The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) condemns the death sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) — the world’s largest labor organization with over 200 million members in 163 countries — has issued an urgent statement condemning the Iranian Supreme Court’s confirmation of the death sentence against imprisoned labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi.
The ITUC stressed that: 🔹 Sharifeh Mohammadi was falsely charged with “armed rebellion against the state”, despite her peaceful activism in defense of labor and women’s rights. 🔹 In October 2024, the Supreme Court itself had overturned her initial death sentence due to serious legal flaws, yet in February 2025, a different chamber reinstated the sentence through a grossly unfair process. 🔹 Since her arrest on December 5, 2023, Sharifeh has reportedly been subjected to torture, solitary confinement, and denial of fair trial rights.
The ITUC warned that this decision blatantly violates Iran’s obligations under ILO conventions and urged the international community to press for the immediate and unconditional release of Sharifeh Mohammadi.
Campaign to Defend Sharifeh Mohammadi: We will not remain silent in the face of this inhumane sentence. Until Sharifeh is free, our call will be echoed louder in every international forum.
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) condemns the death sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) — the world’s largest labor organization with over 200 million members in 163 countries — has issued an urgent statement condemning the Iranian Supreme Court’s confirmation of the death sentence against imprisoned labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi.
The ITUC stressed that: 🔹 Sharifeh Mohammadi was falsely charged with “armed rebellion against the state”, despite her peaceful activism in defense of labor and women’s rights. 🔹 In October 2024, the Supreme Court itself had overturned her initial death sentence due to serious legal flaws, yet in February 2025, a different chamber reinstated the sentence through a grossly unfair process. 🔹 Since her arrest on December 5, 2023, Sharifeh has reportedly been subjected to torture, solitary confinement, and denial of fair trial rights.
The ITUC warned that this decision blatantly violates Iran’s obligations under ILO conventions and urged the international community to press for the immediate and unconditional release of Sharifeh Mohammadi.
Campaign to Defend Sharifeh Mohammadi: We will not remain silent in the face of this inhumane sentence. Until Sharifeh is free, our call will be echoed louder in every international forum.
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