Shengal (Sinjar) - On August 16, Branch 39 of Iran’s Supreme Court once again upheld a death sentence against activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, after previously overturning the ruling following multiple appeals.

The Yazidi Free Women’s Movement (TAJÊ) expressed concern over the reaffirmed death sentence, calling it part of Iran’s systematic repression of women and effort to obscure internal crises.

The statement read: “With its fascist and patriarchal mindset, the Iranian regime targets anyone who struggles for truth and freedom through policies of repression and restriction. Through these measures in the Middle East, it resists women’s resistance, which represents modernity and progress. The regime’s actions exemplify a policy of eradicating women, particularly those with independent thought and will. This exposes the dark face of the clerical regime and its attempts to conceal domestic crises and enforce repressive control.”

Sharifeh Mohammadi was arrested in 2023 for participating in protests following the death of Kurdish woman Jina Amini. In 2024, Iran’s Revolutionary Court sentenced her to death. Although the ruling was overturned in October 2024, authorities recently reinstated it, prompting widespread concern and condemnation.

The movement called for intensified resistance to overturn Sharifeh Mohammadi’s death sentence and to expose the Iranian regime’s oppressive policies against women. “Women everywhere face severe attacks, including killings. We urge all women to stand with Sharifeh Mohammadi, as defending her is defending the rights of all women. Everyone must take responsibility in confronting this ruling and raise the slogan ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’ everywhere,” the statement said.

Sharifeh Mohammadi is regarded as a symbol of freedom and resistance against oppressive and fascist authorities, with her voice representing a direct challenge to patriarchal state power.