Zahra Kazemi

Zahra Kazemi was an Iranian-Canadian photojournalist who gained international attention after her arrest in 2003 while documenting events outside a Tehran prison. She was subsequently tortured and died in custody, leading to widespread condemnation of the Iranian government and sparking discussions about human rights abuses in Iran. Her case has become emblematic of the struggle for freedom of expression in Iran and has influenced Canadian foreign policy towards the Iranian regime.