for peacefully exercising her rights to freedom of expression", and called for her to be released and allowed to resume her profession. In 2009, the International Women's Media Foundation awarded Baniyaghoob its Courage In Journalism prize, stating that she had "fearlessly reported on government and social oppression, particularly as they affect women". The following year, she won the Freedom of Speech Award of Reporters Without Borders. In 2009, the International Women's Media Foundation awarded Baniyaghoob its Courage in Journalism prize, stating that she had "fearlessly reported on government and social oppression, particularly as they affect women". The following year, she won the Freedom of Speech Award of Reporters Without Borders. Legacy Baniyaghoob is known for her fearless reporting on the oppression of women and the government. She refuses to censor her work and as a result, she has been fired from some media outlets. She continues to travel through the Middle East to report on the lives of women and refugees. Her reporting continues to make her a target of the Iranian government. References External links Focus on Iranian Women website Living people 1970 births Amnesty International prisoners of conscience held by Iran Iranian democracy activists Iranian dissidents Iranian journalists Iranian prisoners and detainees Iranian women's rights activists