Who is Narges Mohammadi? 10 things to know about jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize 2023 winner
ALSO READ: Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi awarded Nobel Peace Prize 2023 “In September 2022, Mahsa Jina Amini was killed in Iranian morality police’s custody, triggering political demonstrations against Iran’s regime. The motto adopted by the demonstrators – “Woman – Life – Freedom" – suitably expresses the dedication and work of Narges Mohammadi," the Nobel Committee wrote. 1.
She holds a degree in physics and started her career as an engineer. Mohammadi emerged as an advocate for equality and women’s rights during her academic years, writing for the student newspaper. She was also arrested at two meetings of a political student group.
The activist lost her engineering post in 2009 following a jail sentence. 2. Narges Mohammadi worked as a journalist for several reformist publications and campaigned for the abolition of the death penalty, women’s rights and the right to protest.
3. Over the years she has written many articles arguing for social reforms in Iran and published an essay collection, The Reforms, the Strategy, and the Tactics. Her book 'White Torture: Interviews with Iranian Women Prisoners' also won an award for reportage at the International Film Festival and Human Rights’ Forum.
ALSO READ: Nobel Peace Prize top contenders: Who's leading the pack? 4. Mohammadi was arrested for the first time in 2011 and sentenced to many years of imprisonment for her efforts to assist incarcerated activists and their families. 5.
She married fellow activist and scribe Taghi Rahmani in 1999 – just before the latter was arrested for the first time. The duo share twin children who currently live in France. Rahmani relocated after 14 years of prison sentences in Iran while Mohammadi remained to continue her work.
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