Nilufar Hamedi

Nilufar Hamedi is an Iranian journalist known for her critical reporting on government actions and human rights issues. She gained significant attention for her coverage of the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman whose tragic passing while in police custody sparked widespread protests across Iran. Hamedi's poignant photograph of Amini's grieving parents brought international focus to the incident, leading to her arrest by Iranian authorities. After spending 17 months in isolation at Evin Prison, she was recently pardoned alongside her colleague, Elaheh Mohammadi, highlighting the ongoing struggles of journalists in Iran to report on sensitive issues and the repressive environment they face.