Narges Mohammadi is a human rights activist who has been a
vocal advocate against the death penalty in Iran. She’s a prisoner of
conscience, held solely for peacefully exercising her right to freedom
of expression, association and peaceful assembly.
On 1 August 2015, she suffered partial paralysis and was taken to
Taleghani Hospital. Doctors advised that she needed to be examined by a
specialist, however the next day she was returned to prison.
She was also taken to hospital on 27 July 2015 and returned to prison
without receiving treatment for a possible blood clot in her lungs. The
next day, prison officials refused to take her to another medical
appointment.
As well as being denied urgent medical care, Narges Mohammadi is not
allowed to make phone calls to her children, eight-year old twins who
recently moved to live with their father, a refugee abroad, as they had
no caregiver in Iran.
Tell Iran to release Narges Mohammadi immediately and
unconditionally, and in the interim grant her access to medical care,
regular visits and phone calls.
Update 15/02/16: Narges Mohammadi’s hearing, which
was to be held on 9 January, was once again postponed without any
explanation. This is the third time that her trial has been delayed.
According to her husband, Narges has not been provided regularly with
her prescribed medication and this is putting her health at serious risk
which can result in seizures and temporary partial paralysis. Please
keep taking action.
Please sign the petition here.