Narges Mohammadi is a prominent Iranian human rights activist known for her work in advocating for the rights of women, children in Iran.
Narges Saifee Mohammadi was born on April 21, 1972, in Zanjan, Iran.
In the early 1990s, she studied Physics at Imam Khomeini University in Qazvīn.
In 1981, she witnessed her mother sobbing on the floor after learning on TV that her cousin had been executed, due to political concerns.
In 2011, she was awarded the Per Anger Prize and the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003 for her efforts in promoting human rights.
She has been imprisoned on several occasions, and her arrests have drawn international attention to the human rights situation in Iran.
Due to her imprisonment, Mohammadi has been separated from her family, including her children, causing her emotional hardship.
Despite being imprisoned, Narges Mohammadi has persisted in her efforts, and her fortitude towards human rights.
She shared her experiences of incarceration, including guard harassment, entire blindfolding, and denial of medical attention.
She became an inspiration for women and children being resilient in advocating for human rights amid adversity and an unwavering commitment to justice.