According to the statistics recorded by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights' Center for Statistics and Documentation, at least 142 Kurdish individuals, including 16 children, 6 women, and 8 followers of the Yarsan religious minority, lost their lives during the "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" (Women, Life, Freedom) movement.

This report is divided into 13 sections as follows:

Gender of the Deceased in the "Woman, Life, Freedom" Movement in Kurdistan
Marital Status of the Deceased
Average Age of the Deceased
Causes of Death
Geographic Distribution of Deaths
Death of 16 Kurdish Children
Death of at least 6 Kurdish Women
Death of 8 Members of the Yarsan Religious Minority
Deaths Under Torture and Post-Release Deaths
Classification of the Deceased by Hometown
Classification of the Deceased by Province
Final Section with Detailed Information and Photos

Introduction

On the second anniversary of the state-sanctioned killing of Jina Amini, her name remains a powerful symbol of the struggle for freedom, equality, and human dignity. In honor of all the victims of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement, Hengaw has compiled this comprehensive report on the lives lost in Kurdistan during this critical movement. This is not merely a statistical overview but a memorial to the individuals who sacrificed their lives for fundamental rights, justice, and human dignity.

Kurdistan, as a focal point of resistance, has endured systematic repression and violence during this period. The data presented not only highlights the courage and resilience of the people in this region but also underscores the widespread human rights violations they have faced. Each name on this list represents a story of suffering, resistance, and bravery, all of which must be remembered.

Documenting and recording these names is a vital effort to preserve the memory of those who sacrificed their lives in the pursuit of noble human ideals. This list stands as a powerful cry for justice and accountability, underscoring the necessity of recognizing and honoring the memory of individuals who, through their courage and selflessness, have become enduring symbols of resistance and resilience.

This report, compiled using verified and reliable local sources, serves as a call for justice and accountability. Hengaw hopes this documentation will further the quest for justice on behalf of the families of the deceased and help raise awareness about the severity of the repression faced by the Kurdish people.

Gender of the Deceased in the "Woman, Life, Freedom" Movement in Kurdistan

According to Hengaw’s statistics, out of the 142 individuals who lost their lives during this movement, 6 (4%) were women, and 136 were men. Among the women, one was a child. Among the men, 15 were children under the age of 18.

Marital Status of the Deceased

Of the 142 Kurdish people who were killed during the Woman, Life, Freedom movement, 45 (32%) were married, 2 were engaged, and 95 (67%) were single.

Average Age of the Deceased in the "Woman, Life, Freedom" Movement

Among the 142 Kurdish people killed during this movement, 16 were under 18 years of age. Additionally, 117 were aged between 19 and 50, and 9 were over the age of 51. The youngest victim was Amir Hossein Basati from Kermanshah, aged 15, and the oldest was Hossein Abdpanah from Sanandaj, aged 72.

Causes of Death During the “Woman, Life, Freedom” Movement

According to the report by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, 63% of the victims during the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement were killed by government forces using military weapons. Additionally, several others died after being arrested and subjected to torture, while others were executed or died under different circumstances, including sniper fire and heavy machine gun attacks.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the causes of death:

Killed by military weapons: 90 people
Killed by shotgun: 19 people
Died due to torture: 14 people
Died from baton blows to the head: 6 people
Killed by DShK heavy machine guns: 4 people
Killed by handgun: 3 people
Executed: 2 people
Killed by sniper: 1 person
Run over by military vehicle: 1 person
Asphyxiation from tear gas: 1 person
Died from chemical attacks on schools: 1 person

Geographic Distribution of Deaths Among Kurds During the Movement

According to statistics recorded by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, 22 Kurds were killed in Sanandaj, 17 in Bukan, and 15 in Mahabad.

Additionally, two Kurdish individuals lost their lives in Quchan, and at least 18 others were killed in central Iranian cities, including Tehran, Karaj, Qazvin, Qaleh Hassan Khan, and Fardis.

Below is the distribution of these fatalities by city:

Sanandaj: 22 people
Bukan: 17 people
Mahabad: 15 people
Kermanshah: 9 people
Saqqez and Javanrud: 8 people each
Piranshahr: 7 people
Tehran: 6 people
Karaj: 5 people
Oshnovieh, Divandarreh, Baneh: 4 people each Urmia, Sardasht, Nazlu (Urmia), Islamabad -e Gharb, Dehgolan: 3 people each
Quchan, Marivan, Kamyaran, Ilam: 2 people each
Varamin, Fardis, Qazvin, Alvand, Arak, Qaleh Hassan Khan, Hamedan, Salas -e Babajani, Muchesh, Qasr-e Shirin:1 person

Death of 16 Kurdish Children During the “Woman, Life, Freedom” Movement

According to statistics recorded by the Hengaw Organization, at least 16 Kurdish children under the age of 18 lost their lives during the Jin, Jiyan, Azadi (Woman, Life, Freedom) movement, representing 13.3% of the total Kurdish deaths. These tragic losses underscore the severity of the violence faced by children and young people during this period of unrest.

Of these children, two died from baton blows to the head and physical assault, one died due to torture during detention, and another succumbed to chemical attacks on schools. Additionally, 11 children, or 69% of the total child deaths, were killed by direct gunfire from government forces.

Five of these children—Amin Marefat, Abdollah Mohammadpour, Anoushirvan Fouladi, Amir Hossein Basati, and Ali Mozaffari Salanqouch—died on September 21, 2022. Furthermore, Nima Shafagh- Doost, who was injured onthe same day,, later died from his wounds on October 4, 2022.

Names of the Deceased Children:

Zakaria Khayal, 16, from Piranshahr, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on September 20, 2022.
Amin Marefat, 16, from Oshnavieh, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on September 21, 2022.
Abdullah Mohammadpour, 16, from Nazlu (Urmia), killed by direct gunfire from government forces on September 21, 2022.
Anoushirvan (Amir) Fuladi, 16, from Islamabad -e Gharb, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on September 21, 2022.
Amir Hossein Bassati, 15, from Kermanshah, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on September 21, 2022.
Ali Mozaffari Salanqoch, 17, from Quchan, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on September 21, 2022.
Nima Shafaqdoost, 17, from Salmas, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on October 4, 2022, after being injured two weeks earlier.
Armin Sayadi, 18, from Kermanshah, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on October 12, 2022.
Sarina Saedi, 16, from Sanandaj, killed by baton blows to her head by government forces on October 27, 2022.
Komar Daroftadeh, 16, from Piranshahr, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on October 30, 2022.
Daniyal Pabandi, 17, from Saqqez, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on November 16, 2022.
Bahaddin Weysi, 16, from Javanrud, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on November 20, 2022.
Karwan Ghader Shokri, 16, from Piranshahr, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on November 20, 2022. Mohammad Arian Khoshgovar, 18, from Sanandaj, died on March 14, 2023, four months after suffering severe injuries from a baton blow to his head.
Karo Pashabadi, 16, from Kamyaran, died on April 7, 2023, after being poisoned in a chemical attack at a school in Tehran school. He passed away after being hospitalized for three weeks.
Barzin Hamzezadeh, 16, from Sardasht, died on January 2, 2024, due to injuries sustained from torture in detention. He passed away after enduring 13 months of suffering.

Women Killed During the “Woman, Life, Freedom” Movement

Women played a significant role in the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement throughout Iran, especially in Kurdistan. At least six Kurdish women lost their lives during this movement. According to Hengaw’s statistics, at least 222 Kurdish women, whose identities have been verified, were also arrested during the protests.

Names of the Deceased Women:

Minu Majidi, 62, from Qasr-e Shirin, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on September 20, 2022, in Kermanshah.
Negin Abdul Maleki, 21, a student from Qorveh, killed by baton blows to her head by government forces on October 12, 2022, in Hamedan.
Kobra Sheikheh Saqqa, 52, from Mahabad, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on October 27, 2022, in Mahabad.
Sarina Saedi, 16, from Sanandaj, killed by baton blows to her head by government forces on October 27, 2022, in Sanandaj.
Freshteh Ahmadi, 32, from Sardasht, killed by direct gunfire from government forces on October 27, 2022, in Mahabad.
Nasreen Ghaderi, 38, from Marivan, killed by baton blows to her head by government forces on November 5, 2022, in Tehran.

Deaths Among the Yarsan Religious Minority

The Yarsan faith, a mystical belief system emphasizing truth- seeking, equality, and love for humanity, has a following primarily among Kurds, with communities mainly in Kermanshah and parts of Iraqi Kurdistan, as well as in cities like Hamedan, Khorramabad, Tabriz, Kelardasht, Qazvin, and Tehran.

After the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, the Yarsanis faced significant challenges, including pressure, repression, and discrimination rooted in religious and political differences. The community encountered social and cultural marginalization, with many Yarsani leaders and activists harassed, imprisoned, or persecuted for their beliefs and activities.

During the “Woman, Life, Freedomi” movement, followers of the Yarsan faith actively participated in protests, and at least eight Yarsan Kurdish adherents lost their lives.

Their names are as follows:

Minu Majidi, 62, from Qasr-e Shirin, killed on September 20, 2022, in Kermanshah.
Armin Sayadi, 18, from Kermanshah, killed on October 12, 2022, in Kermanshah.
Sina Naderi, 22, from Kermanshah, killed on October 12, 2022, in Kermanshah.
Ramin Karami, 31, from Sarpol-e Zahab, killed on October 20, 2022, in Kermanshah.
Afshin Asham, 28, from Qasr-e Shirin, killed on October 26, 2022, in Kermanshah.
Kourosh Pazhakh, 27, from Qasr-e Shirin, killed on November 21, 2022, in Kermanshah.
Sepehr Azami, 24, from Sahneh, killed on December 6, 2022, in Karaj.
Reza Rasaei, 35, from Sahneh, executed on August 6, 2024, in Kermanshah.

Deaths Due to Torture and Post- Release Deaths

According to verified statistics and documents from Hengaw, at least 14 Kurdish individuals who were arrested during the “Woman, Life, Freedom ” movement by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s security forces either died under torture or passed away shortly after being released due to injuries sustained from torture.

Six of these detainees died in prisons in Kurdistan(Sanandaj) Province, six in prisons and detention centers in West Azerbaijan (Urmia) Province, and two in Ilam and Tehran. Among these individuals was Barzin Hamzehzadeh, a 16-year-old from Sardasht who was arrested at the age of 15 during the protests. He was severely injured due to torture, losing his kidneys, and ultimately died 13 months later from his injuries.

Names of the Deceased:

Ismail Dezwar, 39, from Saqqez, died under torture on October 9, 2022, in Saqqez.
Mohammad Abdullahi, 36, from Ilam, died under torture on October 12, 2022, in Ilam.
Ramin Fatehi, 46, from Sanandaj, died under torture on October 21, 2022, in Tehran.
Saman Ghaderpour, 37, from Oshnavieh, died under torture on October 29, 2022, in Tehran.
Omid Hassani, 22, from Sarvabad, died under torture on November 17, 2022, in Sanandaj.
Hemin Aman, 26, from Bukan, died under torture on November 23, 2022, in Urmia.
Matin Nasiri, 19, from Sanandaj, died under torture on December 7, 2022, in Sanandaj.
Shadman Ahmadi, 33, from Dehgolan, died under torture on December 8, 2022, in Dehgolan.
Shahriar Adeli, 25, from Sardasht, died under torture on December 8, 2022, in Sardasht.
Mohammad Haji Rasoolpour, 52, from Bukan, died on December 19, 2022, two days after being released from prison due to injuries from torture.
Abubakr Saeedzadeh, 31, from Mahabad, died on December 30, 2022, 22 days after being released from prison due to injuries from torture.
Shirzad Ahmadnejad, 41, from Bukan, died under torture on March 15, 2023, in Urmia.
Barzin Hamzehzadeh, 16, from Sardasht, died on January 2, 2024, 13 months after his release due to injuries from torture.
Mehran Akrami, 32, from Takab, died under torture on March 13, 2024, in Saqqez.

Classification of the Deceased by Hometown

According to Hengaw’s statistics, the highest number of Kurdish deaths during the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement was recorded in Bukan with 19 cases. The following cities also had high numbers of deaths:

Bukan: 19 deaths
Sanandaj: 18 deaths
Mahabad: 15 deaths
Saqqez and Javanrud: 8 deaths each
Piranshahr: 7 deaths
Oshnavieh, Kermanshah, and Divandarreh: 5 deaths each
Sonqor, Sardasht, Islamabad -e Gharb, and Dehgolan: 4 deaths each
Kamyaran, Qasr-e Shirin, Nazlu (Urmia), and Marivan: 3 deaths each
Takab, Sarvabad, Sahneh, Quchan, Kangavar, and Ilam: 2 deaths each
Sarpol-e Zahab, Salmas, Salas- e Babajani, Rabt, Qorveh, Mahidasht, Muchesh, Harsin, Gilan -e Gharb, Bijar, Baneh, and Iraqi Kurdistan Region: 1 death each

Classification of the Deceased by Province

According to Hengaw’s statistics, the highest number of Kurdish deaths during the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi” movement occurred in West Azerbaijan(Urmia) Province with 57 deaths, followed by Kurdistan (Sanandaj) Province with 48 deaths, and Kermanshah Province with 33 deaths. In addition, there were 2 deaths recorded in both Ilam and Razavi Khorasan Provinces.

West Azerbaijan (Urmia) Province : 57 deaths
Kurdistan (Sanandaj) Province : 48 deaths
Kermanshah Province: 33 deaths
Ilam Province: 2 deaths
Razavi Khorasan Province: 2 deaths

Final Section with Detailed Information and Photos
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