Maryam Banihashemi
Maryam Banihashemi is a prominent Iranian activist living in Switzerland, known for her vocal opposition to the Iranian regime. With a background in corporate consulting, she has emerged as one of the loudest voices against human rights abuses in Iran, particularly following the widespread protests in 2022 after the death of Mahsa Amini. Recently, she was in the news after experiencing a cyber attack attributed to the Iranian intelligence services, which aimed to silence her dissenting voice and monitor her communications. Banihashemi has actively participated in international discussions on human rights, including at the United Nations, and has called for stronger sanctions against the Iranian government.
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Maryam Banihashemi is a prominent regime critic who has lived in Switzerland for several years and fears going to the Iranian embassy.
Exil-Iraner fürchten sich vor der Botschaft in Bern
Switzerland· 2026-02-08
Maryam Banihashemi is an Iranian activist living in Switzerland who has reported receiving threats and cyberattacks from the Iranian government.
So werden Exilanten in der Schweiz verfolgtSwitzerland· 2025-09-14
Maryam Banihashemi is a prominent Iranian activist living in Switzerland who has been targeted by the Iranian regime for her opposition.
Spionage und Druck auf Aktivistin in der SchweizSwitzerland· 2025-06-29