To the Honorable Members of the United States Senate

I am against the death of Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha Moradi

ئەم سزایە رازگرن

To the Honorable Members of the Michigan State Senate, We, the Kurdish community living in Michigan, write to you with urgency and deep concern regarding the unjust and inhumane sentencing of two Kurdish women civil and political activists, Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha Moradi, by the regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran. These sentences represent not only a grave violation of human rights but also a continuation of systemic oppression against the Kurdish minority in Iran. We strongly condemn the sentencing of Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha Moradi, as we believe these women are dedicated civil activists committed to the ideals of freedom, equality, and justice. Their imprisonment and harsh sentences are not only unjust but also a blatant violation of the inherent rights of all human beings to freedom, dignity, and expression. Pakhshan Azizi (On 23 July 2024, her lawyers were informed that she had been sentenced to death and four years in prison.) is a journalist, social worker, and human rights activist who has tirelessly worked to support vulnerable communities. Her advocacy for human dignity and justice has been met with baseless accusations, such as "armed rebellion against the state," aimed at silencing her important work. Warisha Moradi (The Kurdistan Human Rights Network announced that the death sentence of Warisha Moradi was held on 16 June and 5 October 2024, by the 15th Branch of the Tehran Islamic Revolutionary Court) has been a steadfast advocate for the political and social rights of women and minorities. Her commitment to fundamental freedoms and human rights has drawn the harsh retaliation of the Iranian regime, including solitary confinement, torture, and a trial that lacked legal representation or due process. The persecution of Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha Moradi is not an isolated incident but part of a broader campaign against the Kurdish minority in Iran. The regime has long suppressed Kurdish culture, language, and political expression.

Nei, iran

woman life freedom

Release them

We ask for freedom, release and full rights to freedom of expression

Not for execution

The Islamic ideology in the Middle East, particularly in the Islamic Republic of Iran, has long perpetuated systemic oppression and silenced voices of dissent. This is tragically evident in the unjust arrests of two innocent Kurdish women, Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha Moradi, who have been targeted for exercising their right to free speech and for refusing to conform to the regime’s ideological demands. Their imprisonment and severe sentences highlight the Iranian regime’s ongoing efforts to suppress fundamental freedoms, particularly within the Kurdish minority, and to silence women who bravely advocate for justice, equality, and human rights. These actions are not only a violation of their rights but also a stark reminder of the broader campaign of repression against marginalized communities.

Yes for freedom and no for death penaty