On January 28, 2024, death row inmates at Ghezel Hesar Prison released a statement condemning the rise in executions, revealing they face imminent execution without fair trials or adequate legal representation. To make their voices heard, they pledged to begin a hunger strike every Tuesday, a day associated with the transfer of inmates to solitary confinement before execution. Their statement underscored the urgent need for public support, urging awareness to halt this cycle of violence. The first “No to Execution” Tuesday began on January 30, 2024, as ten political prisoners joined in solidarity, vowing to continue until justice prevails.
The 96th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 55 Prisons Across Iran
On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the ninety-sixth week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign expanded to 55 prisons with the addition of Birjand Central Prison. In this week’s statement, prisoners referred to the execution of 1,479 individuals since the beginning of the Iranian year )March 21,2025) and the death sentence issued for Mohammad Mehdi […]
The 95th Week of the “Tuesdays Against Executions” Campaign in 54 Prisons Across the Country
The 95th week of the “Tuesdays Against Executions” campaign continues across 54 prisons in the country, marked by the hunger strike of incarcerated participants. This week’s statement, recalling the martyrs of the November 2019 uprising, declares: “In remembrance of the fallen of the Aban uprising—over 1,500 women, men, and youths who sacrificed their lives for […]
94th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 54 Prisons Across Iran
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the ninety-fourth week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign, with the men’s ward of Zahedan Prison joining, this protest movement is being held in 54 prisons across the country. In this week’s statement, the prisoners, while commemorating the victims of the November 2019 uprising, have protested the frenzied […]
The 93rd Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in Fifty-Four Prisons Across Iran
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the 93rd week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign is being held in 54 prisons as the government’s execution machine has accelerated, with at least 76 prisoners executed in just the first 12 days of the Persian month of Aban (i.e. since October 23, 2025). In this week’s statement, […]
“No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign Enters 92nd Week Across 54 Prisons in Iran
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign marks its 92nd week, with Borujerd and Ilam prisons joining the protest movement.
In this week’s statement, prisoners highlighted the 283 executions in the Persian month of Mehr alone, including 7 political prisoners, writing: “This scale of killing prisoners is a clear attempt to create terror in society and silence the Iranian people’s calls for freedom.”
91st Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 52 Prisons Across Iran
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the 91st week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign is being held, as prisoners in Ward 2 of Qezel Hesar Prison managed-through a week-long hunger strike and the slogan “No to Execution”-to halt the execution of six of their fellow inmates. This week’s statement, referring to this brave act […]
90th Week of “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign Held in 52 Prisons Across Iran
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, prisoners in 52 prisons across Iran mark the 90th week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign. This week, coinciding with the World Day Against the Death Penalty, the campaign’s statement begins by expressing gratitude to the people who have stood in solidarity with nationwide protests against executions, once again […]
The 89th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 52 Prisons Across Iran
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, on the eve of the World Day Against the Death Penalty, the 89th week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign is being held in 52 prisons across the country. In this week’s statement, the prisoners, referring to the recent wave of executions—including the execution of six Arab political prisoners […]
88th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 52 Prisons Across Iran
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, prisoners in 52 prisons across the country once again went on hunger strike as part of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign. This week’s statement was issued in remembrance and mourning for Somayeh Rashidi, a political prisoner who lost her life due to the denial of medical care. The statement […]
