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 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 […]
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 […]
