Maryam Zia

Detained members of Women’s Movement

Name:Maryam Zia

Age:

Occupation:

Gender: Female

Activities in division of the women’s movement: women rights activists

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 disturbing public order.

Current status:

a) Ruling: she was sentenced to six months of imprisonment and 10 lashes with suspension for two years. The appeal is under review.

b) Prohibited to leave the county:

c) Bail at: 22,222$

d) Latest elaboration of the case: she was arrested with 70 other participants on peaceful demonstration against discriminatory laws. She was held for 6 days in Evin Prison section no. 209 for participating in an illegal gathering and disturbing public order. Her court was held on July 25 2007 she was sentenced to six months of imprisonment and 10 lashes with suspension for two years. The appeal is under review