Network