I am deeply saddened by this news. Agnes was so young, taken from us far too early. She was not only an incredibly organized and dedicated person, as one might expect from a German, but she also had a heart of gold. We had the privilege of working together on one of the most successful human rights projects ever conducted between a university and an NGO, focusing on improving the situation in Iran.
 
Together, we organized more than 16 study tours and courses for lawyers, judges, and civil society activists from Iran to the UK and Malaysia. The project had a tremendous impact. While much work remains to be done, we made progress step by step, and Agnes was the driving force behind it all. She took charge of everything—funding, proposals, administration, logistics, and coordination with professors—and executed it flawlessly.
 
Her loss is immeasurable. When I was jailed for my human rights work, and the court demanded documentation to prove that the project was an academic endeavor rather than a malicious act, she came to my rescue. I had lost all my emails and documents due to the arrest, but Agnes quickly gathered the necessary information to prove my innocence. Although courts in certain places can be indifferent to evidence, the university's reputation played a critical role, and Agnes saved my life. I will forever be in her debt. we travelled a lot to many places in UK and Malaysia as part of this project, and I always admire her dedication and hard work and understanding. 
 
Her absence leaves a void in all of us. We will miss you dearly, Agnes. Rest in peace.
 
your fiend, 
Amir
Barmaki