In the midst of global attention on Iran’s political landscape, the stark reality of capital punishment remains a constant. The use of the death penalty in Iran has sparked renewed international scrutiny, particularly following the harsh suppression of the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising. Despite widespread condemnation, protesters continue to face executions, with a staggering 853 recorded in 2023, the highest figure in nearly a decade.
The recent surge in executions has prompted alarm from the UN, with at least 81 individuals executed in August 2024 alone. Reports of unfair trials and unlawful executions have raised concerns about human rights violations in Iran. In response, families of the executed prisoners have spoken out, urging global intervention to prevent further loss of life.
Inside Iranian prisons, political prisoners have organized movements like “Tuesdays of No to Execution,” engaging in hunger strikes to protest the death penalty. Their resilience has garnered international support and brought attention to the ongoing fight against capital punishment. As the world watches, these individuals continue to stand against this inhumane practice, inspiring a global movement for change.