Narges Mohammadi

Overview

Narges Mohammadi born Zanjan, Iran April 21, 1972. Iranian physicist and human rights advocate. Chairwoman of the National Peace Council. Arrested 5 times; sentenced to 11-year prison term for advocacy efforts, charged with “acting against the national security.” Again arrested by Iranian authorities, 2015. Received Alexander Langer Award, 2009.

In recognition of her indomitable spirit – and the bravery shown by thousands of Iranians at the forefront of the woman-life-freedom movement – Mohammadi has won the 2023 Nobel peace prize. Mohammadi is currently serving a 10-year sentence and is being held in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison.

Quotations

“When I am sentenced to 11 years in prison for the charge of making efforts to attain peace and human rights in the Iranian society, [it does not matter even] if I endure 100 years in prison, [because] my responsibilities toward the society, humanity, and freedom of opinion and expression [will not change]. . . We will achieve [our goal] through peaceful and civil means, and not through acts against [national] security.” (Sep. 28, 2011, persian2english.com; photo funkaid.com)