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Information received concerning the repeated convictions and dismissal from employment of labour and children’s rights defenders Mr. Mohammad Habibi, Mr. Jafar Ebrahimi and Mr. Rasoul Bodaghi who have reportedly faced repercussions due to their peaceful advocacy for labor rights and education reform in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Mr. Mohammad Habibi is a teacher and labour rights defender, serving as the spokesperson and a board member of the Teacher’s Trade Union of Tehran. Since 2018, he has faced multiple arrests and sentences due to his human rights and trade union activities, leading to his termination from his teaching position. He recently received a new prison sentence. Mr. Jafar Ebrahimi is a teacher and labour rights defender, serving as the inspector for the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teacher Trade Associations. He has been actively advocating for teachers' rights and education reform in Iran and has faced numerous arrests and charges since 2005, resulting in the termination of his teaching job. During a recent two-year imprisonment, his health seriously deteriorated. He was released in April 2024. Mr. Rasoul Bodaghi is a teacher and labour rights defender, a board member of Iran's Teachers' Trade Association, and a former supervisor of the teachers' committee of Human Rights Activists in Iran. His advocacy for teachers' rights and education reform has led to repeated arrests and convictions since 2009, resulting in almost a decade in prison, as well as his dismissal from his teaching position. He is currently serving a prison sentence. Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
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