Iran’s government swiftly denounced the decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, describing it as “biased and politically motivated” soon after the announcement.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani issued a statement stating, “We note that the Nobel Peace Committee awarded the Peace Prize to a person who was convicted of repeated violations of laws and criminal acts,” and went on to say, “We condemn this biased and political move.”
Narges Mohammadi has long been an advocate for women’s rights in Iran and has become a symbol of the struggle for human rights in the country. She was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 in recognition of her unwavering commitment to advancing women’s rights despite severe challenges.
At the age of 51, Mohammadi has faced numerous hardships, including over 30 years of imprisonment and a ban on seeing her husband and children. She has been arrested 13 times, convicted five times, and sentenced to a total of 31 years in prison, along with 154 lashes.
Despite the harsh treatment of women activists in Iran, Mohammadi has pledged to continue her activism, even if it means spending the rest of her life in prison. She remains steadfast in her fight against discrimination, tyranny, and gender-based oppression imposed by the Iranian government.
Mohammadi’s husband, Taghi Rahmani, who is also an activist and former political prisoner, currently resides in exile in France with their twin children. He emphasized that the Nobel Peace Prize is not just an honor for Narges but also a recognition of the collective efforts of the Iranian people who have consistently stood up for democracy and civil equality.
Mohammadi’s family, while undoubtedly proud of her accomplishments, also knows the immense sacrifices she has made in her relentless pursuit of human rights and gender equality in Iran.
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Source: MINT
