The Islamic Penal Code in Iran criminalises various forms of same-sex relations with punishments ranging from flogging to execution (Articles 233 to 240), even for individuals under 18 years old due to the legal responsibility age in Iran being 9…
6Rang is pleased to announce that Zahra Sedighi Hamedani, better known as Sareh, was released from Urmia Prison this morning. Sareh, an LGBTQ+ rights activist, was arrested in the West Azerbaijan province on 27th of October 2021 by the IRGC.…
According to news received by 6Rang on March 13th, 2023, Elham Choubdar has been released after a one billion Rial bail was paid. This is great news. However, Sareh Sedighi Hamedani is still imprisoned due to failing to post a…
