Fatemeh Hasani
Hasani is a sociologist who wrote multiple academic articles and non-academic publications. She was arrested at Mashhad airport upon returning from a trip on July 6, 2023. Hasani, who… More
Samaneh Noruz Moradi
Activist Noruz-Moradi has been in and out of prison since 2018; in 2020, she was diagnosed with breast cancer while in jail, and was sent on medical leave with… More
Gabriela Selser
Selser is a journalist who wrote The truth about the 2018 rebellion in Nicaragua, which covers the start of President Ortega's authoritative regime. She is also the author of… More
Zhenya Berkovich
Theater director and poet Zhenya Berkovich was detained for allegedly "justifying terrorism" in her play "Finist, the Brave Falcon. She was arrested along with Svetlana Petriychuk on May 4,… More
Svetlana Petriychuk
Playwright Svetlana Petriychuk was detained on May 4, 2023 for writing the play "Finist, the Brave Falcon." She was accused along with theater director Zhenya Berkovich of "justifying terrorism"… More
Sheng Xue Zang Xihong
Sheng is a Chinese-Canadian author, a PEN Canada member, and a prominent human rights activist. She wrote three books in 2001 and 2008, all of which were banned in… More
Dima Sadek
Journalist and online commentator Sadek has been the target of harassment campaigns by supporters of the Shiite Hezbollah movement and the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM). She was sued by… More
Shahd Abusalama
A long time Palestinian activist and columnist and blogger, Abusalama is well-known for her anti-Zionist stance and her criticism of Israel. She has faced multiple instances of harassment since… More
Marzouka Oummou Hani
Hani, a talented young author, wrote Mon Pere ou Mon Destin (My Father or My Destiny). She was sued for blasphemy by the leader of Idool Village for… More