Statement of Concern for Narges Mohammadi

Issued by IPPNW’s Executive Committee. 17 February 2026.

IPPNW expresses its deep concern for the health and treatment of Narges Mohammadi, our fellow Nobel Peace Laureate, while in detention amid reports of her mistreatment and recent transfer to Zanjan prison.

We join the Norwegian Nobel Committee in its recent call for Ms. Mohammadi’s immediate and unconditional release and to “guarantee her access to independent, professional medical care.” In addition to the treatment she requires for the reportedly severe injuries she sustained during her arrest and interrogation, Ms. Mohammadi’s history of myocardial infarctions and other serious health conditions require continual monitoring and treatment.

We further support the Committee’s call to “release all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience who are detained for exercising their legitimate rights, and to ensure that their basic human dignity and safety are protected.”