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Gendered Killings in Iran: Between Femicide and Capital Punishment

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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

  • 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

Key Speakers
  • Sholeh Pakravan
  • Skylar Thompson
  • Azadeh Pourzand
  • Mohammad Reza Sargolzaee

Type Open

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