Borzouei was arrested and taken into state custody on September 28, 2022, a week after posting a video of herself reciting a poem in support of the Mahsa Amini protests on social media. She was released on October 7, 2022, and continues to support the protests online. In October 2023, she received a French poetry award recognizing her work. She has remained vocal online in her advocacy for protestors and has continued to publish content related to women’s rights in Iran.
Mona Borzouei
Is case active: Yes
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Female
Status:Released
Years active:2022