Jailed Iranian women’s rights activist, Narges Mohammadi, has managed to smuggle out a letter expressing her gratitude for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize earlier this month. In her letter, Mohammadi stated that the prize marked a turning point in “empowering protest and social movements worldwide.”
Mohammadi, who is currently serving multiple sentences in Tehran’s Evin Prison totaling about 12 years, has been detained numerous times throughout her life, according to the Front Line Defenders rights organization. She faces charges of spreading propaganda against the state.
The Nobel laureate’s daughter, Kiana, read the letter in a video posted on the Nobel website. Mohammadi revealed that upon hearing the news of her prize, her cellmates chanted the slogan of their movement, “Woman, Life, Freedom.”
Expressing her gratitude, Mohammadi urged others to continue supporting the people of Iran until victory is achieved. She also conveyed greetings and gratitude to the Nobel Committee on behalf of the 46 women prisoners of conscience and political prisoners held at Evin.
Mohammadi, who has been held in Evin three times since 2012, has been unable to see her husband for 15 years and her children for seven. Despite her challenging circumstances, she emphasized the strength of the women’s movement in Iran and their unwavering commitment to their cause.
The letter serves as the first official reaction from Mohammadi regarding her Nobel Peace Prize win. She closed her message by stating, “We believe in it, commit to it, and are certain of victory!”
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