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 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 […]
87th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 52 Prisons Across Iran
On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the 87th week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign is being held under circumstances where the number of executions has reached an unprecedented level. In this week’s statement, prisoners, recalling the execution of Babak Shahbazi, one of the members of this campaign
86th Week of “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 52 Prisons Across Iran
The 86th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 52 Prisons Across Iran On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, prisoners in 52 prisons across the country will go on hunger strike in protest against the widespread wave of executions. This week, coinciding with the anniversary of the 2022 uprising and in remembrance of those […]
85th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 52 Prisons Across Iran
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the 85th week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign will be held in 52 prisons across the country. This week, prisoners in Sabzevar Prison have also joined this protest movement. In this week’s statement, referring to the widespread wave of executions and the killing of Mehran Bahramian and two […]
84th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 51 Prisons Across the Country
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the 84th week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign will be held in 51 prisons across Iran. This week, a group of prisoners from Langaroud Prison in Qom have also joined this protest movement. This week’s statement, marking the fortieth day since the execution of Mehdi Hassani and Behrouz […]
83rd Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 50 Prisons Across Iran
On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, prisoners in 50 prisons across the country once again joined the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign through a hunger strike.
82nd Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 49 Prisons Across the Country
The 82nd week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in 49 prisons across the country. This week, prisoners issued a statement condemning the widespread wave of executions and emphasized its catastrophic dimensions. The statement reads: “The statistics on executions reflect a human catastrophe: between July 23 […]
81st Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 49 Prisons Across Iran
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the 81st week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign takes place amid an unprecedented surge in executions in Iran. On August 6 alone, 20 people were hanged, and since July 23 (the beginning of the Iranian month of Mordad), more than 110 people have been executed. In this week’s […]
