Surviving Evin prison: Iranian trans woman reveals systemic abuse - BBC World Service

Evin prison in Iran's capital, Tehran, is notoriously violent, and home to thousands of inmates, including many of the country's political prisoners. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM The prison also includes a special wing for LGBT+ people and through the testimony of a transgender inmate, Helma, who appeared in leaked CCTV footage, the BBC has been able to verify accounts of mistreatment. The Iranian government routinely denies allegations of human rights violations, saying conditions inside Evin prison meet all necessary standards, and prisoners are not mistreated. Warning: This video contains details that some viewers may find distressing. ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram 👉🏽   / bbcworldservice   Twitter 👉🏽   / bbcworldservice   Facebook 👉🏽   / bbcworldservice   BBC World Service website 👉🏽 https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #iran #turkey #tehran #lgbt