Additional Name(s): پروا بهداد

Gender: Female

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: November/14/2022

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Parwa Behdad

Extra Bio Info:

Parwa Behdad was detained for her religious belief and activity.

On November 14, 2022, authorities in Isfahan arrested Behdad from her home reportedly in relation to her being Baha'i. Authorities reportedly seized personal belongings as well as religious books.

On December 18, 2022, Behdad was reportedly released on bail.

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