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Mersedeh Shahinkar (Persian: مرسده شاهینکار) is an Iranian human rights activist and political prisoner. She is known for her activism in support of women's rights and the ongoing protests in Iran.
Human Rights Advocacy: Shahinkar has become a prominent voice for human rights in Iran. She has been actively involved in advocating for women's rights and protesting against the Iranian government. Her activism gained international attention after she was blinded by security forces during the 2022 Iranian protests.
Awards and Recognition: 2023: Democracy Award: Awarded by the National Endowment for Democracy in the United States. to NED award Sakharov Prize: Awarded by the European Parliament. to Sakharov Prize Freedom Prize: Awarded by Politiken, a major Danish newspaper. to Politiken article 2024: Recipient of the Freedom Prize from Politiken, a major Danish newspaper. to Politiken article
International Engagements: United Nations: Spoke at the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. Advised the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran in Munich, Germany. Scheduled to speak at the 69th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York. Europe: Featured in a short documentary by Bayerischer Rundfunk (German public broadcaster). to BR documentary Participated in the M100 Sanssouci Colloquium 2023. [Link to M100 statement] Interviewed by Radio Télévision Suisse (Swiss broadcaster). to RTS interview Featured in a short documentary on C Dans L’air, a French television program. [Link to C Dans L’air documentary] United States: Spoke at the Atlantic Council. to Atlantic Council event Spoke at the Wilson Center. to Wilson Center tweet Met with several US Congress members, including Representatives Lloyd Doggett and Young Kim, and Senator Adam Schiff.
Media Appearances and Interviews: IranWire: Featured in several articles, including "Blinding as a Weapon" series. to IranWire articles Masih Alinejad Interview: Interviewed by Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad. to Alinejad tweet Abdorrahman Boroumand Center: Featured in "Eye-Witnesses Iran Protests 2022." to Boroumand Center video El Pais: Interviewed by the Spanish newspaper El Pais. to El Pais article EU Parliament: Interviewed by the European Parliament. to EU Parliament interview The Globe and Mail: Interviewed by the Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail. to Globe and Mail article Alliance of Democracies: Interviewed by the Alliance of Democracies. to Alliance of Democracies interview Iran International: Featured in a clip from a protest. to Iran International tweet VOA: Interviewed by Voice of America. to VOA interview