Nasrin Sotoudeh

Biography

Nasrin Sotoudeh Langarudi is a renowned Iranian human rights lawyer, born in 1963 in Tehran, Iran. She has defended numerous high-profile clients, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi and journalist Isa Saharkhiz, as well as women arrested for violating Iran's strict dress code. Her tireless advocacy has come at a personal cost, with multiple arrests and periods of prison in Iran. Her work has sparked international attention, including a 2020 documentary about her life and struggles.