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Rare accounts of life for women inside notorious Iranian prison

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Rare accounts of life for women held in Iran 's notorious Evin prison .

Many were among tens of thousands of people arrested in connection with 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests.

Most of the women there have been sentenced because of their activism.

They live in four crowded cells with up to 20 people in each one and bunk beds stacked three -high.

Amnesty International : More than 800 people were executed in Iran last year - the highest number in eight years .

The women in Evin prison have carried out protests, pushing the boundaries and continuing to fight for their rights.

Getting medical care has been a constant battle for the women, including Narges Mohammadi , who has life-threatening heart and lung conditions.

The government denies allegations of human rights violations, saying all necessary standards are necessary.

Rezvaneh has struggled to produce breastmilk because of the stress.

She is expecting to be recalled to Evin prison soon with her baby daughter.

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72

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informal

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English

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40

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