Masoumeh Zia

Detained members of Women’s Movement

Name:Masoumeh zia

Age: 31

Occupation: Geologist and student

Gender: Female

Activities in division of the women’s movement: member of campaign for 1 million signatures

Cases: Reasons for Arrests

She was arrested with 70 other participants on peaceful demonstration against discriminatory laws on June 12 2006. She was held for 6 days in Evin Prison section no. 209 for participating in an illegal gathering and an alleged propaganda against the state.

Current status:

a) Ruling: she was sentenced to one year imprisonment and lashes.

b) Prohibited to leave the county:

c) Bail at: 22,222$

d) Latest elaboration of the case: she was arrested on June 12 2006 and held for 6 days in Evin detained center .her court was held on November 7 2007 in branch no. 28 of revolutionary court and she was sentenced to 1 year of imprisonment. The appeal is under review.