Rare accounts of life for women inside notorious Iranian prison

Nasim, a 36-year-old hairdresser arrested after protests in Iran, endured solitary confinement and torture in Evin prison, where she was threatened with execution and interrogated for hours daily. Alongside other women, including Rezvaneh, arrested for activism, they faced harsh conditions in overcrowded cells, with minimal amenities and basic meals. Despite the hardships, the women formed bonds, fought for women’s rights, and even experienced unexpected moments, such as Rezvaneh discovering she was pregnant while incarcerated.

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