Association of Women & Youth Against Fundamentalism

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  • Five January Protest Detainees Executed in Iran Within Six Days

    Five men detained during Iran’s January protests were executed in Isfahan and Karaj within six days. Further prisoners face death sentences amid serious allegations of torture, coerced confessions, and violations of fundamental fair trial rights.

  • Alipour Family Faces Continuing Detentions and Abuse in Iran

    The Alipour family faces renewed scrutiny after the execution of Babak Alipour. His father and brother reportedly remain detained, while allegations of mistreatment and unanswered questions about other relatives raise further serious human rights concerns.

  • Gender Gap in Iran Remains Among World’s Widest Despite Education Gains

    The gender gap in Iran remains severe despite high educational parity. New coverage of World Economic Forum findings highlights major inequalities in women’s employment, earnings, and political representation, with Iran ranked 144th globally in 2026.

  • Medical Care for Female Prisoners in Iran Raises Serious Concerns

    Medical care for female prisoners in Iran: Massoumeh Nassaji (top) and Fatemeh Jami (bottom)."

    Concerns have arisen regarding inadequate medical care for female prisoners in Iran, with three women suffering from severe health issues being denied necessary treatment. These cases underscore a significant human rights issue, highlighting the urgent need for timely medical attention and accountability.

  • 5K Run Unites Communities To Stop Executions in Iran

    On 10 October 2026, AWYAF organised a 5K run in London, alongside similar events in eight cities worldwide, to mark the World Day Against the Death Penalty and raise awareness about executions in Iran.

  • Gohardasht Prison Demolition Raises Concerns Over 1988 Massacre Evidence

    Demolition of a prison watchtower at Gohardasht Prison in Karaj, Iran, a key site linked to the 1988 massacre of political prisoners.

    The demolition of Gohardasht Prison in Iran raises serious concerns over the destruction of evidence linked to the 1988 massacre of political prisoners, threatening historical memory, victims’ rights, and future efforts towards justice and accountability.

  • British Parliamentarians and Experts Discuss Road to Democratic Change in Iran

    British parliamentarians, legal experts, academics and Iranian community representatives gathered at Portcullis House in Westminster on September 9, 2026, for a conference titled The Road to a Free Iran: Human Rights, Accountability and Democratic Change. The meeting focused on executions, political repression, accountability for human rights violations and the prospects…