Woman
-
Shakila Ghasemi: A Bahá’í Woman Disappeared in Iran’s System of Repression
Shakila Ghasemi is a young Bahá’í woman from the city of Kerman, Iran, whose case has become emblematic of the ongoing persecution of the Bahá’í minority in the Islamic Republic. Born around 1999–2000, she is reported to be 26–27 years old at the time of her arrest in early 2026. On February 2, 2026, Ghasemi…
-
“Woman Life Freedom Day” in Arizona
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has officially declared September 16, the anniversary of the killing of Mahsa Jina Amini, as “Woman, Life, Freedom Day.” This proclamation stands in solidarity with the courageous women, men, and children of Iran who continue to demand their fundamental and inalienable rights in the face of ongoing repression.