🛑 Save Diana Taherabadi – Urgent Call to Stop the Execution of a 16-Year-Old

We, the undersigned, express our deep concern for Diana Taherabadi, a 16-year-old Iranian student who is currently detained and at serious risk of facing the death penalty.
According to reports, Diana was arrested on January 25, 2026, during a raid on her home in Karaj. Since her arrest, there has been a troubling lack of transparency regarding the charges against her, the legal process, and her current condition. Reports also indicate that her access to legal representation and a fair trial may be severely restricted.

• A Serious Violation of Children’s Rights

Diana is only 16 years old. Under international law:

Anyone under the age of 18 is considered a child

The death penalty for crimes committed by minors is strictly prohibited

Every child has the right to a fair trial and legal protection

Placing a minor at risk of execution is a grave violation of fundamental human rights.

 

 Our Urgent Demands

 

We call on the Iranian authorities to:

 

Immediately halt any legal process that could lead to the execution of Diana Taherabadi
Guarantee her full access to an independent lawyer and a fair trial
Ensure her case is handled in full compliance with international standards on children’s rights

Appeal to the International Community

 

We urge global human rights organizations such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and bodies like the United Nations Human Rights Council to:

 

Take immediate action on this case
Use all available diplomatic and legal channels to prevent this irreversible injustice
Raise awareness and amplify Diana’s voice