Mehraveh Khandan

Mehraveh Khandan (Persian: مهراوه خندان; born c. 2000) is an Iranian fine‑arts student and human‑rights advocate. She is known for her public support of her parents who are civil‑rights activists Nasrin Sotoudeh and Reza Khandan, during a time of strict government control in Iran.

Activity

Known as the daughter of two human rights activists she was arrested at the age of 20, in August 2020 for charges of "insult and assault.".[1][2][3][4] Reports claimed that the arrest of Mehraveh who at the age of 12 was banned from leaving the country, was ment as a means of presure.[2][5] The arrest took place a few days after Nasrin, her mother, announced her hunger stike in demand for release of political prisoners.[2][5]

The Iran-Israel War broke out in June 2025, while her father, Reza, was serving a 4-year and 1-month sentence in Evin prison, located in District 3 Tehran. This area became known worldwide after Israel and president Trump called for evacuation of the area, as it was to be targeted by bombing.[6][7] Mehraveh in an attempt to help her prisoned father, posted an Instagram video that went viral, asking for international help to release him.[1] She felt this is the only way to reach out for help, getting through the criminal rulers of the Iranian regime.[1][8][9] As she was quoted: The Islamic Republic regime has shown in times of crisis, it only resorts to increasing internal repression, but I hope this time they react to international pressure differently,".[1]

Personal life

Mehraveh aged 25 is a graphic designer and fine arts student at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam. She has a younger brother, Nima.[1][3]

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Daughter of human rights lawyer held in Iranian prison in area targeted by Israeli missiles begs for his release". Sky News. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  2. ^ a b c jasmin (2020-08-18). "Nasrin Sotoudeh's Daughter Detained, Persecution of Imprisoned Lawyer's Family Intensifies". Center for Human Rights in Iran. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  3. ^ a b Limited, Alamy. "Human rights activist Nasrin Sotudeh hugs her daughter Mehraveh (R) as her husband Reza Khandan and her son Nima look on at their house in Tehran, Iran, on September 18, 2013. Iran freed Nasrin Sotoudeh along with 10 other political prisoners in a surprise move. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian Stock Photo - Alamy". www.alamy.com. Retrieved 2025-06-19. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ Naz, Darya (2020-08-17). "Mehraveh Khandan, Daughter Of Nasrin Sotoudeh Was Arrested Under Tactical threat". International Centre for Human Rights. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  5. ^ a b "Escalation of Pressure on Families: Jailed Human Rights Lawyer, Nasrin Sotoudeh's Daughter Arrested". iranhr.net. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  6. ^ Adler, Nils. "Trump warns Tehran residents to 'evacuate immediately'. But can they?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  7. ^ "Israel Calls For Evacuation of an Entire Tehran Neighborhood". WSJ. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  8. ^ "'How can he be evacuated?': Emotional video of jailed Iranian activist's daughter goes viral amid mass panic in Tehran; watch". Indiatimes. 2025-06-19. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  9. ^ "'How Will My Dad Survive?': Daughter of Jailed Activist Breaks Down as Iranians Evacuate Tehran Amid Israeli Strikes". thelogicalindian.com. 2025-06-19. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
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