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Author: <span>Hamed Farmand</span>
Research on the Situation of Child-Mother in Prison

Kermanshah Women’s Prison: Punishing Women for Poverty, Punishing Children for Their Mothers

Hamed Farmand, founder and president of Children of Imprisoned Parents International and a member of the Global Prison Nursery Network Originally published in Farsi at Radio Zamaneh on January 13, 2025 This report examines the situation…

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Khorramabad Exile Prison: A Non-Standard Facility for Women and an Unhealthy Environment for Children

Originally published in Farsi at Radio Zamaneh on July 4, 2024 Hamed Farmand, President of Children of Imprisoned Parents International and a member of the Global Prison Nursery Network Young children, breastfeeding mothers, and pregnant women…

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Voice from the Global South & Insight from Canadian Advocates and Professionals

This public event is an awareness-raising initiative and community engagement project focused on exploring practical, community-based approaches to supporting children with incarcerated parents. The program integrates an interactive activity, short video presentations, and a facilitated discussion…

Research on the Situation of Child-Mother in Prison

Exclusive Report by COIPI on the Mothers’ Ward of Qarchak Prison and Evin Quarantine, Before and After the Israeli Attack

Violence Against Children Behind Prison Walls In this brief report, the Children of Imprisoned Parents International (COIPI) shares its latest findings on the conditions of children in the mothers’ ward of Qarchak Prison. The report also…

Research on the Situation of Child-Mother in Prison

Yasuj Juvenile Rehabilitation Center: Women Prisoners Endure Filth and Lack of Medical, and Educational Facilities

Originally published in Farsi at Radio Zamaneh on July 4, 2024 Hamed Farmand, President of Children of Imprisoned Parents International and a member of the Global Prison Nursery Network More than 100 inmates, ranging from adolescents…