Elaheh Saeidi

Elaheh Saeidi (February 6, 2005 – October 10, 2022)

Elaheh Saeidi, born on February 6, 2005, in Saqqez, was one of those who lost their lives during the 2022 nationwide protests in Iran. She was the only child of her family.
On October 10, 2022, during the protests in Saqqez, Elaheh Saeidi was killed after being struck by gunfire. According to reports published by sources associated with the protesters, she sustained multiple gunshot wounds to her head, chest, neck, and abdomen, and died from her injuries.
Elaheh Saeidi was 17 years old at the time of her death. In accounts shared by protesters and supporters of the movement, she is remembered as one of the young women who became a symbol of the struggle for freedom during the 2022 protests. Her memory continues to be honored by many people and by families seeking truth and justice.