My name is Atena Daemi. I have been sentenced to 7 years for my peaceful human rights activism –a fact been widely criticized by human rights organizations, including Amnesty International.  

Imprisonment is difficult for anyone but, it is especially challenging when you are suffering from an illness and denied medical care.

Denying prisoners medical care is a form of torture.

Today, some of Iran’s bravest and most dedicated activists are imprisoned and suffering because the authorities refuse to provide them with medical care. This is a clear violation of domestic and international law. Additionally, the conditions of prisoners who are detained on non-political and criminal charges are even worst.

Please join me in asking the head of Iran’s State Prison Organization to provide prisoners with proper medical care >>>