Vida Rabbani
Vida Rabbani | |
|---|---|
| ویدا ربانی | |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Other names | Vahideh Rabbani |
| Education | Political science (University of Tehran) |
| Occupation | |
| Known for | Opposition to the death penalty and compulsory hijab in Iran |
Vida Rabbani (Persian: ویدا ربانی), also known as Vahideh Rabbani (Persian: وحیده ربانی), is an Iranian women's rights activist and journalist. She was arrested by the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during the Mahsa Amini protests.[1][2]
Arrest and conviction[edit]
Arrest[edit]
On September 24, 2022, Rabbani was arrested following a house raid, in the context of the ongoing Mahsa Amini protests.[3][4] She was kept in solitary confinement in Ward 209 at Evin Prison, under the guardship of the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.[5][6][7]
Conviction[edit]
Rabbani was charged for her social media and journalistic activities, which in accordance with the application of Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code called for a six years prison sentence.[8][9]
On December 31, 2022, she was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison by Branch 26 of the Islamic Revolutionary Court.[10] She was sentenced to six years in prison on the charge of “gathering and colluding against national security" and fifteen months in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the state.”[11][12]
Imprisonment[edit]
On December 4, 2022, Rabbani went on a hunger strike.[5][13][14]
Medical furlough[edit]
On May 19 2023, Mizan News Agency, the official news agency of the Iranian judicial system), dismissed the urgency of her health situation.[15][16] On May 21, 2023, Rabbani was transferred from Evin prison to Ayatollah Taleghani Hospital for medical treatment.[17][18]
On June 4, 2023, Rabbani's husband stated that Evin prison continued to deny her access to medical check-ups.[19][20] On June 8, 2023, Rabbani was denied appropriate medical care.[21][22] Two days later on June 10, 2023, Rabbani’s lawyer announced that she was granted a medical furlough of ten days.[23][24]
Multiple groups have criticized the delay of Rabbani's medical care, including Front Line Defenders,[25][26] the International Federation of Journalists,[27] and American senator Bob Menendez.[28]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Iran: Journalist arrested after tweets". IFJ. 2020-12-03. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "در مراسم روز زن امسال در زندان اوین چه گذشت؟". BBC News (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Evin Inmates Stage Protest On Mahsa Anniversary". Iran International. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Iranian Female Political Prisoners Blast 'Gender Apartheid'". Voice of America. 2024-03-09. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ a b "Weekly Review of Censorship: Two Prominent Politicians Sentenced on "Anti-Regime" Charges and Journalist Begins Hunger Strike". IranWire. 2022-12-08.
- ^ "Popular Azadi Square Clubhouse Room Shut Down by Court Order". IranWire. 2021-12-20.
- ^ "Vida Rabbani — Press Freedom & Advocacy - Newsroom". Coalition For Women in Journalism. 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ ""They Were Doing Their Jobs": Calls Grow for Journalists and Activists to be Released". IranWire. 2022-09-24.
- ^ "2 years in jail for Sepideh Salarvand, an anthropologist". NCRI Women's Committee. 2023-01-01. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ Farda, RFE/RL's Radio. "Iranian 'Clubhouse' Journalist Handed Prison Term". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Women Inside Tehran's Evin Prison Speak Out against Executions". IranWire. 2022-05-24.
- ^ "Iranian journalists face long prison terms, lashes, and harsh restrictions over protest coverage". Committee to Protect Journalists. 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "ویدا ربانی، روزنامه‌نگار زندانی در اوین اعتصاب غذا کرده است". BBC News (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "ویدا ربانی از اعتصاب غذای خود خبر داد". Independent (in Persian). 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "واکنش شاهدان به نامه ویدا ربانی از زندان «داروها را عوض کردند و من را برای ضبط اعتراف بردند»". BBC News (in Persian). 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "«شنیده‌های» دروغ ویدا ربانی از وضعیت رسیدگی به مشکلات پزشکی زندانیان/ مقررات سخت‌گیرانه زندان‌ها برای داروهای اعصاب و روان". Mizan News Agency (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Vida Rabbani: The Plight of an Imprisoned Iranian Journalist". women.ncr-iran.org. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "روایت ویدا ربانی از شکنجه زنان در بازداشتگاه قرچک: «یلدا آقافضلی را شما کشتید ...»". Iran International (in Persian). 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Vida Rabbani sentenced to seven years and three months in prison". Front Line Defenders. 2022-12-28. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "ویدا ربانی، روزنامه‌نگار زندانی: داروهای اعصاب مثل «نقل و نبات» بین زندانیان توزیع می‌شود". Voice of America (in Persian). 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Critical Illness of Imprisoned Iranian Journalist Met with Deliberate Indifference". wjwc. 2023-06-12. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "وضعیت نامناسب جسمی «ویدا ربانی» در اوین؛ مسئولان از اعزام او به بیمارستان خودداری می‌کنند". Voice of America (in Persian). 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "ویدا ربانی، روزنامه‌نگار زندانی برای درمان از زندان مرخص شد". Voice of America (in Persian). 2023-06-11. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "ویدا ربانی به نهادهای امنیتی: یلدا آقافضلی را شما کشتید! – DW – ۱۴۰۲/۳/۴". dw.com (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Committee to Protect Journalists: 95 Iran journalists arrested since death of Mahsa Amini". www.jurist.org. 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Vida Rabbani granted medical leave for ten days". Front Line Defenders. 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "نهادهای صنفی روزنامه‌نگاران خواستار آزادی ویدا ربانی شدند – DW – ۱۳۹۹/۹/۱۶". dw.com (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "سناتور منندز: رژیم ایران ویدا ربانی، روزنامه‌نگار، را به دلیل تعهدش به حقیقت زندانی کرده". Iran International (in Persian). 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
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