In 2024 Iran recorded its highest number of female executions since 2008—at least 31 women—and a parallel rise in femicides, with one woman killed by a private actor roughly every 48 hours. These two forms of lethal violence are interlinked manifestations of the same patriarchal system: one that fails to protect women from abuse, yet swiftly imposes the ultimate penalty when they resist.
This panel convenes leading advocates, researchers, and family members of victims to:
- analyse the legal, social, and cultural frameworks that enable both state-sanctioned executions and impunity for femicide;
- present new data and findings from UN mandates and Iranian human-rights organisations;
- amplify survivor and family testimonies; and
- identify concrete avenues for international advocacy and accountability.
Speakers
- Sholeh Pakravan – Human-rights advocate; mother of Reyhaneh Jabbari (executed 2014)
- Mohammad Reza Sargolzaee, Independent Psychiatrist and Human Rights activist
- Skylar Thompson – Deputy Director, Human Rights Activists in Iran
Moderator
- Azadeh Pourzand – Director & Co-Founder, Siamak Pourzand Foundation; Spokesperson & Community Director, Impact Iran
The discussion is co-organised by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), Impact Iran, and Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), with the support of partner organisations.
Languages spoken: English
Interpretation available: English & Farsi
Please advise: Registrations will close 1 hour before the session begins. Register today with your email and you will recieve an email from Zoom with details how to join. If you face technical issues with Zoom or joining the sessions please contact Nic at nil@omct.org
Speakers
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Sholeh Pakravan
Human-rights advocate Mother of Reyhaneh Jabbari (executed 2014) -
Skylar Thompson
Deputy Director Human Rights Activists in Iran -
Azadeh Pourzand
Director & Co-Founder Siamak Pourzand Foundation -
Mohammad Reza Sargolzaee
Independent Psychiatrist and Human Rights activist
Event Details
Date
Time 3pm — 4.30pm CEST
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Sholeh Pakravan
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Skylar Thompson
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Azadeh Pourzand
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Mohammad Reza Sargolzaee
Type Open