Faranak Rafiee

Faranak Rafiee is a Kurdish human rights defender and member of the Jivano Women’s Organisation, arrested on 19 September 2022 in Sanandaj. Her activism for Kurdish women’s rights has made her a frequent target of state repression, especially during moments of political unrest.

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  • Name Faranak Rafiee
  • Country : Iran

  • City : Sanandaj

  • Gender Female

  • Profession Member of Jivano Women's Organisation Women's rights advocate
    • Violations
  • Arbitrary arrest and detention Targeted
  • Status Imprisoned
  • Date of arrest(s) 19/09/2022
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