News Center- Since Iran’s Supreme Court upheld the death sentence against Pakhshan Azizi, women, human rights defenders and organizations have condemned the decision and called on Iranian authorities to revoke the death sentence against her. On Wednesday, a group of women activists gathered in front of the governor’s office in Sanandaj, a city in Rojhelat Kurdistan, and protested Iran's Supreme Court for upholding the death sentence of Pakhshan Azizi.

The activists held photos of Pakhshan Azizi and chanted the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadî (English: Women, Life, Freedom)” slogan. “The death sentence handed down to Pakhshan Azizi is an unjust decision and against human values,” the women said in a statement.

“Today, we gather here to raise our voices against an obvious and unacceptable injustice. Pakhshan Azizi is a woman, a humanitarian worker who has devoted her life to helping people, working in refugee camps in the midst of humanitarian crises. She has become a symbol of resistance against hopelessness.

Pakhshan is not only a humanitarian worker but also a beacon of hope for women suffering in the shadow of war and destruction, and for children who have no future but darkness. She believes that life is possible even amid crisis and destruction. However, this brave woman faces a penalty today, instead of being appreciated and praised for her incredible efforts. The death sentence handed down to her symbolizes injustice against humanitarian efforts and activities.

Therefore, any attempt to silence her voice is an attempt to suppress these fundamental values. We call on Iranian authorities to revoke the death sentence against her because the revocation of her death sentence will be a small step to restore the reputation of the criminal justice system.”