Board members
We welcome cooperation with all democratic and patriotic opposition groups, inside and outside Iran, who share our commitment to legal order, civil peace, and human dignity. Together, we can uphold Iran’s unity, avoid a return to tyranny, and move confidently toward a free, democratic, and law-governed republic.
Board members
Vahid Beheshti Director
Vahid Beheshti is a dedicated human rights activist and media figure, serving as the director of Dorr TV, a widely followed Persian-language Telegram channel with a global reach. Born in 1977 in Borujerd, Iran, Beheshti developed an early interest in social justice and human rights. After completing his studies in mathematics and physics, his commitment to advocating for citizens' rights in Iran led to multiple confrontations with the authorities, including two arrests by the regime’s security forces.
Beheshti is unique among Iranian opposition figures for his international platform: he has spoken at the U.S. Congress, the United Nations, the Knesset (Israeli Parliament), the UK Parliament, and the European Parliament, focusing on the global threat posed by the Islamic regime in Iran. His message emphasizes that the regime’s influence jeopardizes not only regional stability but also the security and values of the entire free world.
For years, Beheshti has raised awareness about the perils of Islamism, extremism, and religious fascism, threats he believes endanger both the Iranian people and global human rights. Through persistent engagement with political leaders, he has highlighted how extremist ideologies infiltrate communities under the guise of religion, manipulating young people through organizations and Islamic centers linked to the Iranian regime in Western countries.
In an act of protest calling on the UK government to formally designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, Beheshti embarked on a hunger strike outside the UK Foreign Office in London. On the 72nd day of his strike, he was hospitalized and admitted to the NHS for urgent medical care. Despite this, Beheshti and his supporters remain steadfast in their protest, committed to holding a constant vigil until the IRGC is officially proscribed.
With nearly 15 years of experience in media and advocacy, Beheshti has established himself as a prominent voice for Persian-speaking communities. His platform, Dorr TV, is among the most influential Persian-language media channels outside Iran, engaging over 715,000 followers and offering a critical perspective on issues related to human rights and political freedoms.
Dr Seyed Mostafa Azmayesh Board Member
Dr. Seyed Mostafa Azmayesh is an esteemed researcher and well-known figure in the fields of law, human rights, and mysticism, whose life has been marked by significant scientific, spiritual, and political efforts. He received his secondary education diploma from the historic Dar al-Fonoon School in Tehran and his Arabic language diploma from Dar al-Uloom al-Arabiya School in Tehran. Subsequently, he pursued higher education at Tarbiat Moallem University in Tehran, Pahlavi University in Shiraz, and the University of Tehran. In 1974, he graduated from the Faculty of Law and Political Science of Tehran University.
He then completed a judicial apprenticeship in preparation for serving as a judge. Two years later, in 1976, he moved to France to continue his studies, enrolling at Sorbonne University in Paris and the University of Lyon, where he obtained his doctoral degrees.
Politically, from 1974 to 1976, Dr. Azmayesh participated in weekly meetings with a group of prominent Iranian jurists and patriotic intellectuals, including the late Dr. Noor-Ali Tabandeh, Ali-Asghar Haj Seyed Javadi, Eslam Kazemieh, Hassan Nazih, and Dr. Shapour Bakhtiar. After relocating to France, he maintained connections and collaborations with the League of Lawyers for the Defense of Human Rights in Iran, including figures such as Christian Bourguet and Nuri Albala.
Dr. Azmayesh's international human rights activities are extensive. He is the founder of the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights and has spoken numerous times at global forums and United Nations human rights conferences, advocating for the rights of Iran’s ethnic and religious diversities.
Dr. Seyed Mostafa Azmayesh is among the pioneering advocates for the rule of law and the restoration of national sovereignty in Iran, consistently demonstrating effective and dedicated efforts toward these goals.
Alongside his academic and political work, Dr. Azmayesh is recognized as a prominent Sufi master and Gnostic scholar, playing a key role in the Iranian Front for the Revival of Law and National Sovereignty (IFRLNS).
Mohammad Boroumandi Board Member
Mohammad Boroumandi is a prominent human rights activist who has dedicated over two decades to defending political and social freedoms and civil rights in Iran. Based in Denmark, his relentless efforts in exile have focused on exposing the Islamic Republic’s oppressive policies and supporting the Iranian people's struggle for liberty and justice.
Mr Boroumandi has organised and participated in numerous demonstrations and solidarity events across Denmark, voicing support for Iranians living under authoritarian rule. He has actively engaged in international forums to advocate for the rights of ethnic and religious minorities and to promote civic freedoms in Iran.
Through investigative articles published in Danish newspapers, he has exposed the Islamic Republic’s covert infiltration efforts under the guise of cultural and religious activities. In multiple meetings with members of the Danish Parliament, he has submitted evidence highlighting the regime’s use of mosques and cultural centres to expand its ideological influence in Europe.
Moreover, Mr Boroumandi has participated in sessions of the European Parliament, meeting with EU lawmakers to present documentation of ongoing human rights violations in Iran, particularly concerning the persecution of minorities.
He has worked closely with human rights organisations and fellow Iranian freedom advocates to promote the establishment of a secular, democratic, and human rights-based government in post-Islamic Republic Iran.
Mattie Heaven Board Member
Cllr Mattie Heaven is a prominent political and human rights figure, serving as the Conservative Deputy Chairman Political for the West Midlands Region and Director of the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR).
She has been instrumental in securing significant political victories for the Conservative Party in the region, including flipping two key Labour seats. Her leadership extends beyond politics, as she passionately advocates for human dignity, women's rights, and the defense of religious minorities, with a strong focus on countering extremism
As Director of IOPHR, Mattie has become a leading voice on Iranian human rights issues, actively campaigning against the Iranian regime. Her efforts include high-profile engagements with UK and European Parliament members, pushing for the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, and educating Western authorities about the broader threats posed by the Iranian regime and their proxies. She has also taken a prominent media role, frequently speaking on issues related to freedom of belief, women’s rights, and the persecution of minorities In addition to her advocacy, Mattie has worked tirelessly to bring attention to global human rights violations, particularly in Iran.
She has organized events at major international institutions, collaborating with policymakers and UN representatives. Her dedication to these causes is personal as well as professional, exemplified by her support for her husband’s hunger strike, which brought critical attention to Iran’s human rights abuses and the global threat of IRGC.
Afshin Sajedi Board Member
Afshin Sajedi was born in Tehran and relocated to Belgium with his family in 2000. He holds a degree in Diplomatic and Political Relations from Iran and later earned a second degree in European Politics and Policies in Belgium.
He holds a degree in Diplomatic and Political Relations from Iran and later earned a second degree in European Politics and Policies in Belgium. He currently serves as the European Representative and Legal Advisor at the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR). As part of IOPHR’s commitment to promoting religious freedom, Afshin has spent over 15 years actively advocating for human rights, with a focus on exposing the systematic oppression of religious and ethnic minorities in Iran—particularly targeting communities such as the Gonabadi Sufis and Sunni Muslims in the southeast regions of the country.
Afshin Sajedi has authored several books and articles in both Persian and English on human rights and the political structure of the Iranian regime. Notably, he published the book "The Islamic Republic of Iran: The State Structure of Islamic Imperialism." In addition to his work with IOPHR, he also plays a leading role as Executive Secretary and Head of the Think Tank at the Front for the Revival of Law and National Sovereignty, furthering initiatives focused on democratic transition and legal integrity in Iran.
Victoria Azad Board Member
Victoria Azad is a well-known figure in the Iranian political diaspora, with over four decades of experience in political activism, media engagement, and organisational leadership. She has played a key role in founding and coordinating various political initiatives and networks opposing the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the establishment of the *Iranianaran Network*. Throughout her career, she has maintained strong ties with political activists both inside and outside Iran, and has consistently advocated for the rights of political prisoners.
In addition to her political work, Ms. Azad has a professional background in the healthcare sector in Sweden. She holds a Master’s degree in Nursing and a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Leadership. Her career includes experience as a nurse, head nurse, university lecturer, and manager in Swedish healthcare institutions.
From 1996 to 2004, Victoria Azad held several key positions in Swedish political and civil society structures. Her roles included:
* Member of the City Council and various sub-parliamentary bodies
* Spokesperson for the Women’s Organisation of the Left Party
* Adviser to the International Committee of the Party
* Member of the National Board of Amnesty International Sweden
* Spokesperson for the Committee for the Defence of Refugees in Sweden
* Member of the Central Committee of the Swedish Left Party
* Party representative in the municipal unit for family and youth services
In 2002, she was nominated by one of Sweden’s political parties as a parliamentary candidate. During internal party elections, she rose from 16th place to 4th on the party’s candidate list.
Victoria Azad was born in 1961 and is the mother of two children — a daughter and a son.
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Dr. Masood Masjoody Board Member
Dr. Masood Masjoody is a mathematician, former engineer, and legal activist, widely recognized as an outspoken dissident of the Islamic regime ruling Iran. His activism began as an undergraduate at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, during a period of intense political suppression on Iranian campuses. After earning a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, he went on to complete a Master’s in Pure Mathematics at the University of Tehran and later, in Canada, earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics.
Dr. Masjoody brings analytical precision and moral clarity to his legal and political advocacy, which has exposed systemic corruption, judicial complicity, and the transnational reach of the regime. He is known for his 126-day hunger strike in 2023, carried out in Canada to expose the growing influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and to hold the Canadian judicial system accountable for its alignment with agents affiliated with this terrorist organization—and for its complicity in concealing the systematic infiltration of the Islamic regime’s military operatives into Canada’s public and academic institutions. Dr. Masjoody emphasizes that the Islamic Republic operates as a two-pronged structure—one domestic, one transnational, particularly active in the West.
He argues that dismantling this regime requires coordinated and simultaneous struggle from both inside and outside Iran. For Iranians in exile, he advocates a pragmatic, action-oriented approach rooted in readiness to bear real costs. He calls for pragmatic cooperation among diverse political forces, grounded not in ideological conformity but in a shared commitment to overthrowing the regime and adopting a minimal, common roadmap for the transitional period. Dr. Masjoody envisions a post-Islamic Republic Iran founded on the rule of law as the highest pillar of sustained democratic order, anchored in full transparency and accountability within the justice system. Believing that without truth, justice, and the end of impunity for oppressors no democracy can endure, he grounds his activism in the principles of legal integrity and transitional justice—not to promote forgiveness, but to ensure that those responsible for systemic crimes face full accountability, and that no political future is built on silence, erasure, or appeasement.
Armand Shahbazi Board Member
Armand Shahbazi is a French-Iranian journalist and human rights activist.
Since 2010, he has worked with DORRTV, a media outlet critical of the Iranian regime, where he analyzes, deciphers, and exposes human rights violations in Iran.
Deeply committed to the defense of fundamental freedoms, he is also an active member of the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR). Within IOPHR, he leads initiatives aimed at positioning the organization as an influential think tank on key issues such as human rights abuses, extremism, and radicalization within society.
As part of his work, Shahbazi has authored detailed reports on the persecution of religious minorities in Iran, highlighting systematic violations of their fundamental rights. These reports have been submitted to UN Special Rapporteurs, including Javaid Rehman and Ahmed Shaheed, and have contributed to the drafting of their official condemnations of the Iranian regime.
He also serves as an investigative journalist within a French inquiry commission, where he focuses on exposing the Islamic Republic of Iran's covert influence and infiltration efforts in France.
As a specialist in Iranian affairs, Shahbazi is regularly consulted by French media and contributes in-depth articles to various French publications, offering expert analysis on Iran and its global impact.
Through all his work, Armand Shahbazi strives to raise international awareness of the dangers the Islamic Republic of Iran poses to democratic stability and human rights worldwide.
Dr. Dadresh Fathi Board Member
Dr. Dadresh Fathi, born in 1966 in Tehran, is an Iranian activist renowned for his commitment to human rights and opposition to religious tyranny. In 1984, at the age of 17, he immigrated to Sweden and has since been residing in Scandinavia. Dr. Fathi completed his secondary education in Sweden and pursued his higher education at universities in the region, ultimately earning a medical degree in Denmark. Alongside his successful professional career, Dr. Fathi leads a stable personal life, being married to his Danish spouse and the father of two adult children.
Beginning of Human Rights Activism Dr. Fathi's first prominent human rights initiative took place in 2005 when he set up a protest camp in Copenhagen's main square. This act was in response to the suppression of religious diversity and the Islamic Republic’s attack on the Gonabadi dervishes' gathering place in Qom. In subsequent years, his activism expanded to counter the regime's attempts to influence Western societies through ostensibly cultural and religious institutions, such as the Imam Ali Mosque in Copenhagen. These institutions were part of the Islamic Republic’s broader strategy to promote religious radicalism and oppose democratic values.
International and Human Rights Activities: As a member of the International Association for the Defense of Human Rights, Dr. Fathi has become a vocal advocate for religious, ideological, and ethnic diversity. He has participated in numerous conferences and assemblies within the European Union, focusing on combating radical and political Islam. The human rights reports he and his colleagues submitted to the European Union have been instrumental in raising global awareness about the Islamic Republic's extensive human rights violations.
Dr. Fathi is a staunch defender of secular democracy, he advocates for the establishment of a government grounded in human rights principles and international law. His activities include attending protests, delivering speeches, and presenting documented reports on the regime’s human rights abuses. He firmly believes that replacing the despotic system of the Islamic Republic with a secular, democratic government is a crucial step toward achieving freedom and justice in Iran.
Dr. Fathi is an active member of the Front for the Revival of the Constitutional Law of 1906. This organization seeks to utilize the historic constitutional law as a legitimate and temporary framework to manage the country during a transitional period and restore the sovereignty of the people. He maintains that leveraging this historical legal foundation will pave the way for free elections and the establishment of a government aligned with the will of the Iranian nation
Saeed Hashemi Moghaddam Board Member
​Saeed Hashemi Moghaddam, born in Tehran, has been residing in Sweden since 1985. He is a senior engineer in nanoelectronics and telecommunications and has held professional positions at leading international companies such as Ericsson and Siemens.
From the early years of his arrival in Sweden, Mr Hashemi Moghaddam became actively involved in political and civic activities. He has engaged with various political parties across the spectrum — left, right, and liberal. In 1991, he was an active member of Sweden's Vänsterpartiet (Left Party).
Alongside his political engagement in Europe, he has worked closely with grassroots groups inside Iran, particularly in underprivileged regions such as Baluchistan, Kurdistan, and Asaluyeh. His efforts included building schools and organising the collection and distribution of financial and material aid.
Following the launch of Mr Vahid Beheshti’s protest movement, Mr Hashemi Moghaddam developed a close working relationship with him and the Iranian Front for the Revival of Law and National Sovereignty. Since the 2022 nationwide uprising in Iran, he has played a major role in international campaigns aimed at designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation.
He is also a pioneer in community broadcasting. In 1987, he co-developed the first local FM shortwave transmitter in the city of Malmö and established Radio Parastoo, the city’s first independent local radio station — a project that continues to this day under the leadership of his colleagues.
In the social arena, he has long been involved in supporting asylum seekers and assisting with their legal cases before the Swedish Migration Agency. Additionally, he served as an official football referee in Sweden’s fourth division league for 17 years. Today, Saeed Hashemi Moghaddam is an active and committed member of the Iranian Front for the Revival of Law and National Sovereignty.
He continues to dedicate himself, alongside fellow freedom fighters, to the liberation of Iran and the establishment of a secular, democratic, and just state.
Leila Hashtroodi Board Member
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Member of the Iranian Front for the Revival of Law and National Sovereignty (IFRLNS)
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Born 1980, Tabriz
Leila Hashtroodi is a distinguished figure within the Iranian Front for the Revival of Law and National Sovereignty, embodying a unique blend of professional commitment, civic engagement, and moral courage in defence of human rights. With a multifaceted background spanning cultural, therapeutic, and social domains, she exemplifies conscious activism in pursuit of liberty and human dignity.
Professional and Educational Background:
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Began her career in theatre and television in East Azerbaijan Province, initiating her path in public engagement and cultural development.
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Graduated in Occupational Therapy from Copenhagen Professional College, with a focus on improving quality of life through scientific and humane approaches.
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Holds a specialised Executive Management Certificate from the Malmö Municipality, attesting to her leadership and public service capabilities.
Civic and Human Rights Engagements:
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Member of the Committee for the Defence of Dervish and Student Rights; advocate for civil and religious minority freedoms.
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Board Member of “Free Iran – Copenhagen Branch” (2010); active in organising civil opposition abroad.
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Member of the International Human Rights Defence Association; devoted to justice, equality, and universal human dignity.
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Host of the podcast "Gozar" (“Transition”); a clarifying voice guiding the peaceful shift from the Islamic Republic toward a democratic order.
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Active member of IFRLNS; engaged in legal and civic strategy development to ensure national stability during the transitional phase and to help reconstruct democratic governance based on the people's will.
With a visionary approach integrating justice, liberty, and sustainable development, Ms Hashtroodi stands as a vital and creative force within a movement dedicated to building a secular-democratic future for Iran. Her presence represents a bridge between grassroots experience, theoretical insight, and practical commitment to transformational goals.
Ali Mohammadi Labaf Board Member
Born: September 23, 1979 | Agricultural Engineer | Human Rights and Political Activist
Amir Ali Mohammadi Labaf, widely known as “Amir Labaf,” is a graduate of agricultural engineering. He formerly served as a senior employee in the industrial townships under Iran’s Ministry of Industry and Mines but was dismissed due to his civil resistance and protest activities.
A member of the Gonabadi Dervishes, Mr. Labaf is a former political and religious prisoner who, between 2005 and 2018, was repeatedly arrested, imprisoned, tortured, flogged, and exiled by the Islamic Republic regime. After the brutal Golestan-e Haftom crackdown, he was forced to flee Iran and seek political refuge abroad.
Since mid-2018, he has continued his political activism in exile, while also working as a human rights and refugee rights advocate. In 2022, he joined the National Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in Iran, based in Luxembourg, and served as its chairman for approximately two years.
Among his notable actions are numerous rallies in support of the Iranian people’s uprisings—especially following the killing of Mahsa Amini. Despite severe spinal injuries and being wheelchair-bound, he went on a hunger strike and protest sit-in demanding that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) be listed as a terrorist organization by the EU. This led to an official meeting with Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister and resulted in public support from the ministry for the people of Iran.
Amir Labaf remains an active figure in civil resistance, defending the rights of refugees, and promoting freedom, justice, and national sovereignty for Iran.
Bardia Mousavi Board Member
Born in 1978, Bardia Mousavi holds a degree in Industrial Management and a Master’s in Strategy from Tehran. He worked across four different industries in Iran and was a senior executive in the country’s private economic and commercial sector until his departure in 2019.
Since December 2017 — and more actively from November 2019 — he has been collaborating with Iranian freedom advocates by organising support groups for injured protesters and victims of state violence.
From 2021 to the end of 2023, he served on the Council for Transitional Management and held a position for one year on its Board of Directors. In 2022, together with several activists from Iran’s Kurdistan Province, he co-founded the UDL group, aimed at providing medical assistance to injured protesters and fighters in the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement.
According to testimonies submitted to the Truth-Finding Committee, this group provided medical aid to approximately 700 wounded individuals during nationwide protests.
Mr. Mousavi is also the author of nearly one hundred essays and analytical pieces—short and long—focused on Iran’s path toward a liberal democracy. His collective research has been published in June 2025 in the United States as a 415-page book titled: “Dark Zones and the Will for Light: A Call to Freedom.”
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